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Accessible smart TV (self.Blind)
submitted by blind_cowboy
I actually asked about this a year or so ago. At the time I continued to use a Firestick. We are getting divorced, and it looks like it’s time to revisit the subject. She is taking the plasma TV that’s currently in the living room to save money.
I obviously need to find a new TV, and I may as well go with a smart TV. My first two thoughts are Samsung and LG. Who has experience with the screen readers on either or both? If both, which is better, and why is it better? If only one, which one? What did you like or dislike about it? Is audio ducking an option on either or both? Is the speaking rate adjustable. Do third party apps seem to be accessible?
If someone has experience with something else, please answer the same questions about it?
I obviously need to find a new TV, and I may as well go with a smart TV. My first two thoughts are Samsung and LG. Who has experience with the screen readers on either or both? If both, which is better, and why is it better? If only one, which one? What did you like or dislike about it? Is audio ducking an option on either or both? Is the speaking rate adjustable. Do third party apps seem to be accessible?
If someone has experience with something else, please answer the same questions about it?
DHamlinMusic 3 points 1y ago
I have a Sony Bravia that works great, it runs in Android OS and has both the talkback screen reader and a second TV specific screen reader, you can run both simultaneously in some cases and they'll cover for a lot of each other's shortcomings. Plus if you are familiar with using an Android device already it's extraordinarily similar, and you can have your phone or other device work as a supplemental remote to some extent, or work as a keyboard if you don't want to use voice searching on the TV itself.
Drop9Reddit 2 points 1y ago
Sony uses Android TV and works well. Also you get Airplay and Chromecast support built in
mehgcap 2 points 1y ago
I have no personal experience, but I've heard demos of the Fire TV. It seems quite accessible once set up. There's also the option of a box, such as Roku or Apple TV. This wouldn't get you access to the TV itself, such as for changing inputs, but you'd have streaming apps and all the rest of the smart TV experience.
afraidofdust 2 points 1y ago
Partner and I just had to buy a TV that was accessible. Our shopping experience and her own stuff she knew-- Samsung TVs are overpriced for what you get and LG customer service is garbage. We got a TCL and it's been great. The screen reader sounds a bit robotic but it's functional. Very thorough. The other option we considered is a Vizio.
ShallowFatFryer 1 points 1y ago
Girlfriend got a Sony Bravia last September and she really loves it. We only have the Sony screen reader running.
We also have a Firestick plugged in and the screen reader for that is also great but we actually mostly stick with the TV's versions of the apps.
We also have a Firestick plugged in and the screen reader for that is also great but we actually mostly stick with the TV's versions of the apps.
spider_lord 1 points 1y ago
Anything that runs Android/Google TV or Roku will be accessible.
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