If I remember correctly, it's possible to use an Apple computer with
VoiceOver turned on to control an Apple TV box. You might send email to
accessibil...@apple.com and ask if this is the case or if an iPhone can be
used to do that just in case you haven't got an Apple computer. I'm
pretty sure they will answer a question like that. Sometimes in order to
solve a problem none of the doors can be used and it's a matter of finding
that secret panel and the passageway.On Sat, 9 Oct 2010, Ben Mustill-Rose
wrote:
I've included the message below. I'm hoping that the jailbreak
community will inadvertantly make things better for us at some point.
Larry Wanger <lsw...@gmail.com> 30 September 2010 23:00
I sent the following note to Apple Accessibility. No Voice Over on the
ATV and the remote app is rendered on the iPhone and iPad such that it
can not really be used either. Things will improve somewhat with
Airplay once implemented but not entirely. I hope others will consider
writing as well.
Hi,
I want to share my displeasure with Apple as I?ve just learned that
the new Apple TV product does not currently offer any kind of access
to blind and low vision television viewers through implementation of
Voice Over. I learned of this by calling and speaking with a sales
representative at Apple who checked with one of your engineers to find
out if accessibility features were built in to the product. Whether
Apple recognizes it or not, blind and low vision people enjoy watching
television and movies as well and Apple has unfortunately missed out
on an opportunity to continue to be a leader in this important area of
technology.
While I was somewhat surprised to learn the actual Apple TV box did
not offer Voice Over, I was even more surprised to learn that the
newly updated remote app fails to provide a meaningful solution. Had
Apple implemented the remote app for the ATV in the same way that it
has allowed end users to use Airtunes I suspect things would have been
different. Recall that the remote app essentially rendered the user?s
iTunes library, showing music, podcasts and other media content. The
user could scroll through content and choose what to play. Best of
all, Voice Over worked well with this app. A similar implementation
would have offered an accessible solution. Beyond this, my
understanding of the technical specifications of the ATV would
indicate that the box itself should have enough horse power to handle
the same implementation of Voice Over that we currently enjoy on other
Apple products.
I also would be remiss if I did not mention the recent passage and
pending presidential signing of the 21st Century Communications and
Video Accessibility Act. One of the provisions of this legislation is
the requirement for industry to develop set-top boxes that offer
accessibility features for blind and low vision users. While this has
happened after Apple developed this product, I mention it in hopes
that Apple will consider being a leader in this area by making its new
ATV accessible in the near future.
Please know that like so many others, I am very appreciative of
Apple?s efforts and leadership by including Voice Over on the iPhone,
iPad and other products. However, it seems that Voice Over could have
been implemented on this device as well. I look forward to being able
to purchase and use the new Apple TV in the future.
On 09/10/2010, Goldfinga Productions <goldfin...@gmail.com> wrote:
oh my... well thanks for the heads up.
GF
On Oct 9, 2010, at 2:29 PM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote:
I think someone posted a response that they got from accessibliity a
couple of weeks ago where they were informed that the remote app
wouldn't work. I can't find the exact message right now, but it was in
the big thread that there was about apple tv in late september early
october.
On 09/10/2010, Sarah Alawami <marri...@gmail.com> wrote:
OH yeah I didn't think about that. You might be able to use the remote
app.
S
On Oct 9, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Goldfinga Productions wrote:
Has anyone tried to control the apple tv with the iPhone or iPod touch?
I know it may take some sighted help to set it up, but I wonder if that
would work at all. I should go get one and try it out.
GF
On Oct 9, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote:
It has been my experience that even if accessibility did know about an
upcoming feature, (Which they probably won't), they will be unable to
tell you about it; it's just the way that Apple works.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss of sight; but in this situation, I
think it would be best if you were to return the unit and get a
refund.
On 09/10/2010, Carolyn Haas <chaas0...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi:
I can't say for sure whether they are bringing voiceover to apple tv.
But I
would bet my next paycheck that if you contact accessibility, they
would
know, and/or Apple would grant you a refund.
Sorry for your recent loss of vision. I can relate all too well as my
hearing fluctuates.
Take care
Carolyn
On Oct 8, 2010, at 5:07 PM, Samuel wrote:
I preordered the apple tv back on September 13th and it just arrived
today, but in that one month I've actually lost a noticeable amount
of
vision. Should I hold out for voiceover if it's even coming to apple
tv?
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