I assume that if this app is used, a sighted person could still use a standard remote on the same cable box for which the iPhone is configured? Also, I would like the ability to utilize more than one cable box with the same iPhone for those of us who have more than one tv in our houses. I hope this helps.
Bob Fenton Sent from my iPhone On 2012-09-30, at 4:41 PM, Louis-Joseph Auguste <lou....@gmail.com> wrote: > I have not had a chance to demo the new Tivo app, so I can't speak on it. > > Our goal is to make a universal app that will work with any cable box, and is > being made specifically for the VI and blind market. > > We are working to make sure VoiceOver works with all components of the > application. Where as sometimes with other devices you simply get the > "button" response. > > > > On Sunday, 30 September 2012 23:08:37 UTC+1, CJ wrote: >> >> I don't know how accessible it is, but TiVo already has an iPhone app. I >> haven't used it much yet, but it seems to be accessible so far. How >> would this app compare to what TiVo already has? I've also seen apps for >> home theater systems from Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon and Onkyo. Again, I >> don't know how accessible these apps are. These apps all talk to network >> capable devices over the local network. I'm all for this effort. I just >> wonder how it compares to what's already available. >> >> On 30/09/12 16:34, Louis-Joseph Auguste wrote: >> > Hi Kevin >> > >> > We can get it to work with TiVo and SKy right now, working on BT cable >> > and Freeview. >> > Freeview will be the trickiest one in the UK which as I said is our >> > first market. >> > >> > Do you currently own or use an IR device to connect your iphone to other >> > components in your house? >> > Would you purchase one if the mobile app needed it? >> > >> > Lou >> > >> > >> > >> > On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM, Kevin Barry <krb...@gmail.com >> > <mailto:krb...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> > >> > If I understand you correctly, if you connect directly to the box in >> > question, it will only work with boxes that allow this. >> > This is likely a small number. >> > Besides, there are many other devices people might wish to control >> > from blu-ray players to surround sound receivers. >> > >> > >> > At 05:15 PM 9/30/2012, you wrote: >> > >> > So, you would be happier if it worked via an IRtrans hub and >> > controlled more devices. >> > >> > Our current design will not require additional IR support, >> > because we will be connecting directly to the cable boxes via >> > your home's wifi / router. >> > >> > Would having IR signal and requiring a dongle or trans hub be >> > more practical for you than a mobile app that talks to all cable >> > boxes via your home's wifi. >> > >> > >> > >> > On Sunday, 30 September 2012 21:42:25 UTC+1, Kevin wrote: >> > As most appliances operated by remote control use IR to >> > communicate; >> > you'd need some way for an IOS device to transmit IR. >> > I personally prefer a networked transmitter that does not attach >> > to >> > any IOS device. >> > >> > At 04:12 PM 9/30/2012, you wrote: >> > >Hello VIPhone Group >> > > >> > >We are building a new television remote for the VI and Blind in >> > >association with the Royal National Institute for the Blind in >> > London. >> > > >> > >This remote will be a mobile application for the iPhone and iPad >> > >platforms. We have just secured a partnership with TiVo and >> > are now >> > >moving ahead with the design. >> > > >> > >I'm interested in knowing what features would be the most >> > useful for >> > >the members of this group. >> > > >> > >Please tell me what would make the TV controller experience >> > better for you. >> > > >> > >I'll keep everyone updated on our progress. 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