Hi again.
Apparently, the Samsung television models mentioned by Michael Can also be
operated through an iPhone. Sony also have introduced voice control facilities
but these arre designed with android phones in mind, as far as I can gather,
although I came across someone who reckons he can work around one of the models
with an iPhone.
I've taken the plunge and purchased the Samsung UE32M5500 model, having assured
myself in advance that it does feature voice interraction. (€399 from Harvey
Norman).
I'm afraid I won't be able to give a report about it for some time as I won't
be setting it up for a week or perhaps more. But I will let the list know my
findings in due course.
Paul
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of michael brown
Sent: 20 November 2017 20:00
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi Paul,
A friend of mine sent me some information on two Samsung models which he says
are fully accessible, a 49 inch and 32 inch tv. Hope this information helps
you.
Regards, Michael Brown
Samsung UE32M5500AKXXU
Samsung UE49KU6400
Once you have the tv connected up, and either on a stand, or mounted on the
wall, just switch it on, then press the mute button for a couple of seconds,
and the voice guide will come on. Everything talks, so you can then go and
enter your WIFI key, before exploring all the settings and features. You can
even connect a portable harddrive, or pen drive, and set timer recordings for a
particular show, or set series recordings, just like sighted folk do. One
thing, the recordings will only play back through a Samsung TV, they use their
own format, that will not work on anything else.
The entire manual is built in into the tv, so it is possible to read it anytime
you like, without having to wait for a set of working eyes.
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From: "Paul Dromey" <pdromey@xxxxxx>To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul Dromey
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSent: 18 November 2017 15:41
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vincent Stack
From: Gerard ShanahanSent: Friday, November 17, 2017 2:32 PM
On 17 Nov 2017, at 10:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Gerry and Tim. I had to smile when I read your response Tim.
My own experience whenever I raise the subject of accessibility in any
outlet, be it phone, electrical or otherwise; is surprise at a
question they have never heard before, followed by curiosity, and -
asuming that
they or I have the time to discuss the subject further - fascination.
Paul
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Culhane
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Assuming, of course, the people in these shops know how to use the
accessibility features!
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSent: 16 November 2017 17:22
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerard
Shanahan
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi The best way to test out all of these different products and their
accessibility is to going to any of the curries or other shops which
Stockton and get someone to show you how they work noting that also
any hard drives with you attached to these TVs will not have the
spoken capabilities which are built into the TV as it doesn’t extend
to do use items on this things have changed recently
Gerry
On 15 Nov 2017, at 14:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all.
I’m currently looking for a new television and have been googling
to check on the general state of accessibility for blind/vision
impaired people. Anyone out there like to share their knowledge or
experience.
I note that the RNIB supports a range of Panasonic products but I’m
not sure if they will work over here. Also, Philips claim that their
2017 models have particular accessibility features.
So far, given the current state of accessibility here in Ireland, I
can’t really see the point of investing in a smart television and I
don’t think that Apple Tv is available here. However, I’ve still got
a pretty open mind and am open to correction.
Thanks in advance
Paul
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