[Electronics-Talk] Fully Accessible 40-inch TVs

[Matthew Chao]

Yes, my older Samsungs are the same way.  They are FULLY ACCESSIBLE, and 
by that, I mean nearly all settings, including setting up wireless 
connections.  In contrast, my Sony DVD-BluRay player claims to be 
accessible, but you can't set up wireless or go into its built-in apps 
like Netflix and expect them to speak.


Bottom Line:  Watch out when you look at "avccessible" items such as TVs 
and DVD-BluRay players.  And yes, I still use one of those players, as I 
have lots of movies and documentaries I like to view once in a 
while.--Matthew Chao



On 11/17/2024 6:10 PM, Humberto Avila via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> I bought a 2021 Samsung UHD TV or something like that with 4k functionality, but it is fully accessible right out of the box. All I had to do is instantiate the Accessibility Voice Guide function by pressing and holding the Mute / Volume button for a couple of seconds. Then the Accessibility menu is fully spoken. Voice Guide is the first options.
> I believe all modern Samsung TVs are like this or similar, but then again, there are so many models and sizes and each may be different. I was just relaying my experience.
> So yes, I would try holding down the mute or volume button if that helps.
> Thanks!
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> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:53 PM
> To: Terry Borden via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Fully Accessible 40-inch TVs
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> There is no TV 40 inches or smaller I am aware of that is totally accessible right out of the box.  Many sets present a welcome screen when they are plugged in for the first time from which the default language must be selected.  On my Samsung 32 inch smart TV, there is no way to turn on speech before the default language has been chosen from the onscreen welcome menu.  And there is no keystroke combination on the remote that I could find that turns on speech, which for me is useless anyway, because almost all functions are controlled by the cable box and not by the TV itself.  To turn on speech requires navigating a series of onscreen menus, which would require sighted help initially.  And many new TV's have so many jacks and connectors on the rear panel that it would be next to impossible for a blind consumer to identify them without sighted help.
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> Gerald
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> On 11/17/2024 5:32 PM, Terry Borden via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>       Hi Matthew ,
>> I have 2 of the Toshiba Amazon smart tv's, 1 55 inch and the other is
>> a 32 inch.
>> Very easy to use with voice.
>> Good luck.
>> Terry Borden
>>
>> Audio Chat For the Blind.
>> http://www.vipconduit.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk"<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
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>> Cc: "Matthew Chao"<mattchao at verizon.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2024 4:36 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Fully Accessible 40-inch TVs
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>> Hi, Folks. I'm looking to buy a 40-inch TV that's accessible, meaning
>> that it has text-to-speech so I can configure the TV with speech. I
>> currently have two Samsung TVs that speak once accessibility is
>> enabled. Can anyone here recommend TVs that willl meet the above
>> requirements? My TVs are seven years old, and I'm concerned about
>> upcoming new TV standards. Thoughts?
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have.--Matthew Chao
>>
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