The only reason why I asked you because, when I opened it, it asked me to turn on microphone. Thanks once again. Anthony
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 06 February 2021 20:56 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: thermometers, was RE: mistake I do not have it as yet, but it shows the results in the app on your Apple device and VoiceOver reads it. It does not speak itself. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy > On Feb 6, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: > > So are you saying that this thermometer doesn't speak? > > Andy > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sieghard Weitzel" > <siegh...@live.ca> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 8:04 AM > Subject: RE: thermometers, was RE: mistake > > > Yes, that should be the one, we bought ours at least 4 or 5 years ago so I'm > sure maybe it has been updated slightly, but ours has worked reliably this > entire time and I am actually not sure if I ever changed the batteries. O f > course there are times when I may only use it once or twice a year, but each > time if I take it out of my drawer, remove the protective cap and press the > button it vibrates which is the signal that it's ready, I then move it from > the middle of my forehead to my temple, it vibrates again indicating it took > the reading. At that point the reading is displayed on the little LCD screen, > I then just put the cap back on and put it back in the drawer and usually > about 20 or 30 seconds later I get a notification on my iPhone which includes > the result. I can tap on this, the Thermo app then opens and I can assign > that reading to myself or, if my wife used it, I can assign it to her profile > since she is also set up in the app. As I said, the thermometer is connected > to our home WiFi so if I get a new phone I only download the app (or it gets > transferred if I use the quick transfer method to set up my new phone from my > old), I just have to sign into the app again and it all works. > It takes a few practice runs to get the timing right, i.e. how fast you move > it. You don't, by the way, touch the skin but hold it about a half inch or so > away from it. I usually put my thumb right on the edge of the sensor which is > recessed in a round opening and keep the same distance from my forehead this > way. It takes about 4 seconds or so between the first vibration when it's > ready and the second which indicates it's done and in that time you should > move from the middle of your forehead to your temple. > Just to show how quickly the result usually is transferred to your iPhone, I > did the following test just now in order to count how many seconds it takes: > 1. I pressed the button and after it vibrated I moved it along my > forehead to my temple counting 2. After the second vibration I put the > thermometer down and wrote the following: > "It takes about 4 seconds or so between the first vibration when it's ready > and the second which indicates it's done and in that time you should move > from the middle of your forehead to your temple." > 3. I was almost done writing this sentence when I heard the sound that there > was a notification and Voiceover started up and read the following > notification: > Thermo, new reading, unassigned, 37.20 degrees at 7:51 AM And for > those who use these weird Fahrenheit measurements, this would be 98.96 > degrees I also just repeated the measurement about 5 minutes later and this > time I counted how long it took for the notification to pop up and it was > around 26 seconds, seemed the first was a bit faster. Anyways, the result > this time was 37.1 degrees so a 0.1 degree Celsius difference or about 0.2 > degrees Fahrenheit. > > Best regards, > Sieghard > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:38 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: thermometers, was RE: mistake > > Hi Sieghard, > At Amazon, Withings Thermo - smart Temporal Thermometer, is $99. Is that the > one you have? > It takes 2 triple A batteries, included. I suspect they last quite a while. > > Thanks, > > > Richard > > Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to > realize that you are in a hurry. > > > My web site, > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tu > rner42.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C1f1f1795d7a74ea016f308d8cad8218b%7 > C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637482376908752833%7CUnkno > wn%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiL > CJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8eMtYUij19AnZ9Sfg5UHtvLF17fYjra0qlLaitu > R%2BVQ%3D&reserved=0 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of > Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:25 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: mistake > > We have the Withings Thermo which uses WiFi not Bluetooth and once connected > it is simple to use and the app is accessible. It also seems to be very > consistent and accurate, but It is a bit on the pricier side. > You have to check how easy or not it is to get one. They are sold pretty much > everywhere, Apple Store, Amazon, Best Buy etc.. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:28 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: mistake > > This is why I always read the descriptions in the app store before > downloading apps. Here is the description for Body Temperature: > Description > Track body temperature. Take care of yourself. > > Simple beautiful app for your health. > > > Save your data to Apple Health or get your temperature from Apple Health. See > the beautiful graphs and stats. > > > Connect your smart bluetooth thermometer to track the temperature. > Disclaimer: App measurements are just recommendations and can't be used for > diagnostics or medical purpose. Always seek a doctor's advice before making > any medical decisions. > > > * You see it says you have to have a Smart Bluetooth thermometer ... and if > you did, VoiceOver would likely speak the plus sign as an Add button. > > Perhaps you should check for the infrared thermometers that talk so no app is > required. Check out Independent Living Aids or LS&S products. > > Richard > > Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to > realize that you are in a hurry. > > > My web site, > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tu > rner42.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C1f1f1795d7a74ea016f308d8cad8218b%7 > C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637482376908752833%7CUnkno > wn%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiL > CJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8eMtYUij19AnZ9Sfg5UHtvLF17fYjra0qlLaitu > R%2BVQ%3D&reserved=0 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of > Janet Bell > Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:17 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: mistake > > Hi Seighard, it was an app I saw in a quiz so I decided to download it > and when you opened it it just asked you to press the plus sign. I > haven't got a body thermometer because I don't know which one would be > accessible for an iPhone. I only want a thermometer just to keep an > eye on my temperature in this pandemic times so if you know of one > please let me know. thanks very much for your help. Janet > >> On 01/02/2021 15:28, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> Is it the one by Alina Mikhaylova? I always find with generic words like >> "Body Temperature" it is best to provide a direct app store link. >> You do realize you need a Bluetooth body thermometer with this app? I don't >> think there are just apps which can give you your body temperature with just >> the iPhone sinc ethe iPhone simply doesn't have the necessary sensors. >> Maybe more information might help, e.g. which thermometer do you have and >> doesn't your thermometer have its own app like the Thermo thermometer and >> app? >> >> Best regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf >> Of Janet Bell >> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:19 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: mistake >> >> sorry guys the app is called body temperature janet >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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