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Message posted on ‎06 Apr 2021 02:45 PM

Change channels remotely for cognitively impaired parent

My 90 year old Dad has Sky Q and loves his sport.  Whilst I call him just before games to remind him he struggles to find the channel.  He also struggles with the voice control.  It may be a ridiculous question but is there any way I can change the channels remotely for him (I live 200 miles away) via the app or iPhone etc.?   Thanks 

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Message posted on ‎07 Apr 2021 04:52 PM

Re: Change channels remotely for cognitively impaired parent

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Hi there @Dyf65 

It's not a stupid question at all, but I'm afraid that's not possible. You can remotely set a programme to record if that would help, but not change the channel.

I'll take note of the idea though.

Thanks, Dave

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Message posted on ‎07 Apr 2021 05:00 PM - last edited: ‎07 Apr 2021 05:50 PM

Re: Change channels remotely for cognitively impaired parent

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@Dyf65 Could a Slingbox (https://www.slingbox.com/) work?

 

This allows access to a Set Top Box over the Internet, so if your dad has broadband, you'd be able to fully control the Sky box remotely

 

I have no experience with these but just know of there existence

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