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MP3 player for the blind? (self.Blind)
submitted by Arkha47
My grandmother is in her 90's and her vision has severely deteriorated. I've been looking for an MP3 player for her that is simple to use, doesn't rely on menus and rather uses just a few buttons. I've considered the iPod Shuffle, but was wondering if there are any other options out there? I'd appreciate any and all suggestions!
fastfinge 5 points 6y ago
Have you thought about a Google Home, with a Google Music subscription, or an Amazon Echo, with a spotify subscription? That would get her all the music in the world, that she can request by voice. If you go with an Amazon Echo, it could also play audiobooks from audible.com, and read out books from Kindle. Both devices can stream radio stations from tunein. Amazon Echo can also make phone calls by voice to other Amazon Echos, and Google Home is said to be adding that functionality shortly. Both devices can also give local information like news and weather by voice.
Arkha47 [OP] 3 points 6y ago
Thank you for the suggestion! The problem with voice control is that she doesn't speak English, and her ability to hear is also fairly weak.
fastfinge 5 points 6y ago
Ah, OK. In that case, a shuffle might be your best bet. I was going to recommend a couple other devices, but they all give voice feedback in English. If she speaks French, Google Home will work in French (and I think German and Spanish now?).
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