Easy use universal remote

Paul89 · 25-06-2010, 18:50

Can anyone recommend a really easy to use universal remote that an elderly person could use? I got my mother the simple One-for-all basic model but it's tiny and (stupidly, in my opinion) the biggest button on it is the 'magic' button which is only used to set it up. Really she only needs channel up/down, volume up/down and on/off.

Any ideas before I have to go inside a remote and disable half the buttons to stop her inadvertently switching to AV in or changing from analogue to Freeview?

prking · 25-06-2010, 19:02

Is the problem that she is pressing the wrong button because of dexterity issues?
If so there are remotes specifically designed for this situation. Or you can buy extremely basic remotes with just the controls you suggest (plus Mute usually).

webbie · 25-06-2010, 19:21

Have alook here: http://www.oneforall.com/en_UK/overv...versal-remotes
There might be one you like.

Tassium · 25-06-2010, 20:38

Philips SRP1001 looks quite good:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SRP1...uct/B0039TEGQS

Still has A/V on it though.

Paul89 · 01-07-2010, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by prking

Is the problem that she is pressing the wrong button because of dexterity issues?
If so there are remotes specifically designed for this situation. Or you can buy extremely basic remotes with just the controls you suggest (plus Mute usually).

Yes - Ofcom have a responsibility for ensuring continued access despite increased complication but - as ever - they're not quite doing their job.

I can't find remotes specifically designed for this. I expected to find them on sites aimed at helping older or disabled people but no joy.

I'm interested in the assertion that one can buy extremely basic remotes because that was my belief until I tried to do so.

Weirdly, I have just found a remote which almost fits the bill in Asda for £2.60!

Paul89 · 01-07-2010, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tassium

Philips SRP1001 looks quite good:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SRP1...uct/B0039TEGQS

Still has A/V on it though.

Many thanks for this suggestion.

webbie · 01-07-2010, 21:39

How about the Tek Pal at amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

Paul89 · 02-07-2010, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbie

How about the Tek Pal at amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

Thanks, Webbie - this looks like the answer but Amazon were out of stock and I couldn't find anywhere else in the UK that stocks it. I've ordered it from the US and I'll report back when it arrives.

25-06-2010, 18:50	#1
Paul89 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 223	Easy use universal remote Can anyone recommend a really easy to use universal remote that an elderly person could use? I got my mother the simple One-for-all basic model but it's tiny and (stupidly, in my opinion) the biggest button on it is the 'magic' button which is only used to set it up. Really she only needs channel up/down, volume up/down and on/off. Any ideas before I have to go inside a remote and disable half the buttons to stop her inadvertently switching to AV in or changing from analogue to Freeview?

25-06-2010, 19:02	#2
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Is the problem that she is pressing the wrong button because of dexterity issues? If so there are remotes specifically designed for this situation. Or you can buy extremely basic remotes with just the controls you suggest (plus Mute usually).

25-06-2010, 19:21	#3
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	Have alook here: http://www.oneforall.com/en_UK/overv...versal-remotes There might be one you like.

25-06-2010, 20:38	#4
Tassium Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: It's Grim Posts: 24,412	Philips SRP1001 looks quite good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SRP1...uct/B0039TEGQS Still has A/V on it though.

01-07-2010, 17:30	#5
Paul89 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 223	Quote: Originally Posted by prking Is the problem that she is pressing the wrong button because of dexterity issues? If so there are remotes specifically designed for this situation. Or you can buy extremely basic remotes with just the controls you suggest (plus Mute usually). Yes - Ofcom have a responsibility for ensuring continued access despite increased complication but - as ever - they're not quite doing their job. I can't find remotes specifically designed for this. I expected to find them on sites aimed at helping older or disabled people but no joy. I'm interested in the assertion that one can buy extremely basic remotes because that was my belief until I tried to do so. Weirdly, I have just found a remote which almost fits the bill in Asda for £2.60!

01-07-2010, 17:32	#6
Paul89 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 223	Quote: Originally Posted by Tassium Philips SRP1001 looks quite good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SRP1...uct/B0039TEGQS Still has A/V on it though. Many thanks for this suggestion.

01-07-2010, 21:39	#7
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	How about the Tek Pal at amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

02-07-2010, 10:41	#8
Paul89 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 223	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie How about the Tek Pal at amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294 Thanks, Webbie - this looks like the answer but Amazon were out of stock and I couldn't find anywhere else in the UK that stocks it. I've ordered it from the US and I'll report back when it arrives.

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