[Electronics-Talk] audio description and accessibility of Pluto, tubi, and more free tv and movie apps

[bookwormahb at earthlink.net]

Hello All,

 

I'm wondering about accessibility of the free streaming apps out there.

 

I have a bit of low vision but usually use a screen reader for electronic
operations.

 

We have discussed a little on here about major streaming services that you
pay for such as Disney, Max and Netflix.

But there are several others which give you access to older shows as far
back as the 1950s but also include discontinued network shows from more
recent times such as the 1990s which include Golden Girls, Saved by the
Bell, the Cosby show, and Leave it to Beaver.

 

 

If I used these apps or websites, I'd either view it on my Ipad, Windows pc,
or maybe regular tv on a Amazon Firestick. We do not have a smart tv in the
house.

 

 

What is the accessibility like for free tv apps that play classic tv shows
or in some cases, current shows?

Are there built in short cut keystrokes? Can you access the major menus with
a screen reader? How do you enable audio description? When you enable audio
description, is it like Netflix settings where the audio description stays
on until you turn it off?

 

Most of these have paid plans, but they do have free options as well.

Here are potential streaming services I might use. I'd definitely like to
know experiences about accessibility before trying some of them. I already
know Peacock has many issues. I saw the NFB resolution about this. I still
might try it to see how it is now. If its too frustrating, I can always
delete the app.

 

I've heard so far that Tubi is good for classic 1980s and 1990s shows and
has an audio description category.

 

The apps of interest are:

 

*	Pluto
*	Tubi
*	Freevee
*	Classix
*	Vudu
*	Peacock
*	Sling

 

I also know Youtube is a good source. I do not know the extent of full
episodes of shows. Most shows I've seen are exerpts.

Another issue with youtube is that there is no audio description; at least
not that I can find using the free website.

 

Thanks for any reviews. What do you like and dislike about the apps?
Interested in thoughts.

 

Thanks,

Ashley