So my LO has a Samsung smart TV. There is Wi-Fi in the home and the Samsung TV can be connected. Right now, she is viewing on straight cable. I need to be able to, from a different location, turned her TV off and on; adjust volume, and surf channels.
Logitech had what looked to be promising technology, but they’ve apparently discontinued it.
Any suggestions? I sure do miss radio shack.
Or, search on YouTube for tutorials.
If you are on Nextdoor.com you should make this query in your community and you might get a very detailed answer.
OH! The Ring cameras I have set up allow me to ‘see’ what I’m doing with the remote.
This is your first post from July 2022. Is the situation the same? Mom living in her home and you going out of town, I guess, for your job. And a sister you cannot count on? If your Mom can no longer use a remote, she should no longer be alone at all. You were worried last year because Sister felt you could be charged with elder abuse when u left town. Mom will not get better. You really need to find a place for her. She is now 24/7 care. If you can't be there 24/7, Mom can't afford an aide, then she needs to be placed in Memory care or LTC with Medicaid helping to pay for her care.
I don’t ask questions frequently on here. I have consulted with her doctors and an elder care attorney. It is what it is. She will not be on Medicaid and I’m going to try to help her maintain a sense of ‘independence’ to the degree that she can for as long as I am able.
She’s amazing at so many things. When we hit a snag, I try figure a way around it.
Never do I ever read a request for information made ‘in the moment’ and go back in the person’s history to point out previous questions. If I have helpful information or can echo concerns, I voice that. This disease evolves. Three steps back and 4 forward one day and the reverse the next day. It’s a rollercoaster.
Thank you for your evaluation. It wasn’t helpful for the question asked. Her television remote control skills come and go. I want a contingency plan to assist if I happen to be out of pocket when she’s off the mark a bit.
Do I get frustrated and distraught? You betcha! Damn me for thinking this was a space in which we could express that and get a bit of empathy, compassion and a few helpful suggestions. What works today didn’t work yesterday and might not work tomorrow, but it very well might work next week.
This article discusses potential replacements:
https://www.makeuseof.com/logitech-harmony-hub-replacements/