Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

2024-04-26 Thread David Grossoehme
I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the update. Dave On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote: Thanks Sieghard, This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver accessibility. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but

Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread David Grossoehme
Is this one number that is being called, or many different numbers? Dave On 4/24/2024 8:09 PM, Richard Turner wrote: Try doing a web search for the number to see if you can discover what it is. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a

Re: Those of you that have Nest Thermostats.

2024-03-12 Thread David Grossoehme
Do you move around the house vary much?  If not, when there isn't anyone moving around it will stay cooler.  However, it is only a degree or 2.  That seems unusual to me.  Do you have it set up for speech control.  If so, when you find out it is that low, ask what it is set to?  It's possible

Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-11 Thread David Grossoehme
That app is great if you aren't in new housing developments.  It seems Googgle is the first to add new addresses to their maps.  I learned this by experience about 5 years ago.  It is still true to this day.  This has happened many times through my families travels up until today. Dave On

Re: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

2024-03-08 Thread David Grossoehme
Did you report this problem to Apple? Dave On 3/6/2024 4:31 AM, Debbie April Yuille wrote: Hi All I've just installed iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and I've noticed a really strange bug with rotor languages and the status bar. When you are using another rotor language, other than the default,

Re: Nest. Learning thermostat.

2024-02-20 Thread David Grossoehme
I've been using a smart Thermostat every since they were invented.  I have it set to a certain temperature about an hour before getting up and changing around an hour after going to bed at night. Dave On 2/19/2024 3:45 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: If it changes after a while this would

Re: Nest. Learning thermostat.

2024-02-20 Thread David Grossoehme
Kevin you can go either way.  Either use the App on the phone or use the settings on the Thermostat.  Unless there is a problem with the app and it won't work for some reason the job can be done by either way. Dave On 2/19/2024 3:59 PM, Kevin Minor wrote: Hi. How do you use apps like IRA

Re: Alexa stupidity

2024-02-15 Thread David Grossoehme
Richard that's what I think when she speaks up out of nowhere, and her name has not been spoken. Dave On 2/15/2024 10:10 AM, Richard Turner wrote: Folks often talk about Siri being stupid, well, this morning Alexa showed that it could be equally stupid, if not more so. I use it mostly on

Re: Music issue

2024-02-14 Thread David Grossoehme
Good Morning:  It sounds like the party you spoke to didn't go far enough on this.  With a big change of music a ticket should have been written up on this.  If you have paid for these songs, I'd be vary upset and going to their customer service on why they are losing something that they

Re: More indications iTunes may soon be gone

2024-02-14 Thread David Grossoehme
I'd contact Apple Accessibility to start with.  However, being this is an application in Windows, I'd press the Windows key + the letter f to go into the Micro Soft Feedback and send this problem to them as well.  That way it is being worked on from both ends, so, the hotkeys don't compete

Re: Siri is having issues

2024-02-13 Thread David Grossoehme
Richard I've had that happen many times.  Sometimes, she is slow for some reason and has lost her connection.  Sometimes it takes logging out and back in to solve the Siri problem.  Every since IOS17 this has been happening to me.  It seems to be more of a problem on my home pod then the

Re: Uber Eats issue

2024-01-31 Thread David Grossoehme
I'd contact their customer service and have them verify for you, what has been paid.  If overcharged, then they can either credit you if you use their service to get your money back in a timely matter.  If you don't use their service that often, than I'd demand a credit back to your card that

Re: Webex calling app on iPhone

2024-01-18 Thread David Grossoehme
Depending upon how the calls come into you, are they willing to take the time to test how this works with Voice Over?  Another idea is to call the Apple accessibility phone number or email accessibil...@apple.com or contact the company that makes this product. Dave On 1/16/2024 12:50 PM, R

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-17 Thread David Grossoehme
thermostat. Tap view or edit schedule button. Then press the touchable action button. Nothing happens. They've rearranged the app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Grossoehme Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com;

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-17 Thread David Grossoehme
ng happens. They've rearranged the app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Grossoehme Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; M. Taylor Subject: Re: Alexa iPhone app broken Is this a problem from the start of using the E

Re: Hard drive or SD card access via an iPhone?

2024-01-17 Thread David Grossoehme
Do you have a Drop Box account?  You could store your information on what storage you have there, if you have an account.  That would cut down on the amount of storage. Dave On 1/15/2024 6:00 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: I believe you can do this fairly with the iPhone 15 since it uses USB-C.

