[Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box Remote

Christopher Gilland clgilland07 at gmail.com
Wed Nov 14 21:28:32 UTC 2018 

We were legacy Time Warner customers, so the short version of my answer 
would be, no. Absolutely not. I mean, absolutely not, it wouldn't work. 
The boxes are two totally 100% different models altogether, and the old 
legacy Time Warner boxes had no speech in them, no accessibility 
whatsoever, and frankly, in my opinion were a major pain somewhere else.


Chris.



On 11/14/2018 04:23 PM, Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>
> Do you know whether the remote from your previous Spectrum/Time Warner 
> cable box works with your new Spectrum 110 box? The reason I'm asking 
> is because if I decided to have a Spectrum 110 box installed, assuming 
> it's available in my area, I would prefer to use my current remote, if 
> possible. It has separate buttons for TV and cable box power and no 
> dedicated button for selecting the TV input source.
>
> Gerald
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Gilland via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 3:38 PM
> To: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
> Cc: Christopher Gilland
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box Remote
>
> Actually, no. As far as I'm aware. I could be wrong, but I was pretty
> sure the top left was the box only, no TV. If you  want the TV as well,
> that's where you need all power which is on the top right. Note this
> only works if the remote is programmed to the TV. Again, I could be
> wrong, but that's at least how I understood it, and how it's working
> over here.
>
>
> Chris.
>
>
>
> On 11/14/2018 03:06 PM, Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> The top left button is for the TV. If you press it, the TV will go 
>> off and on, but the box will stay on.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Gilland via 
>> Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Christopher Gilland" <clgilland07 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:11 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box Remote
>>
>>
>>> Gerald,
>>>
>>>
>>> Firstly, the power buttons both are on the top left and right of the 
>>> rmoete. I discussed this quite thoroughly, or so I thought, in my 
>>> message. The top left of the remote is the power just simply for the 
>>> box, and nothing more. The top right is the all power which you are 
>>> stating you don't like.
>>>
>>>
>>> I still really think you should have a tech show you the rmoete. NO 
>>> one says you have to agree to take it. But at least then you could 
>>> get your hands on it, and feel the thing, then make an educated 
>>> decision..
>>>
>>>
>>> That's just my personal take on it.
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/13/2018 05:39 PM, Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for this comprehensive description of the Spectrum 110 
>>>> remote. Does it have a separate power button to turn the TV on /off 
>>>> without also turning the box on/off? I don't like turning both 
>>>> devices on and off at the same time because in my experience, if 
>>>> you don't aim the remote exactly right, you could turn off the box 
>>>> without turning off the TV or vice versa. Having a button to turn 
>>>> off the box separately but not one for turning off the TV is 
>>>> asinine because when you turn off the box, you do not really turn 
>>>> it off because it is still using power just as if it was on, so you 
>>>> might as well keep it on all the time, which is what I do now. The 
>>>> only way to really turn off the box is to unplug it. And I don't 
>>>> like the location of the input source button between the two power 
>>>> buttons, because if you have fumble fingers like me, you could 
>>>> accidently hit this button by mistake instead of the right power 
>>>> button to turn off the box and TV, and then the next time you try 
>>>> to turn them on, you won't hear anything because you inadvertently 
>>>> changed the input from cable box to something else, and you would 
>>>> then need sighted help to restore things to normal. Very bad 
>>>> design. For me, the poor location of the input source button and 
>>>> the absence of a separate TV power button are deal breakers, and so 
>>>> I'll just stick with my non-accessible box for now. At least I can 
>>>> control the box and TV separately, and can't accidently screw up 
>>>> the input source.
>>>> Gerald
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Gilland via 
>>>> Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 4:54 PM
>>>> To: Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Cc: Christopher Gilland
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box Remote
>>>>
>>>> Gerald,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I did a little research, and determined that I own both the Spectrum
>>>> 110, as well as the Spectrum 210 boxes. The only difference between 
>>>> the
>>>> two is that the 110 doesn't offer DVR, whereas the 210 does. Both
>>>> remotes are totally the same, and so are the actual boxes. That 
>>>> said, on
>>>> to your question about the remote.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I guess, honestly, this is a bit of a subjective question.
>>>> Realistically, the buttons don't entirely all seem to have different
>>>> shapes to them, however, they are incredibly tactile in my opinion, 
>>>> and
>>>> are super super easy to locate/identify. Your menu button is very very
>>>> big and is directly below your arrow keys which are arranged in a
>>>> circular pattern almost like a D-Pad. It kind a reminds me a bit of 
>>>> the
>>>> shape of a diamond. It's very obvious.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If it will help, I'll describe below the entire remote.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On your remote, at the very top left and top right are two buttons. 
>>>> Yes,
>>>> there is a smaller round button between the two upper left and right
>>>> buttons, but I'm not covering that smaller button quite yet for a very
>>>> very good reason that you'll understand shortly.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The top left button is power. This only will power on/off the cable 
>>>> box,
>>>> but nothing else.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The top right button is all power. Once configured to have the 
>>>> remote be
>>>> programmed/pared to your TV, which by the way, a technition very very
>>>> easily could do for you, this button will then power off 
>>>> everything. So
>>>> you press it, your box, and your TV both would turn off and on 
>>>> together.
