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Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1873360)

Thanks man but I'm pretty sure SIRI doesn't work/is not available over this side of the water. Also I'd need an iphone would I not? Not that I wouldnt' buy one if it was the solution, but I have two phones that are both Android (Galaxies) one of which I could set up for her with something like that if I could get it for an non-Apple world. Appreciate the thought though.

Edit: what about this Amazon speaky thing, what the **** is it called? Saw an ad for it: Echo? No that's not it. Some girl's name ... Alexa? Think that might be it. I should check that out.

It looks like Galaxies have their own voice assist, so you might just be able to set that up with your existing phones. I found this set up guide as well, hopefully it will help.

Trollheart, straight up, this is the perfect opportunity for you to buy a trained helper monkey. Not only could it relay messages and items between you two, but it would also be adorable as fuck.

I'm sorry that I don't have anything useful to contribute. I had no idea what was really going on with your sister and I feel very sorry for you and her. I really hope you can find a solution that works at least as well as what you had before.

Googling for a while did lead me to this: Voice Activated Call Systems Help Residents with Physical Limitations

Scroll down to the headline "Physically Impossible".
They even mention MS.

The first thing I thought of was the Echo. Once you set it up, all she'd have to do is say: "Alexa, call Deryck". If you need any help let me know. I just got one myself last Saturday, and they're neat little gadgets.

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1873368)

https://m.androidcentral.com/bixby

Thanks. I'll check that out.

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Originally Posted by djchameleon (Post 1873369)

The Echo Dot or the regular Echo. The activation for it is Alexa. I saw a review that this guy got it for his brother with MS as a bed side companion to play music and answer questions he comes up with. I was thinking maybe there is a way you can hook up the Echo to a set of lights and when they change or turn off then you will know she is trying to get in touch but that doesn't work well if you are already sleeping.

It's a possibility. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Mord (Post 1873371)

I just want you to know that ever since I learned about your sister's condition some months ago, she has been in my thoughts. Every time I see your screen name, I immediately think of her and how difficult this must be for the both of you. All my best hopes!

This means more than you would think. Thank you Mord.

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Originally Posted by Kedvesem (Post 1873373)

What about the second one on this page? 15 Gadgets Showing Why Voice Control Is The Future - Hongkiat

It's the Sony SmartWatch 3, and it seems to be able to send voice-activated texts, which she could send to your phone?

I hope that you can find something soon!

She has a problem there, as her arms don't really straighten so to use a watch would be hard for her, plus her eyesight is really bad. But thanks for thinking of her, Ked. Appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by GuD (Post 1873375)

Siri?

Not available in ROI :(

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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1873377)

It looks like Galaxies have their own voice assist, so you might just be able to set that up with your existing phones. I found this set up guide as well, hopefully it will help.

Thanks Jansz: will check that out.

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel (Post 1873389)

Trollheart, straight up, this is the perfect opportunity for you to buy a trained helper monkey. Not only could it relay messages and items between you two, but it would also be adorable as fuck.

I hate monkeys. Also did you not read the OP? NO ****ING JOKES, THIS IS SERIOUS!

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Originally Posted by Plankton (Post 1873422)

Thanks Plank.

As usual, the simplest solution never presents itself till someone else gets involved. Talk about a low-tech solution! One of her carers posed the question, if she can't see the pendant cos it's down too low (around about her elbow) why not just shorten the cord so that the pendant is closer to her and doesn't swing out of her reach? Duh! Felt like a right idiot! But we've done it and for now, it seems to work. This will of course only be while she is able to exert the kind of pressure you need to actually press the button. After that goes (and it will) we need to start thinking of alternatives, so I'll be checking out all your kind suggestions.

Thanks to all who got involved.
Except Ori. He's a ****. :)
TH

I wasn't joking. How was I supposed to know that you have an irrational hatred of helper monkeys?

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel (Post 1873459)

I wasn't joking. How was I supposed to know that you have an irrational hatred of helper monkeys?

**** off. :)

I think you should probably go with a baby monitor and something like echo.

Tough situation. You're a good man.

I have nothing to add, but good luck with that ****. I don't know how I'd deal with it and not go crazy.