There is always a case to be made for a relatively inexpensive, stand-alone and self-voicing product such as this. However, the flexibility and additional features you get from a connected weather station like Netatmo which you would check via you r iPhone or Amazon Echo are worth the extra cost to me. I have had my Netatmo for I think 7 years now and apart from changing batteries it’s performed reliably and I can check the indoor and outdoor temperature at my house whether I’m at home or travelling around the world (OK, not an option right now, I know). In addition to temperature I of course also get indoor and outdoor humidity, CO2 level and noise level on the main indoor module. Since I have also purchased the rain and wind gauge I also get information about that and the additional two indoor modules allow me to get temperature, humidity and CO2 level in 4 rooms as the main module provides this information as well as the 1 indoor module you get when you buy the station (it’s in our bedroom) and then there are the two additional indoor modules (one downstairs in my woodworking shop and one downstairs in our guest room).
Since Alexa and Google Home are both part of our home automation plan setting and checking the remaining time for a timer is as simple as telling either one of these digital assistants to do so. The nice thing is that when we are cooking and just put something in the saute pan which needs a 3 minute timer you can just ask Google Assistant to set it as you put it in without ever having to first set it up or push any buttons and of course being able to set multiple timers and give them names is fantastic. Since we have a Google speaker with a display in the kitchen my wife can see at a glance what’s left on the timer, all I have to do is say “Hey Google, what’s left on my timer” or, if I have multiple timers I can say “Hey Google, what’s left on my potato timer” or “What’s left on my Lasagna timer”. When the timer is done and the sound plays I just say “Hey Google stop” and it stops again without me having to go to where my timer is and press a button with potentially greasy hands. Best regards, Sieghard From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:49 PM To: viPhone <[email protected]> Subject: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside Hi all, this is what I decided on: I didn't want to go the Amazon Alexa or iPhone route if I could avoid it, just wanted a small unit I could put in the central part of the house. This is the info of what I purchased. http://www.braillebookstore.com/ A Talking Weather Station, Sturdy and Feature-Rich Item Number: 1019 Product Features list of 11 items Speaks time, temperature, and humidity. Has built-in timer. One daily alarm. Can speak time in either 12 or 24-hour format. Heavy-duty, stylish, cube-shaped clock. Features high-quality female voice and digital display. Buttons on top of clock in a circular pattern. Clock will even announce time left on timer when Talk button is pressed. Takes 4 AAA batteries (not included). Measures about 4-3/4 in by 3 in by 2-3/4 in. Package Weight: about 9.9 ounces. list end Product Description Made for almost any room and lifestyle, this heavy-duty, stylish clock boasts all the features you could ever ask for in a timepiece - and more. Its cube-like shape makes it easy to find a place for, be it your kitchen counter or RV front table. And the features it offers make it an asset to any room. All the buttons are found on the top of the clock in a circular pattern. The Talk button is in the center, and gives you all the information you need to make a plan. "It is 5:49 PM. The temperature is 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity is 47 percent." Right away, you know you're late for your dinner date, it's too hot for your guests, but the humidity is just fine. But that's not all. The clock can speak the time in either 12 or 24-hour format. With the press of a single button, you can access the built-in timer, perfect for makeing sure you don't burn your cookies - or tonight's roast beef. The clock will even announce how much time is left on the timer when you hit the Talk button, something no other Talking Timer will do. This clock is the RV-lover's dream, and the one-stop solution for a crowded apartment or basement suite. It even has rubber feet to keep it from sliding around, making it a great choice for even a large kitchen. It's an alarm clock that speaks the time and temperature, has a built-in timer, and can even announce the humidity! Takes 4 AAA batteries, not included. Product Directions Directions for the All-Purpose Talking Clock From Future Aids, The Braille Superstore. After inserting 4 AAA batteries into your new clock, place it on a table in front of you with the display screen facing you and the buttons on the top. Buttons. In the center is the Talk button. To the left is Plus, and to the right is Minus. In front of the Talk button are two buttons. The front-left is Set, and the front-right is Mode. Behind the Talk button is a single large button called Timer. On the back of the clock, there is a switch to toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Setting the time. Press Mode and the clock announces Time Set. Press Set and you hear Hour Set. Press Plus and Minus to set the hour, then press Set again. The clock announces Minute set, so use Plus and Minus to set the minutes. Press Talk to hear what the time is set for at any time. To toggle between 12 and 24-hour time announcement, press Set a third time and a beep is heard. Press Plus or Minus, and either 12 or 24 is heard, indicating the format of time that will be spoken. Setting the alarm. Press Mode until Alarm Set is heard, and repeat the procedure described for setting the time. When finished, press Mode until "Time" is heard. Press Plus to turn the alarm on and off. If the alarm is on, Press Minus to toggle Snooze on and off. Using the timer. Press Timer, and Countdown Timer is heard. It is set on 10 minutes. 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