>>>> This is the button, once all is proprerly programmed that I would
>>>> recommend using for your power.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The reason I did not cover that smaller button is because in between
>>>> these two buttons, straight virtically aligned down the remote are
>>>> starting with that smaller button, 4 buttons. So in other words, if 
>>>> you
>>>> find that small button in between the power and all power, then slide
>>>> your finger straight down, there are 3 more buttons right below. So
>>>> those 4 buttons including the smaller one kind of make a vertical 
>>>> stack,
>>>> if you wanna think of it that way.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I wanted to approach it that way, as this is how my mother tought the
>>>> remote to me, and I found doing it this way made things very very
>>>> logical. So, the top most button, that's the smaller one between the
>>>> power and all power is the input source button.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Basically, what happens is, when the remote is pared correctly to your
>>>> TV, you can press this button multiple times to cycle through the
>>>> different input sources like HDMI1, HDMI2, TV/Coaxial, etc on your
>>>> television which the box is connected to. Note that Guide Narration
>>>> won't read this menu so, it may be a slight bit tricky unless you 
>>>> have a
>>>> Samsung smart TV, or something as well with built in speech. If you 
>>>> do,
>>>> then you're in business. Normally, you'd probably not often need to 
>>>> mess
>>>> with this button if you were planning to just watch TV. This would 
>>>> only
>>>> come into play if you have things also connected like an Apple TV, a
>>>> Roku, a DVD/Blueray player, etc. Even then, there are totally 
>>>> accessible
>>>> ways of getting around this without the use of the input button. If
>>>> anyone wants to know more about that, just ask.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> In this little virtical button strip I'm mentioning, just below the
>>>> input button is the search button. This will bring up a keyboard where
>>>> you can arrow up and down as well as left and right to find the letter
>>>> you need to insert, then hit select/OK, to insert the character. This
>>>> lets you search anything basically in the guide. So, TV shows, movies,
>>>> acter/actrices, channel names, pretty much anything. Thing of it 
>>>> like a
>>>> spotlight search for your cable box. Just a little teaser. I can't go
>>>> into much, being I'm on the Spectrum accessibility private beta 
>>>> testing
>>>> team, but I'll at least as a teaser tell you this, being it's publicly
>>>> been announced, so I don't think I'm breaking any NDA to say this.
>>>> Realize though, no reps would have yet been trained on this, so I 
>>>> can't
>>>> guarantee that all reps you speak to are gonna know about it. There is
>>>> however a voice command controled remote in the works. I haven't 
>>>> seen it
>>>> personally, but from what I understand, you'll hit a button, then 
>>>> speak
>>>> your search, or whatever command you want, such as A&E, and it would
>>>> tune there. Or you could say, cancel DVR series: Friends. Whatever. 
>>>> For
>>>> now though, you gotta type, or navigate the guide. Both of which are
>>>> extremely easy to do.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If anyone wants, I'd be happy to make an audio demo of the search 
>>>> feature.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Just below the search button is the DVR button. This will be on both
>>>> remotes, the non-DVR, and the DVR boxes. On the 110's that don't have
>>>> DVR ability, I'm not entirely sure what would happen if pushed. I can
>>>> find out if anyone's curious, but I've honestly not tried. My guess 
>>>> is,
>>>> you'd get an error on the screen. You'd not fowel anything up 
>>>> though. It
>>>> just wouldn't do anything. If however you do! have DVR, then this will
>>>> take you into the DVR screen whereby you can browse your 
>>>> recordings, etc.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Finally the last button in this group right before sliding down again
>>>> and hitting the arrow keys, is the play/pause key.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Now, you have something a bit interesting. Easy, don't worry, but a
>>>> little interesting. The arrow keys are arranged in what will feel 
>>>> like a
>>>> big huge diamond. The top point of the diamond is your up arrow, the
>>>> bottom is down, the left point is obviously your left arrow, and the
>>>> right side is the right arrow. I know textually describing this sounds
>>>> super super super confusing. I assure you though it isn't so! It 
>>>> really
>>>> isn't! I promise. When you actually feel it, it's not. Trust me!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Border surrounding these arrow keys are 4 round buttons. So, if you 
>>>> can
>>>> imagine this diamond sitting inside of a square made up of 4 buttons,
>>>> that is what you have. The upper left most button is guide. Upper 
>>>> right
>>>> is Info. This will give you details about a show or series, what 
>>>> channel
>>>> you're watching currently, etc. The bottom left of these 4 buttons is
>>>> the back key, and the bottom right is exit.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If you locate the down arrow key, then slide your finger straight down
>>>> from there, you'll land on a bit round button. This is the menu key,
>>>> which by the way, yes. If you have guide Narration turned on, this is
>>>> totally 100% accessible.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On that same row with the menu key, just to the left of it is a big
>>>> rectangular key. This button used to be called the A key, and I think
>>>> even the spectrum guide software still will refer to it as such. I
>>>> really really wish they'd change that, as it's been known to really
>>>> confuse people. Now, they are calling that button the options key. 
