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connecTV Includes Disability Accessible Functionality

connecTV offers voice control on major platforms, enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities.

ConnectTV now supports voice control across a range of streaming media devices including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV.

Enable Voice Control

Amazon Fire TVVoiceView

VoiceView is a screen reader for Amazon Fire TV devices. It speaks on-screen text out loud as you navigate menu options and settings on your Amazon Fire TV. You can also use VoiceView to help you set up your device. Enable VoiceView on Amazon Fire TV.

Android TV TalkBack

TalkBack is the Android OS screen reader feature that allows users to have the operating system provide voice feedback and take voice commands for screen navigation. Enable TalkBack on Android TV.

Apple TVVoiceOver

VoiceOver is a screen reader feature that makes it easier for those who have impaired vision to use Apple TV. Enable VoiceOver on Apple TV.

These new features are based upon the FCC’s 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) that ensures a number of protections for people with disabilities.  

Additional consumer information regarding specific requirements for TV and Internet video playback devices, set-top boxes and similar devices, exceptions to the rules, acquiring and using accessible devices and how to file a complaint with the FCC can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/accessible-tv-and-set-top-box-controls-menus-and-program-guides.

Learn more when you sign up for ConnectTV at: https://www.lftfiber.com/packages

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