Flipper Big Button TV Remote for Seniors, Dementia - Easy Setup | Large Color-Coded Buttons, Works with Traditional TV & Cable Box, Ideal for Low Vision & Dementia

We bought this for my wife's mother who is in early stages of dementia and gets easily confused. The Spectrum set top box remote has about 800 buttons on it (ok, probably more like 50), but they're all very small and most aren't needed for daily viewing. This remote was perfect. It has just the volume, channel, and power buttons, and it was programmable to her TV (TCL with Roku built in) and her Spectrum set top box. There was even an option to have the power button only turn off the TV rather than both the TV and the set top box, which is a nice feature, since turning off both can cause the infamous "sync" issue if they move the remote during the power-on/off sequence for multiple devices. The only nit I had was in the programming. I tried all the codes for the TCL/Roku TV and none worked initially. Later I discovered that after putting it in programming mode, I was pressing the 4 code digits too quickly in sequence. I had to wait until each one made the light blink. Once I slowed down and paused for a second between each number press, the code worked properly. I set it up so the volume button works with the TV and the channel button works with the set top box. It's going to be great for her since she has historically had difficulty with her TV remote due to her easy confusion and her degrading eyesight. The designer(s) did a great job with this -- hiding the keypad so it's out of sight for programming only, and keeping only the basic buttons visible. Also, the volume and channel buttons being different colors just adds to the ease of remembering which color goes with which function, especially as eyesight fades. The instructions were also clear and well written, which is uncommon these days. I also saw a video demonstrating how to program it, and it was concise and easy to follow. This is the kind of device I would design if I wanted to create my own custom remote for someone with my mother-in-law's condition. Thank you for creating it. The price is a bit higher than some other "senior" remotes on Amazon, but the others had extraneous buttons and didn't appear to be as easy to program for multiple devices, or used the same color for all the buttons. Or the buttons were smaller and closer together, making it easier to mis-press. I think this is the "best-of-breed" in this arena, and so I decided to pay the premium price as I was confident it would "just work" the way I expected it to... and it did. I would highly recommend spending the few extra dollars to get this remote over less expensive knock offs. You do get what you pay for in this case, and it's worth it.

This thing is a life-saver! Or at least, a sanity-saver! My 84-year-old grandmother received a smart TV for Christmas, but she has struggled to understand input switching to get to her cable box. After many frustrating hours of phone calls, Messenger video calls, and visits to help “fix her TV” (i.e. get her to hit the right buttons to switch inputs or just go do it myself), I bought this remote. It was super quick and easy to program and now she can enjoy her nicer, bigger, clearer TV without the fuss of figuring out the smart features. It’s so simple to use and eliminates all the potential problems of hitting the wrong button. We love it!

The remote was fast to program and works perfectly! The large size buttons are easy for seniors to see and use.

I finally found a remote that provides the features needed by my mom, but won't let her touch a button she shouldn't that causes frustration or getting into a situation she can't get out of. Easy to use, simple interface. Perfect for aging seniors that only need the basis functions and can't get them into trouble. I highly recommend it after trying other products I thought would simply things for her.

Got this remote for my grandmother with dementia, she confuses the TV remote and the phone for the same device, after getting this remote it gave her control and independence back! No more confusing the two, you cant really make a more simple remote! I love the fact each button is a different color as well. I recommend this to anyone with a loved one with dementia or visual impairment. Set up was very easy.

This is the best remote if you have an elderly parent or person that can’t deal with a regular remote with lots of buttons. My mom has dementia and could no longer handle a regular remote. She would always press the input button and then her tv would be in a mode that she could not handle! This remote is perfect!!!

This product does exactly what it promises. I wish the quality of the manufacturing was a bit higher, for example the batter compartment is a bit flimsy and doesn't line up properly. But it's easy to set up, runs like a charm, and could not be easier to use. It's been working well for a dementia patient with a TCL Roku tv.

I purchased this for my 91 yoa Father (Vascular Dementia) who was having significant difficulties with the Cable remote and all of its buttons. Pros: This remote control programmed easily (good instructions and code list) for his TV as well as his cable box. It's really simplified (and provided usability) to allow him to watch TV. Cons: The location where the batteries go (not included) is not sized correctly, resulting in an obvious bulge and the battery door doesn't fit correctly. It still snaps shut, but there is a clear gap in the remote batter compartment. The latch for the battery compartment has a spot for a screw to secure it, but no screw was included. I'll take a photo tomorrow of the issue. Great Idea. It works well, but the fit and finish leaves something to be desired. I had to reseat the batteries today to get it to work again - because the battery door bulges and no screw supplied to secure it.

Finally a solution for an elderly lady in a care home. The previous remote had to many buttons, and had to use a second remote for the cable box. Tried 3 more remotes with no luck. The Flipper solved it ALL. Simple, on,off . Up, down. Game changer for anyone elderly or dealing with cognitive issues. On button turns on the cable box and tv at the same time.

Brilliant bit of kit, purchased for my elderly Dad who suffers from dementia. He struggled with his old remote, so this one is easy for him to use with no issues whatsoever.

Easy to set up, easy to use. Good solid quality

Works really well for the gentleman it was bought for with poor eyesight and slight confusion over technology. His favourite channels were programmed in, just 4 for him, and the up/down arrow just scrolls through repeatedly the same four channels. He can turn on and off and volume up and down. That is all he needs from his television.

This has honestly been the best thing I have bought for my Dad who has dementia. Before I bought it, he was coming to me literally every day with the remote because he was stuck in the wrong source or French radio or something. In despair I googled ‘remote control for seniors with dementia’. This was the one that looked exactly what we needed. Simple buttons, clear colours, programmable for 9 favourite channels. It has transformed his viewing experience. I had a little trouble syncing it to our tv, but I emailed the help centre and got a response within the promised two hours. The help was clear and I was able to easily get it set up. Would definitely recommend.