Need a large button/illumintaed universal remote for my parents

muncybob
muncybob Posts: 3,065
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So we got them a new TV for Xmas but my mom's poor eyesight makes it tough to use the supplied remote. I've seen a few on the internet but looking for 1st hand experiences. The illumination would be great but a good working big button remote is what she really needs.

Anybody have any you can recommend based on actual experience?
Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,065
    dang, that thing is HUGE! Looks like they are glow in the dark, I think she would do better with backlit buttons though.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    I don't have a specific recommendation for a model, but I would recommend getting a remote that is shaped so it is easy to tell which end points towards the TV by feel. Rounded at the top end of the remote seems to work best for older users from what I have seen. I think simple, fewer buttons, and ergonomic is best.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    I got my Dad something very similar to this. He likes it.
    I don't remember where I actually got it, but in our case we didn't want him to get confused on a different remote.

    He just sits it on top of his remote and off he goes changing channels and what not.

    https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10206&item=3034976&gclid=CN2TxJKtscoCFcQlgQodavcPjw
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,005
    I'm just remembering Clint Eastwoods face in Gran Torino when his kid bought him a phone with big numbers for his birthday.

    You might want to think about that...lol
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,065
    oldrocker wrote: »
    I got my Dad something very similar to this. He likes it.
    I don't remember where I actually got it, but in our case we didn't want him to get confused on a different remote.

    He just sits it on top of his remote and off he goes changing channels and what not.

    I can see where that would work except adding another "device" in the chain will probably make matters worse for her.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,065
    Yea Tony, a few years ago and it would have been the same reaction, she has come to terms with the situation. To quote Clint, a man's gotta know his limitations...except this time it's a woman.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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