Setting Up a Simple Streaming Experience for Elderly Family Members
A few small choices during setup make a big difference in how comfortable a streaming device feels for an older relative.
Setting up streaming for an elderly family member is mostly the same process as any other setup, with a few extra choices worth making deliberately to keep things simple.
Keep the home screen minimal
Remove or hide apps that won't be used, so the only choices visible are ones that matter — see our guide on organizing apps on a home screen.
Consider a simpler remote setup
A universal remote with fewer buttons, or voice search to avoid an on-screen keyboard, can both reduce friction — see our guides on universal remote setup and voice search setup.
Write down the basics
A short printed note with the TV input, how to open the app, and how to sign in covers most day-to-day questions without needing a phone call every time.
For ongoing questions
Our FAQ page and support team are available if something comes up that the notes don't cover.
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