Has anyone successfully replaced a cable remote with one that is more user friendly for an elderly family member? Widowed mom is consistently having issues with her Optimum cable remote. Would love to replace it with a universal type that is simple, but having difficulty finding one compatible with her Optimum cable box. TIA.
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I'm surprised no one has made a remote like this yet - sounds like a business opportunity for someone. Huge buttons, volume and channel changing only.
I'm surprised no one has made a remote like this yet - sounds like a business opportunity for someone. Huge buttons, volume and channel changing only.
There are a bunch of such products on Amazon. I can’t speak to any of them though.
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The trick was her remembering that he had to keep the button depressed while she was speaking
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My MIL has dementia....and just can't work a remote at all. Phone calls saying the TV is not working (because she hits the source button) are frustrating as hell
it gets worse they confuse the remote with the phone.
This is true. Frustrating.
I've seen programmable remotes but the ones I've seen all have a lot of buttons. There must be ones with just a handful of buttons. Otherwise, the tape idea seems like a great idea.
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We like our Comcast voice remote. But still...old folks and tv remotes do not mix well. I kinda was serious about cutting out buttons that are issues like the source button.
Anyway, I have a Samsung TV and Samsung Optimum box and the TV remote operates the Optimum box via HDMI (i.e. change channels). It's a long shot but you might be able to get a TV remote that does all you need.
Anyway, I have a Samsung TV and Samsung Optimum box and the TV remote operates the Optimum box via HDMI (i.e. change channels). It's a long shot but you might be able to get a TV remote that does all you need.