As someone else said, how many apps are truly necessary. I don't have such an app, but I also don't have a talking thermostat either. If I were to upgrade to an accessible thermostat, I'd definitely consider going with a network capable thermostat along with an accessible app. >From what I could tell, it wasn't any more expensive. I also don't think this is just for a blind person who travels a lot, and I wouldn't assume there aren't blind travellers out there, but also for someone who leaves their house for the day and goes into work. It would give me piece of mind knowing I could remotely check the lights, thermostats and the like in my house. Note that these systems aren't designed or made especially for the blind, so there's no reason to think a blind person wouldn't get just as much out of these accessible apps as our sighted counterparts, who obviously also want such capabilities.
On 20/01/13 11:29, Alan Paganelli wrote: > I've had a talking thermostat for 6 or 7 years now. It has 4 variations > plus a weekend schedule. Just because we can isn't always a good reason > to do it. That's fine if you travel often but how many blind people do > you know who spend more time on the road then at home? We own a motor > home and travel often but this app isn't necessary IMHO. > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Traci <mailto:[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > *Sent:* Saturday, January 19, 2013 3:37 PM > *Subject:* Re: Home automation > > I appreciate the responses. > > The internet thermostat sounds interesting, but just over a year > ago, I invested in a talking one, so I'm not ready to leap that > direction. > > I read about the belkin on Amazon, and it received really mixed > reviews. In fact, most of the options I read on Amazon got mixed > reviews. Kind of makes this more challenging. > > Lol, maybe I'll shelf this idea for later, and purchase the simple > light timers. > > It all sounds pretty cool though. > > Traci > 1 step, 2 step, ... 1,311 steps! I can do the BIG CLIMB 2013, with > your support. Our efforts will help make a big difference in the > fight against blood cancers. Please give to the Leukemia & Lymphoma > Society. Learn more & donate here. Thank you. > > http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/BigClimb?px=1570735&pg=personal&fr_id=1250 > > On Jan 18, 2013, at 4:51 PM, Jonathan Mosen <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> What a great thread. I knew someone who had tried WeMo some time >> back who said the app had significant accessibility issues. This >> info is not particularly current by app standards, so it would be >> great to hear from anyone who's had a play recently. >> >> Jonathan >> On 19/01/2013, at 10:31 AM, "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >>> *When I talked to Verizon TechSupport last weekend, the >>> representative asked if I’d heard about WeMo.* >>> >>> ** >>> >>> *I hadn’t. It’s a system by Belkin which is driven by an app. I >>> have no idea if it’s accessible or anything else.* >>> >>> ** >>> >>> *Here’s the link to the app:* >>> >>> *https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wemo/id511376996?mt=8* >>> >>> ** >>> >>> *And, here’s the itunes description:* >>> >>> *Description * >>> >>> *App controls the WeMo Switch and WeMo Motion. >>> >>> The iPhone home remote. Control stuff in your home – from anywhere. >>> >>> Introducing WeMo. >>> >>> Belkin’s new WeMo system is a family of simple, ingenious >>> products that use your iPhone and your home Wi-Fi® network to >>> connect you to the things and people you love. WeMo is your home >>> at your fingertips. >>> >>> WeMo can control just about anything. >>> >>> With WeMo you can turn on a light from another room, or turn it >>> off from across town. You can put your home on a schedule—living >>> room lights go on in the evening, kids’ TV goes off at bedtime. >>> You can check to make sure you turned the iron off, after you’ve >>> already left. WeMo Switch is the iPhone home remote. >>> >>> The Complete WeMo System. >>> >>> The WeMo App runs on your iPhone and controls any electronic >>> device you plug into a WeMo Switch—if you can plug it in, you can >>> turn it on or off with WeMo. And WeMo Motion lets you control the >>> devices when motion is detected. Have the floor lamp go on when >>> you enter the living room, and turn off when you leave. >>> >>> WeMo Switch and WeMo Motion are available at major retailers. >>> >>> The WeMo family of products is great at automating repetitive >>> tasks, and at allowing you to control your household in ways >>> you’d never thought possible. >>> >>> The beauty of WeMo is it’s completely modular. You can control as >>> much or as little of your home as you like. Control one light, >>> one room, or the whole house. There’s no limit to what WeMo can >>> do. If you can think of it, you can probably do it with WeMo. >>> WeMo is your home at your fingertips. >>> >>> Check out the WeMo community at >>> https://getsatisfaction.com/belkinwemo* >>> >>> *...More <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wemo/id511376996?mt=8##>* >>> >>> *Belkin International, Inc. Web Site >>> <http://www.belkin.com/wemo>WeMo Support >>> <http://www.belkin.com/embed/en-us/wemo/ios/support>Application >>> License Agreement >>> >>> <https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewEula?id=511376996>* >>> >>> ** >>> >>> ** >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>> *From:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> [mailto:[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Traci >>> *Sent:* Friday, January 18, 2013 1:10 PM >>> *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* Home automation >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Has anyone explored controlling lights & appliances with their >>> iDevices? >>> >>> At first, I went searching for the old-fashion plug-in light >>> timers, but then I got curious about this. >>> >>> If anyone has direct experience with apps/products, please share >>> your findings here. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Traci >>> >>> 1 step, 2 step, ... 1,311 steps! 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