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Favorite Assistive Equipment
I think assistive equipment is the term I want to use here, but I’m also having a brain fog day so please forgive me if it isn’t!
I’m curious to know what your favorite products are that help make your life easier around the house. Voice-activated lightbulbs, extensions for Alexa, you name it. In terms of accessibility and adaptiveness, what can’t you live without?
Just trying to put a small wish list together for Christmas and am looking for more practical ideas. Thank you!
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Love my Echo devices. I do have a Google Home as a backup but never use it. Kitty decided it makes a better chew toy, ha ha. My Alexa enabled smart TV is awesome! Mine is Toshiba, but I’m sure other brands work well too. Smart plugs are a must. I’ll be doing a video on this one but my new rechargeable hand warmer is awesome. My HomeMedics heated messaging cape gets a thumbs up as well. Depending on function level I like my automatic stapler & pencil sharper. My good ol’ yardstick still trumps most of my technology though.
I’m looking for a usb heated lap blanket or shawl if anyone has a link. Also any devices to open bottles? What I’ve tried hasn’t worked.
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I thought of another thing. My HP Sprocket printer has been fun. You can print photos via Bluetooth from your phone. You can add borders, stickers & do fun stuff with them on the app before printing. It prints 2×3 photos that are sticker backed. Great for scrapbooking or I like turning them into magnets. I do need help plugging it in when it needs charging, but otherwise I can manage it.
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These are all great ideas!!! About your tv… do you have to buy a tv that’s compatible with Alexa or do you use a smart plug or something? That’s definitely something I’d like for Christmas but I don’t think a brand new tv is in my family’s budget haha.
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If your tv has an hdmi port you can turn it into a smart Alexa controlled tv with the Fire Cube. My TV went out so I just opted for an Alexa enabled one. I do think it works a bit better than the Cube, but the Cube is definitely more affordable. Fyi it doesn’t come with the hdmi cable you need.
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Ok awesome. Thank you!