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-17 Thread David Grossoehme
. Open Alexa. Choose devices. Choose your thermostat. Tap view or edit schedule button. Then press the touchable action button. Nothing happens. They've rearranged the app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Grossoehme Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-17 Thread David Grossoehme
Of David Grossoehme Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; M. Taylor Subject: Re: Alexa iPhone app broken Is this a problem from the start of using the Elexa Basic Thermostat, or have you been using it for awhile and it just stopped? Are you using other devices

Re: rivo2

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
to rivo mic. it is supposed to vibrate once when it is in rivo mic. however it doesn't do it. however since I'm not using any earphones plugged into rivo, I would think it would default to it's own mic. - Original Message - *From:* David Grossoehme <mailto:d...@grossoehme.

Re: rivo2

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
/16/2024 3:47 PM, alan wrote: hi again. there is another list I have been trying to join, but again they didn't respond. it is an idevices list. - Original Message - *From:* David Grossoehme <mailto:d...@grossoehme.com> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com ; alan <m

Re: Rain Gauge

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
these additional units. Dan Beaver Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) USA On 1/16/2024 3:29 PM, David Grossoehme wrote: Is this a Rain gage only or can you get other answers for wind direction and wind speed? Dave On 1/16/2024 3:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hello Dan, Thanks for that information, I

Re: rivo2

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
only talk to siri from the iphone mic but not the rivo mic. will this setting allow it to switch automatically? - Original Message - *From:* David Grossoehme <mailto:d...@grossoehme.com> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com ; alan <mailto:ahe...@earthlink.net> *Se

Re: Rain Gauge

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
Is this a Rain gage only or can you get other answers for wind direction and wind speed? Dave On 1/16/2024 3:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hello Dan, Thanks for that information, I will definitely check it out. Netatmo works OK for checking current stuff, but I agree that it is not the

Re: rivo2

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
in there.  Are you sure that this setting is turned on? Dave On 1/16/2024 2:53 PM, alan wrote: yes it is. I can use either the home key or the 0 key on the rivo to engage siri. but when i talk into rivo's microphone, nothing happens. - Original Message - *From:* David Grossoehme

Re: rivo2

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
Is the setting for Siri to listen turned on?  If you have had an Apple Update reasonly this may have been turned off.  I'd check that setting to start with. Dave On 1/16/2024 1:53 PM, alan wrote: hi jenny alan here. I have an issue with it's mic. I can have the phone communicate with the

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
When you say basic thermostat you need to give more details of the type of thermostat.  We know it is a smart thermostat, but is it for heat only, or heat and air conditioning?  What type of service is it being used on?  Is it a 3 stage heating and cooling system, which has a heat pump in the

Re: Alexa iPhone app broken

2024-01-16 Thread David Grossoehme
Is this a problem from the start of using the Elexa Basic Thermostat, or have you been using it for awhile and it just stopped?  Are you using other devices in your household with Elexa or is this the only device?  If you have been using the thermostat for sometime, how did it stop working?

Re: An Apple TV Remote Question

2024-01-05 Thread David Grossoehme
Which remote do you have.  What action does the buttons take on your remote that don't work for you?  Did you try using Siri to voice the action to your Apple TV to see if that would help you? Dave On 1/5/2024 9:34 AM, 'Karen Poulakos' via VIPhone wrote: After spending some time last night,

Re: Seeing own messages from Google

2023-12-29 Thread David Grossoehme
As I see you have a Gmail account, you can go to all mail and see your messages in that folder. Dave On 12/26/2023 6:37 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Max, I do not know why the native Mac OS email client does not show one's own posts to Google Groups; I only know that, it is so. And, has been

Re: Has anyone tried the roku app with voiceOver

2023-12-22 Thread David Grossoehme
I'd add an Apple TV or use the Apple TV from your phone.  Ruku has a hard voice to understand.  You can give it a try.  It works, but I'd not be able to use it for vary long myself. Dave On 12/21/2023 4:46 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: My wife and i are finally venturing into the world of

Re: problem deleting apps using VoiceOver

2023-12-22 Thread David Grossoehme
After reading your message it tells me something is wrong with the delete button.  Your problem is similar to mine.  The only difference is my problem is trying to delete a message using my blue tooth keyboard.  When pressing the delete button it calls the number instead of deleting it. Dave

Re: Question: What is the quickest way to Switch between Lock Screens, via VoiceOver, in iOS 17?

