Modified remote control devices

Modifications enable a user without finger function to grasp controllers and use them
Modified remote control devices

Modified remote control devices

1. Modifications enable the user to easily grasp the remote control: a key ring is attached to the remote control by a piece of wire
2. Modifications to hold the remote control firmly on the surface: newer remote controls are often round and won’t stay on the surface; pieces of tubing are glued along the edges on the underside of the remote control. Older remote controls with flat bottoms are fitted with anti-skid material underneath.
3. Modifications to be able to handle buttons: a piece of cable tie is glued on with quick glue to enlarge the buttons (video).

Users comments
The user feels it is a challenge to modify everything he buys so that he can use things on his own. The pieces of tubing were cut from a catheter.

He modifies the remote control units for the stereo, TV, remote-controlled switches, etc., in this way.

Purchased from
Key ring: department store; anti-slip material: in Sweden outlets such as varsam.se (last checked July 2020).

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user

When adapted with cut pieces of tubing the remote control unit sits stably on the user’s lap

When adapted with cut pieces of tubing the remote control unit sits stably on the user’s lap

The user holds the remote control unit with his long finger in the key ring

The user holds the remote control unit with his long finger in the key ring


Modified remote control cable tie (video)

Related tips

Storage for remote control for radio/phone
Storage for remote control for radio/phone
Remote control units that sit on a firm surface are easier to use for persons with impaired hand function.

Author: Ragge

Ragge bor ihop med hustru i en villa. Han sysselsätter sig med att utveckla idéer som underlättar vardagen för honom och andra, inget betalt arbete. Han skadade sig 1973 och har en hög tetraplegi. Han har delvis armfunktion i båda armar men använder i stort sätt enbart höger armen som han kan styra bättre. Med vänster armen håller han i sig för att hålla balansen. Han har hemtjänst 27 timmar i veckan. Avliden 2016.

Latest tips

More tips in Switching on and off | Television and sound