Hi all, I recently purchased Samsung washer dryer ( https://www.amazon.in/Samsung-Inverter-Fully-Automatic-WD80T604DBX-TL/dp/B08ZJZ1W62/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W7N1PT4NWFWE&keywords=samsung+washer+dryer&qid=1644844531&sprefix=samsung+washer+dryer%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1 ) which costed me around INR47k after INR10k ICICI bank credit card discount from Croma. This machine is AI enabled which means it can easily be controlled through Samsung Smartthings app. Some observations: 1. The setup (pairing the machine with phone/ Wi-fi) needs to be completed with someone having eyesight. Usually the installation technician does this one-time exercise. 2. User needs to turn on the power button then smart control button everytime from the machine in order to operate it from the mobile application. Although both the buttons are on a touch pannel but are easier to locate due to tactile/ braille marking. Also, it is easier to judge if the buttons are turned on as their are special beaps for these actions. 3. Once the smart control feature is turned on then a blind person can independently select the washing cycle along with setting up the custom options i.e. temperature, drying intensity etc. through the mobile app. 4. Although I am not aware about the app's accessibility on IOS but it works fine on my android device with timely notifications and all buttons clearly read out by talkback. 5. I chose to purchase the machine with dryer functionality (Hot air dryer) but the same features are available in a normal front-load machine as well which should cost between INR35-40k. 6. Ideally this can be controlled through Google home/ Amazon Alexa also but I haven't got a chance to set it up as of now.
All in all, This can be an accessible and better replacement for specialized talking models which are difficult to find. Also, I personally prefer smart gadgets over talking one's as they represent inclusive design rather than specialized products for a small set of population. Cheers, Ajay -- Ajay Minocha Mobile: +91-9584076767 Email: [email protected] [email protected]. <[email protected]>in -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CA%2BhY0d%2BmYRiR9LamLm95j4F7YVuqeBzJXyghJW%3DLNwgMNHLNNA%40mail.gmail.com.
