RE: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of jeff `greene Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2019 5:02 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: alternative remote for apple tv Hi Tim and Jonathan, I just don't like the siri remote, its too small, it slips out of my hand too easy and I never liked the swipe area. I

RE: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yeah as Jonathan said the old Apple tv remotes still work in most cases As for siri, Don’t have it and don’t care. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2019 4:48 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: alternative remote for apple tv Hi, Jonathan's

RE: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
: alternative remote for apple tv Hi, Well some time ago I relocated my apple tv to the closet because I couldn't stand the remote. I've been using a Fire Tv Cube since then and its getting annoying. Half the time I don't even know which app I'm opening on it. So, I'm thinking about bringing out

Re: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
hi, OK. Since it is the actual feel of the remote that is your concern, logistical help would be moot. I am not sure of the accessibility or usability of third party remotes as I only use the Siri one. As Jonathan mentioned, if you have an iPhone or iPad, you may wish to use the Apple TV

Re: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread jeff `greene
Hi Tim and Jonathan, I just don't like the siri remote, its too small, it slips out of my hand too easy and I never liked the swipe area. I did put a rubber case on it which makes it less slippery but... I went on imore.com and they had some articles about alternative remotes. They recommended the

Re: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Jonathan's suggestions are excellent, although, I'm wondering what sorts of issues you were having with the Siri remote that comes with the ATV 4 and newer? Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Feb 4, 2019, at 08:36, Jonathan

Re: alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread Jonathan Cohn
How about using the Apple remote but putting a dot on the button you find most useful to help you orient. There is also a “remote” app for the iPhone that should work if you prefer. I found that I would get lost in the swipe area, the last time I tried the remote App, but it has been updated

alternative remote for apple tv

2019-02-04 Thread jeff `greene
Hi, Well some time ago I relocated my apple tv to the closet because I couldn't stand the remote. I've been using a Fire Tv Cube since then and its getting annoying. Half the time I don't even know which app I'm opening on it. So, I'm thinking about bringing out the apple tv again but want to get