[Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions

Sun Nov 19 04:06:03 UTC 2017

Hi,
Is set up easy and what sort of connections does it sport?

Thanks for replying. It's nice to have a forum from which many can learn 
from the experiences of others. I'm grateful indeed.
Robin

-----Original Message----- 
From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:34 PM
To: mattchao at verizon.net ; Discussion of accessible home electronics and 
appliances
Cc: Andy Baracco
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions

I have the Bose Solo 5 and like it. I have had it for about a year. It has
its own remote, which is a universal remote. Supposedly you can run all of
your gear off this remote, but haven't figured out how to do that, so i use
the Bose remote for the sound, and the cable remote to control the TV.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Matthew Chao" <mattchao at verizon.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions

> Hi, Robin.  Glad I could be of help.
>
> As for your questions regarding soundbars, I don't like them in general 
> because there aren't separate speakers for proper stereo effect.  I'm 
> still using the Bose CineMate built in 2005.  It has RCA jacks for the 
> interface, not even a digital uptical cable.  Had to get an adapter to 
> make it work.  Sorry I can't help you with Soundbarrs.  Oh, almost forgot, 
> I do have a soundbar hooked up to another TV in my house.  Made by Bose. 
> While it requires its own separate remote, it's very simple: Power, Volume 
> Up, Volume Down, and Mute, all in descending order from the top of a 
> rectangular remote.  If you like soundbars, this one might work.  Like 
> good things though, probably discontinued.  Will pass along the model 
> number, though.
>
> Hope the above helps.--Matt.
>
>
>
> On 11/18/2017 10:00 PM, Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> Hi Everyone but especially Matthew whose message I'm replying to here.  I 
>> just wanted to publically say thank you for your help. Your instructions 
>> about enabling the voice assist features worked like a charm though the 
>> remote buttons were slightly different on this one.  Once I found mute I 
>> was off and running.
>> Now I was just curious and hope you don't mind my asking if you or any 
>> others have found sound bars that are easily set up or usable by blind 
>> people? I ask because the one I tried for fun has thus far turned out not 
>> to be such a winner in the accessibility department sadly. So I'll be 
>> anxious to hear what other units people have chosen and been happy with 
>> using.
>> Thanks again in advance.
>> Robin
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:39 PM
>> To: Merv Keck via Electronics-Talk
>> Cc: Matthew Chao
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>>
>> Hi, Merv. Yes, the Samsung TVs do talk. You hold down the Mute key
>> (bottom-most key on remote, and rectangular in shape) until it talks. I
>> have the 40-inch, 4k TV (Model No. UN40MU6300F); (Model Code:
>> UN40MU6300FXZA).
>>
>> Was able to sync it up with Verizon FIOS cablebox and my sound system.
>> You can also change channels by holding down the Talk button and saying,
>> for example, "channel 631". Or, you can go into Settings by holding
>> down the Talk button and saying, "Settings". Hope the above
>> helps.--Matthew Chao
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10/26/2017 2:38 PM, Merv Keck via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I am looking at several 2017 models of Samsung televisions. I am not 
>>> clear
>>> on exactly what you need to do in order to make the television speak 
>>> once
>>> you turn it on. And I have not ascertained exactly which 2017 models 
>>> speak
>>> for sure. I know this has been discussed several times in the past and I
>>> have contributed at least once. But that has been a while ago. The 
>>> Samsung
>>> model I have now is 2013 or 2014 which was like one year before they 
>>> started
>>> making the talking menus. So I'm not sure how to trigger the speech on 
>>> the
>>> newer models. Any information would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Merv
>>>
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