Congratulations Dave on being involved in such a product and bringing it to
Fruition.
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Nason
Sent: 31 March 2021 20:48
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: [EXTERNAL] New Screen-Reader on Sky TV
Thanks folks, much appreciated.
Hi Mairead. Yes it is only available on Sky Q, and requires a broadband
connection. Sky+ does not have the technical capability and is our legacy
product. However you can get Sky Q in a 12 month contract, we no longer do 18
months to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks,
Dave
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On 31 Mar 2021, at 16:27, Maireadomahony <maireadomahony@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:maireadomahony@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Hi Dave,
Is this screen reader support only available to sky Q customers and not
customers who have the sky plus HD box? I don't want to get a sky Q box as I
don't want to be stuck in an 18 month contract with higher prices.
Regards
Mairead O Mahony
On 31 Mar 2021, at 15:28, Mark Magennis <Mark.Magennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:Mark.Magennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Great to get your announcement Dave. Having worked many years ago on trying to
introduce accessible set top boxes into Ireland I love to see that one of the
major providers are doing such good work. Back in the day you might get menus
read out but not the TV guide.
Well done!
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [vicsireland] New Screen-Reader on Sky TV
Hi All,
It is with some pride (I must admit) that I’d like to let you know about Voice
Guidance, a new screen-reader announced today for the Sky Q set top box.
The first group of customers got the update today, and all customers will have
it by the end of April, as it is a phased roll out.
Voice Guidance reads out menu items, the TV guide, the on demand library,
programme information and on-screen messages.
We’ve been working on it for some time, so it’s great to be finally able to
speak about it ☺️
https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-q-now-gives-more-control-to-visually-impaired-customers
Cheers,
Dave
