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Tv And Subtitles
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What are the options for the hard of hearing re subtitles on TV? My mother plays her TV at full blast which is challenging if I'm helping her with housework etc. I don't think she'd be able to cope with Sky or a smart TV, and she does like to have 'the words' as she puts it. I know a lot of channels have subtitles if you have the right model of TV and remote control, but what might offer the best range across the Freeview channels?
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Look at the remote for the tv.
It may have a button marked SUB, STL or it might be a symbol.
Alternatively look up the manual for the tv, or if you look up the model number of the remote you might find a picture of it and put the link here - then we can look at the picture and guide you to the relevant button.
It may have a button marked SUB, STL or it might be a symbol.
Alternatively look up the manual for the tv, or if you look up the model number of the remote you might find a picture of it and put the link here - then we can look at the picture and guide you to the relevant button.
Would wireless headphones be an idea for her?
Does your mum have a hearing aid, if not, it could it be worthwhile to find out an aid could help her.
I have a fairly modest tv set but it does include a subtitle option on the remote. I must agree that subtitles are not ideal if the programme includes any print at the bottom of the screen, one cancels out the other.
Does your mum have a hearing aid, if not, it could it be worthwhile to find out an aid could help her.
I have a fairly modest tv set but it does include a subtitle option on the remote. I must agree that subtitles are not ideal if the programme includes any print at the bottom of the screen, one cancels out the other.
The subtitles are provided by the broadcaster, so it depends if that particular channel is subtitling the programme you want to watch.
Any new TV that you buy now has Freeview/Freeview Plus or Freeview Play....so will have subtitles available, if they are being provided by the broadcaster. Best TVs available at present are by Samsung and LG.
Any new TV that you buy now has Freeview/Freeview Plus or Freeview Play....so will have subtitles available, if they are being provided by the broadcaster. Best TVs available at present are by Samsung and LG.
Thanks for your answers. No choux, she is pretty stubborn about giving in to old age and would not entertain a hearing aid. Half of the problem is chronic catarrh that means her hearing ability varies. Headphones might work, I'll look in to that.
Thanks gingebee, that's very clear about the various channels and broadcasters, it was niggling away in the back of my mind but I could not put it into words.
Thanks gingebee, that's very clear about the various channels and broadcasters, it was niggling away in the back of my mind but I could not put it into words.
I don't really know what your actual question is. Most of the channels today in Freeview, Sky or any others have all got subtitling features. Of course there are a few that don't.
Also why some people here tell you to look for the "S" button which is correct - the main feature of subtitling is 888.
When subtitles came into my life they have been the most life enhancing thing to happen to me as now I can "hear" programmes and also have learnt the correct way of pronounciation.
Anyone who comes into my house cannot believe my TV is so low for a deaf person - I couldn't stand that loudness and it is so unnecessary.
Good luck with your mother.
Also why some people here tell you to look for the "S" button which is correct - the main feature of subtitling is 888.
When subtitles came into my life they have been the most life enhancing thing to happen to me as now I can "hear" programmes and also have learnt the correct way of pronounciation.
Anyone who comes into my house cannot believe my TV is so low for a deaf person - I couldn't stand that loudness and it is so unnecessary.
Good luck with your mother.
The TV broadcasters are very annoying in regards to sub-titles.
They say its very expensive, and even the bbc dont have them on Iplayer or catch-up.
I cant see why, as if you record a programme, to watch later, the sub-titles are still there.
I also dont see the point in having somebody at the right of the screen, giving sign language, on some repeats.
Have you thought about a soundbar, with headphones, as you have a good choice of sound-mixers, to suit different peoples hearing?
They say its very expensive, and even the bbc dont have them on Iplayer or catch-up.
I cant see why, as if you record a programme, to watch later, the sub-titles are still there.
I also dont see the point in having somebody at the right of the screen, giving sign language, on some repeats.
Have you thought about a soundbar, with headphones, as you have a good choice of sound-mixers, to suit different peoples hearing?
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