Hello all Thanks for the suggestions. I definitely have some homework to do. Randy
On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 9:44 PM Lori Michaelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com> wrote: > Please consider yourselves all very fortunate that you have a house and > are able to enjoy all of these things. I lost all of that when I lost my > husband. Thankfully, I don't watch more than 30 to 45 minutes of TV so > since my live-in caregiver doesn't care for TV either I called Comcast to > try to lower my bill but they would only come down $30 if I got the basic > channels which consists of about 8 or 9 channels with some of them only in > Spanish. > > Happy trails... > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 8:10 PM Aaron Mann <aman...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> C4/5 here as well, I know it's not TV related to your question, Randy, >> but I just installed Alexa enabled controllers for my fans in the house. I >> only just stumbled on these: >> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GKGB6L5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 >> >> Just overhauled my house for automation, I went with Alexa due to ease of >> use and more products seem to be Alexa friendly vs Google: >> >> - Thermostat >> - Lights (at least one I can control in every room) >> - Fans >> - Echo Dot in each room >> - Firestick in each TV (smart or dumb TV, I can at least control >> programming) >> >> >> Aaron Mann >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 9:32 AM <wheel...@centurylink.net> wrote: >> >>> I have an Amazon Firetv and the fire tv app on my phone. I can control >>> lot of stuff, turn tv on/off, control amazon prime tv, netflix, other >>> apps. >>> I cannot control Directtv box. >>> My friend c/5 has Amazon Cube. It controls his Dish network channels >>> plus everything I can do with Amazon tv. >>> Derrick >>> i think Cube be best. read up on that product. >>> >>> >>> On 2/23/21 5:14 PM, Randy Anderson wrote: >>> > Hello >>> > >>> > I have a SCI 4/5, no movement from the neck down using a sip and puff >>> > power wheelchair. >>> > The picture on our TV went out yesterday morning so I'm looking for >>> > another one. >>> > >>> > I'm seeing that some TVs they come with an option of using your voice >>> > with Google or Alexa, and maybe others. >>> > I do have Alexa now, mostly lights, a phone call now and then, etc. >>> > Do any of you have a TV with these functions? >>> > How well does it work for you, do you prefer Alexa or Google? >>> > Is Alexa or Google more user-friendly for a hands-free operation? >>> > Are there other options I should be aware of? >>> > >>> > If anybody has a TV with the Alexa and Google function, which TV do >>> > you own? >>> > Do or don't you like it? >>> > >>> > Any suggestions would be appreciated. >>> > Thank you, Randy >>> > >>> > >>> >>> > > -- > “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind > and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” > ― Dean Koontz >
