Discussion topic: Sky + Controllers for elderly
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Message posted on 26 Dec 2025 06:39 AM
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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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Message posted on 26 Dec 2025 10:34 AM
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Re: Sky + Controllers for elderly
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.
Message posted on 26 Dec 2025 11:14 AM
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Re: Sky + Controllers for elderly
@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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