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The Accessible TV Guide

The Accessible TV Guide on Channel 555 is designed specifically for viewers with accessibility needs. It offers a simplified layout with optional text-to-speech and the ability to filter programmes by accessibility features.

Setting Up the Accessible TV Guide #

  1. Go to Channel 555 on your Aero.
  2. On your first visit, you’ll be guided through setup options:
    • Text-to-speech: Choose your preferred voice and speed for spoken navigation.
    • Filter by Audio Description: Show only programmes with audio description.
    • Filter by Subtitles: Show only programmes with subtitles.
    • Filter by Sign Language: Show only programmes with sign language.
  3. Press right on your remote to save your preferences.
  4. You’ll then be asked about anonymous data collection. Press right to opt in, or down to opt out.

Using the Accessible TV Guide #

Navigate the guide using your remote:

  • Left/​Right on the top row: Move between days (up to 7 days ahead).
  • Left/​Right on the channel row: Select different channels.
  • Up/​Down: Move through the programme list.

If text-to-speech is enabled, you’ll hear information about your current selection and guidance on how to navigate.