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Discussion topic: Sky + Controllers for elderly

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This message was authored by: FrankT

Sky + Controllers for elderly

My wife has difficulty discerning which button to use on our Sky + controller - the print on each button is less than legible for her (and occsionally myself) is there a controller specifically for the elderly (we are 79 and 77 respectively).

 

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This message was authored by: Chloe-W22

Re: Sky + Controllers for elderly

Posted by a Sky employee

Good morning @FrankT,

 

Having a look at the online help articles, here

 

The Accessibility and Easy Grip remotes work just like our standard remotes, but they’re specifically designed to be easier to use if you’ve got limited vision or dexterity.

They have:

  • Raised contour buttons with additional tactile points
  • Larger and bolder button graphics
  • High visibility buttons
  • Shortcut buttons to quickly turn on subtitles and audio description
  • A textured, easy grip design

To discuss you'll need to register and get into contact with our Accessibility team. You can do this at the bottom of the page I linked above.

Chloe-W22

Sky Community Manager

 

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This message was authored by: Mark39

Re: Sky + Controllers for elderly

Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more

@FrankT your wife might find the simplified Flipper remote helpful: https://www.alzproducts.co.uk/flipper-big-button-remote-control

 

Try Ebay if,the price for a new one is a bit high.

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