Homer Audio Player for Seniors

Audio player for elderly. In 10 seconds. #eldercare #seniors #aging #podcasts #audiobooks #sightloss #tech #android #indiedev

Rating: ★★★★★ Platform: paper I love these old-tech reviews! Behind this postcard is a senior who found an audio player they can actually use. #ScreenshotSaturday #analog #indiedev

You have a parent or relative who enjoys audiobooks but can't manage them on their own? You live in another city, can't visit every week to copy files over USB? There's a better way. homeraudioplayer.app/blog/remote-... #Accessibility #SeniorCare #Audiobooks #AgingInPlace #ElderCare #RemoteCare

Homer is on TinyLaunch this week. Give it an upvote to spread the word about the app. www.tinylaunch.com/launch/13506 #audiobooks #podcasts #seniors #indiedev #buildinpublic

Homer is free software: you don't have to pay for it and the source code is available for modification. Now Homer is also available on #fdroid, the Android app store for open source apps. f-droid.org/en/packages/... #FOSS #FreeSoftware #A11y #Elderly #Audiobooks #AudioPlayer #Podcasts #Android

Lockdown mode is what makes Homer Audio Player unique: it's not just an app, it's a device. It's what makes Homer so easy to use and perfect for older, non-tech-savvy users. #Accessibility #SeniorTech #ElderCare #Elderly #LowVision #Blind #AgingInPlace #AndroidDev

The new Museum of Disability History in New York showcases the history of the #DisabilityRights movement from its inception through today. #BlindNewWorld (Story via @disabilityscoop.bsky.social ⬇️)

New version 1.5.3: - Ignore non-audio files. Fixes issues with some books not playing or not being able to rewind after reaching the end. - Don't scan files with name starting with a "." dot. These fixes were possible thanks to user reports, thank you ❤️

Interested in some technical aspects of Homer Audio Player? I have just posted about some of the choices I made to HN: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4692... #androiddev #indiedev #buildinpublic

Trying my luck with ProductHunt today! If you have an account, please consider upvoting. #indiedev #app #buildinpublic #elderly #seniors #tech https://www.producthunt.com/products/homer-player?launch=homer-audio-player

#DisabilityAdvocate Tracy Stine goes beyond the "checkboxes" of #accessibility to uncover the everyday things - from touchscreens to lack of #AltText - that make the world harder to navigate. #BlindNewWorld (Story via Vocal Creators ⬇️)

Simplify the audio player by disabling unnecessary controls. - volume only, - one-button player - only play and stop, - full controls. The caregiver can customize Homer Audio Player to fit the user's needs and type of content. #SeniorCare #Elderly #Tech #A11y #Accessibility #UXDesign #App

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Grandpa uses a tablet (2025) - silent film When you see your elderly loved ones during the holidays see if they struggle with daily tasks. Sometimes a small thing can be a big help. #elderly #seniors #aging #grandparents #family #ux #accessibility #design #audiobooks

I was like, no way, despite the art and the curiosity gap hed, could the answer here be “reading books.” But it is! The hobby we are abandoning is literally *reading books*. www.sfchronicle.com/health/aging...

Released version 1.5.0 - Show popular podcasts in search screen when there is no search phrase (shown in video). - Fix an issue with playback after reaching the end and rewinding. #tech #seniors #audioplayer #podcastplayer

Less than a week until the first issue of the Inclusive Android Apps newsletter! The response to the newsletter has been amazing, and I am so excited about it. I already have so many different ideas for the upcoming issues, and just can't wait to launch them! Did I already say I'm excited?

Version 1.4.7 released - Improved UI for adding new content. It should make it easier for new users to setup the app. #androidapp #audiobooks #podcasts #elderly #seniors

Design for seniors: avoid quick actions. Players only go to the previous track when already very close to the beginning of the current one. Older users tend to wait for confirmation of every action therefore they don't operate this fast. Homer now has 10s threshold to accommodate slower users.

I created Homer for my grandmother as her eyesight was deteriorating. Existing players were to complex for her. She's been using a tablet with Homer for years now. I can update audiobooks remotely via G. Drive and podcasts provide fresh content every day. #seniors #elderly #accessibility #uxdesign

New release: 1.4.4 👉Newly added books and podcast episodes are indicated by adding "New" to the title. You can configure this in text-to-speech settings. It's a small improvement but grandma (aka user #1) loves it. Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studio4plus.homerplayer2

Convert an old Android tablet into an audio device for visually impaired seniors: - simple, large UI, - minimal set of features, - audiobooks and podcasts. Homer Audio Player: homeraudioplayer.app #eldercare #tech #seniors #podcasts #audiobooks