2023-12-20 Thread David Grossoehme
Mark what do you mean here.  How do you switch between the lock screens?  I thought there was only one lock screen. Dave On 12/18/2023 2:22 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, What is the quickest / simplest way to switch between lock screens, via VoiceOver, in iOS 17? Now I'm not talking

Re: Audio description on Hulu through Apple TV app on the iPad

2023-12-20 Thread David Grossoehme
that it would be late 2024 by the way? Dave On 12/19/2023 4:46 PM, Dennis Long wrote: They for now are separate subscriptions. There is a beta but no app where they would be combined until late 2024. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Grossoehme

Re: Audio description on Hulu through Apple TV app on the iPad

2023-12-20 Thread David Grossoehme
for it. But on Hulu, no audio description. Why the heck not? Mary Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2023, at 10:43 AM, David Grossoehme wrote: This is being discussed on another list of blind people. You can subscribe to the list by sending a message to adp-list+subscr...@acblists.org, which

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-19 Thread David Grossoehme
That sounds like the update is making a change in the settings somewhere.  It's possible, Apple thinks a particular sound is the default now, if so, the phone maybe set to that after an update. Just a guess, but I've seen this happen in updates to other devices. Dave On 12/17/2023 3:41 PM,

Re: Audio description on Hulu through Apple TV app on the iPad

2023-12-19 Thread David Grossoehme
As of December 7th all Hulu was placed on Disney Plus.  If in question then call Disney and see if they can help you.  However, you will receive more information from other blind tv users from the adp-l...@acblists.org.  Hulu will be combined with Disney Plus Streaming, as of earlier today,

Re: Audio description on Hulu through Apple TV app on the iPad

2023-12-19 Thread David Grossoehme
This is being discussed on another list of blind people.  You can subscribe to the list by sending a message to adp-list+subscr...@acblists.org, which is a low traffic list. This list consist of many blind users and audio description who watch tv by phone, tv or computer.  There are many of us

Re: charging device - does this exist?

2023-12-19 Thread David Grossoehme
Do you have several devices charging at one time? Dave On 12/19/2023 9:22 AM, R Van Lant wrote: Hi, I typically charge my iPhones, battery packs,  and such with a single cable plugged into a block plugged into the extension cord or directly into the outlet.  What I’d ideally  like is a

Re: My latest purchase of a new mechanical keyboard

2023-12-17 Thread David Grossoehme
If you are going to order those switches, I'd ask someone if you can make the change with that keyboard before ordering them.  Why waste your money for something you can't use? Dave On 12/10/2023 4:31 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: During black Friday I ended up buying a Keychron K10 pro

Re: Digital meet thermometer with Bluetooth

2023-12-17 Thread David Grossoehme
Depending on how long the battery last would depend on if I ordered that large of pack of batteries unless you have a charger that will except that battery.  If you aren't sure of what battery you are using, then check with a Batteries Plus store or a battery supply if it last a fairly long

Re: 17.2 and recognising music

2023-12-15 Thread David Grossoehme
Have you had your wife and you checked your phone with VO turned off to see if the problem occurs?  If not, then bingo, the problem lies with Vo.  Then I'd be contacting Apple support as soon as possible. Dave On 12/14/2023 4:58 PM, Max wrote: Hi all, since installing 17.2 Siri and Shazam

Re: answering a call

2023-12-13 Thread David Grossoehme
This was discussed on the idevice email list.  You might wish to ask there and see if anyone else advises to make any other changes in your settings.  You can subscribe by sending a message to idevi...@groups.io. Dave On 12/10/2023 3:54 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Can you be more specific?

Re: answering a call

2023-12-13 Thread David Grossoehme
This setting was set to 2.5 seconds with the ios17.1 update or the ios17 version.  I'm not certain which one, but a lot of the users changed that setting.  I changed mine to 3.5 seconds and have had no problems since. Dave On 12/10/2023 3:54 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Can you be more

Re: siri craziness

2023-12-12 Thread David Grossoehme
No you aren't the only one with problems with Siri.  Many times you can ask her for a general answer to a question, and you get the response of I can show you from a particular web site or she will give you an answer from a web site instead of just giving the answer to the question.  I've had