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I live in the UK and would like to buy a tv. (self.Blind)
submitted by bradley22
Hi, I'm completely blind and would like to buy a tv, I was thinking of going with Sony but am unsure if that' the best for a blind person.
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I'd like to have the guide read out to me, the channels too, and know if a show is audio described or not.
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Speeding up and slowing down the speech would be nice too.
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I'd like to have the guide read out to me, the channels too, and know if a show is audio described or not.
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Speeding up and slowing down the speech would be nice too.
Arinvar 6 points 1y ago
Can't speak to all the features but I do know that Samsung TV's have a voice over feature for assisting in using their menu's. I don't think there were any options to control speed, etc. though unfortunately.
bradley22 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Yeah; I'm thinking of going with a Sampsung tv.
rollwithhoney 5 points 1y ago
Agreeing with Arinvar, Samsung is the one I know of (I've seen them show off the TV at an accessibility conferene). You may have other options besides Samsung but Samsung is certainly one of the major players
bradley22 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking of going with.h
vwlsmssng 3 points 1y ago
You have likely already seen the RNIB article on this but just in case:
https://www.rnib.org.uk/sight-loss-advice/technology-and-useful-products/technology-resource-hub-latest-facts-tips-and-guides/accessible-televisions
https://www.rnib.org.uk/sight-loss-advice/technology-and-useful-products/technology-resource-hub-latest-facts-tips-and-guides/accessible-televisions
bradley22 [OP] 5 points 1y ago
I have but thanks.
rwbeardjr 2 points 1y ago
Hi.
So we have a Samsung TV, and I like it. The screen reader is very good. LG also has a screen reader, and from what I hear it's pretty good. Haven't actually used it so can't say for sure.
So we have a Samsung TV, and I like it. The screen reader is very good. LG also has a screen reader, and from what I hear it's pretty good. Haven't actually used it so can't say for sure.
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
hey, I'm not sure if you're from the UK but do you know if I got a bt box, or another box like that if the screen reader would read out the channels? Or is it just freeview channels?
rwbeardjr 1 points 1y ago
Hi.
I'm in the states so I unfortunately don't know of those.
If it did, that would be part of the box and not the TV.
I'm in the states so I unfortunately don't know of those.
If it did, that would be part of the box and not the TV.
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Ah ok.
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks. I'll look into getting a sampsung tv.
-eumaeus- 1 points 1y ago
This page from Samsung may help
https://news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-tv-receives-accreditation-from-royal-national-institute-of-blind-people-rnib-in-the-uk
https://news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-tv-receives-accreditation-from-royal-national-institute-of-blind-people-rnib-in-the-uk
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks :)
wisniayy 1 points 1y ago
The Personal Voice Assistant of SKYWORTH $1 can bring you convenience. It provides the latest far-field voice interaction solution with high sensibility, responsiveness, and voice recognition ability.
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I checked out the video, the AI sounds fascinating but then you find out that they’re using Alexa. Have you tried the tv?
wisniayy 1 points 1y ago
I haven't tried it, but my friend said it's not bad
bradley22 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Ok.
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