>>>> Think
>>>> of this key basically as bringing up your context menu on the 
>>>> computer.
>>>> It's kind a like hitting your applications key, or right clicking 
>>>> on an
>>>> item.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So, when you're in live TV, if you hit the options button it brings up
>>>> your accessibility menu. This is where you can turn on descriptive
>>>> video, as well as a few other things. I'll get to that in a second.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On the other side, the right side of that menu button that we 
>>>> discussed
>>>> right below the down arrow is the record button.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Again, I don't know what would happen on the 110 boxes without DVR if
>>>> you hit it. Probably an error message, but not totally sure. Again, I
>>>> can find out if anyone's curious.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Below this starts your numeric keypad. The number 5 is concaved, 
>>>> and is
>>>> extremely extremely tactile, and very very unique from all other 
>>>> buttons.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> In the extreme bottom center, is 0. There is no star or number sign 
>>>> keys
>>>> to the left or right of 0. It's all off in the dead smack bottom 
>>>> center
>>>> all by itself.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That's the entire remote.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Is it easy to use? Again, I think that depends on your preception. I
>>>> don't do the best with really small or crowded buttons, but for me, 
>>>> this
>>>> was extremely extremely easy to learn.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If nothing else, just have a tech come out with the remote and box, 
>>>> and
>>>> let you feel it. They don't have to activate the box until you feel 
>>>> like
>>>> it is something you can do.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Also, realize that they do offer large button remotes, if that would
>>>> help, that do have different shaped buttons. I just don't know what 
>>>> all
>>>> functionality like getting to the guide, etc, they'd give you, if 
>>>> anything.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Chris.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 11/13/2018 01:25 PM, Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> The buttons on the Spectrum 110 Box Remote are marked in very much
>>>>> the same way so they're very distinguishable from one-another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Peter Donahue
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Electronics-Talk 
>>>>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:42 AM
>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>>>> Cc: Gerald Levy
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Does the remote control that comes with the Spectrum 110 have 
>>>>> buttons that
>>>>> are easy to identify by size and shape? ? Or are the buttons of 
>>>>> similar
>>>>> shapes and sizes so that they are difficult to distinguish by 
>>>>> touch? My
>>>>> current Spectrum remote has buttons of different sizes and shapes 
>>>>> and they
>>>>> are arranged in a logical layout. The numeric keys are shaped like 
>>>>> the
>>>>> numerals themselves, making this a great remote for a blind 
>>>>> consumer. But
>>>>> if the buttons on the Spectrum 110 remote are not well 
>>>>> differentiated and
>>>>> thus difficult to identify by touch, then there would be little 
>>>>> point in
>>>>> upgrading to this box.
>>>>>
>>>>> Gerald
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 6:47 PM
>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>>>> Cc: Andy Baracco
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box
>>>>>
>>>>> Sherri,
>>>>>
>>>>> Just call the Spectrum accessibility line and they'll step you 
>>>>> through the
>>>>> process. Within an hour of my call, I was up and running with 2 
>>>>> boxes. You
>>>>> may not have that kind of luck as far as speed is concerned, but 
>>>>> you will
>>>>> get the box. I am surprised that the existance of the box was not
>>>>> publicized more. I only found out about it when I read Peter's 
>>>>> post. One
>>>>> thing to keep in mind is if you already have the Roku that Sectrum 
>>>>> provides,
>>>>> you will have to give it up if you want the new box.
>>>>> Enjoy!
>>>>> Andy
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Sherri Brun via Electronics-Talk" 
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 3:24 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I didn't even know about the existence of this box. I certainly 
>>>>>> appreciate
>>>>>> learning about it and will be in touch with Spectrum.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sherri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Electronics-Talk 
>>>>>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2018 5:51 PM
>>>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Andy and everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Although we had other problems with the Spectrum 110 Box the HDMI
>>>>>> Port issue hasn't been one of them. Perhaps your cable company 
>>>>>> and the TV
>>>>>> manufacturer's tech support could help you solve this problem. 
>>>>>> Otherwise
>>>>>> it's a great access solution and will hopefully be improved in 
>>>>>> the future.
>>>>>> All the best.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Peter Donahue
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Electronics-Talk 
>>>>>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2018 2:10 PM
>>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>>>>> Cc: Andy Baracco
>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Spectrum 110 Cable Box
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I recently received the Spectrum 110 talking cable box. It works 
>>>>>> fine, but
>>>>>> every time i turn the system on the box is set to the wrong 
>>>>>> input, and I
>>>>>> have to reset it to HDMI 1. Is anyone here using this box and
>>>>>> experiencing
>>>>>> this issue, and if you have, how did you resolve it?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Andy
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