Homer is an audiobook and podcast player designed for the elderly and visually impaired.
With Homer you can repurpose an Android tablet into an easy-to-use dedicated player for audiobooks,
talking books and podcasts.
In a typical scenario one person (e.g. a caregiver, a library assistant) will set up Homer, install content,
lock down the device and hand it over to the user.
The user can then listen to books and podcasts with a simple user interface. With the lock down mode enabled
they don't need to worry about inadvertantly changing settings, switching to another app or otherwise
"breaking" the device.
Main features
- large and simple interface,
- reads book titles while browsing,
- flip-to-stop: place the device with screen down to pause playback,
- minimal set of features, no problematic functions like shuffle,
- plays audiobooks, talking books and podcasts,
- rich customization and configuration options,
- kiosk mode: lock down the app to make a dedicated device,
- sleep timer, playback speed and more.
