As far as I know, the iPhone is no longer in the equation. Everything is
done through the Samsung phone. It would have been nice to be a beta
tester. I honestly think this is going to be a huge step in the right
direction for them.
Kay Malmquist
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"No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more
patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness."
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----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
I was told that the Samsung phone takes the place of the mobile WIFI hot
spot to send the video signal to aiRa, and to power the glasses, but you
still use the iPhone to communicate with the agent. I was also told that
Talk Back on the Samsung phone cannot be accessed.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Kay Malmquist
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just
power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network.
You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant
to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what
you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have.
Kay Malmquist
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----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for
providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you
can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware,
the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The
advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses
separately, as the Samsung phone will power them.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Kay Malmquist
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a
new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a
Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less
hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you
want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in
whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision.
As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I
like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping
me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more
of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that
dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but
when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer
that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them
very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around
has become less of a chore that's for sure.
Kay Malmquist
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----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same
issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact,
they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they
seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like
it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it,
and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's
neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that
the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need
another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e.
bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another
phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that
all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the
chain fails, you're back to your own skills.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Maslo
To: Viphone
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Glasses
Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses
have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be
prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in
contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used
to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a
lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have
these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go
shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line
services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses.
On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, <Carolyn Arnold> wrote:
I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do?
Best regards,
Carolyn
-----Original Message-----
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Scott Rumery
Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Glasses
Hi Linda,
The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra".
I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or
anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if
you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of
the service.
The pricing for Aira is as follows:
100 minutes per month for $89
200 minutes per month for $129
400 minutes per month for $199
Unlimited minutes per month for $329
I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think
about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high
to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this
service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one
of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to
help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us.
I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we
need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in
mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the
month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the
lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given
month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know
how much it cost to add time to the current month.
I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are
interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you.
I hope that everyone has a great day!
Scott Rumery
On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham <lynda.ingra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
>
>
> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information
> for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to
> receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing
> plans, great.
> If
> not, the contact info would be great.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Lynda
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