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This message was authored by g1971 This message was authored by: g1971

Options for remote

Just a long shot. My dad who is 91 has just subscribed to Sky for the Sports but I'm having trouble getting him to work the remote.
 
There's just to many functions for him. I've setup the favourites which has helped a bit.
 
Am I right in saying Sky no longer has the reminder functionality where it changes channel a few minutes before the start?
 
Or
 
Is there anyway I can remotely change the channel for him.

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This message was authored by MightyQuinn This message was authored by: MightyQuinn Answer

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Hi @g1971   Your best bet is to look on a Dementia Support Forum where this is a frequent question. Something like a Broadlink Smart Home Hub in the black friday sales.

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@g1971 wrote:
Just a long shot. My dad who is 91 has just subscribed to Sky for the Sports but I'm having trouble getting him to work the remote.
 
There's just to many functions for him. I've setup the favourites which has helped a bit.
 
Am I right in saying Sky no longer has the reminder functionality where it changes channel a few minutes before the start?
 
Or
 
Is there anyway I can remotely change the channel for him.

hi @g1971 

 

Sorry but Reminders was never implemented on SKy Q & unfortunately there is no way that I know of to remotely switch channel 

 

edit BTW have you looked into how Voice control might be of any help (although doesn't help with rembering when to change) 

This message was authored by MightyQuinn This message was authored by: MightyQuinn Answer

Re: Options for remote

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

Hi @g1971   Your best bet is to look on a Dementia Support Forum where this is a frequent question. Something like a Broadlink Smart Home Hub in the black friday sales.

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This message was authored by g1971 This message was authored by: g1971

Re: Options for remote

Thanks for all the help. I tried voice control seemed to confuse him more.

 

I'll try the dementia website and the hub.

 

Might just have to make a weekly tv guide with channel numbers next to things

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