others connecting to your sonos speakers?

Hi everyone another small sonos question. I did read on their community forums that some ppl have problems with other people connecting their spotify to the persons sonos speakers when this is not wanted. I am presuming that this can only be done if you are both on the seem wifi network? I do

sonos now has possibility to limit volume

Hi, Sorry if everyone knows this already but just out of curiosity i scrolled through the last few release notes for sonos software and see that you can now limit the max volume for groups of sonos speakers from within the app. I thought that this would be very useful for if you accidentally to

Re: Instant Pot makes Google Assistant your new sous chef

Ok this is pretty sweet. On 1/7/19, Cristóbal Muñoz wrote: > > Perhaps something of interest for owners of the wifi model or those who may > be considering one. The ideal thing would be for the Instant Pot folks to > simply address the accessibility issues in the app, but anyway. > > > > > > Inst

Re: Apple and China - not a rosy future

Got to protect those precious margins… dumb trade wars aside, it’s not the worst thing in the world for Apple to get a little reality check either… my xr is fine and all, but had they come out with a second generation SE, I would have been all over that sucker like ugly on an ape. After AppleCar

Instant Pot makes Google Assistant your new sous chef

Perhaps something of interest for owners of the wifi model or those who may be considering one. The ideal thing would be for the Instant Pot folks to simply address the accessibility issues in the app, but anyway. Instant Pot makes Google Assistant your new sous chef It was only a ma

RE: My fight with the Ring Pro and thoughts on the Nest Hello Video Doorbell and the Google Home smartspeakers

Hi Robin, Rick and First of all, I haven't seen a section like in the Ring app where you got a choice of a bunch of sounds, the Nest Hello does a basic notification and as far as I am concerned that's OK. As for answering a ring I had a chance to try it when a delivery guy rang the doorbell thi

RE: How to change to a different shipping address in Amazon app

Somebody posted that you have to clear the history or something like that and after they did this it worked for them. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of R Van Lant Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 6:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: How to change

RE: How to change to a different shipping address in Amazon app

I cannot get it to work either. Tried to send something to my mom and couldn't get select her address in the app. I finally logged into the website an did it from there, but think it was still a little goofy there. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@goo

How to change to a different shipping address in Amazon app

This is a very strange problem considering I bought a lot using my amazon app at Christmas. I am actually asking for a friend, but I found out myself it doesn't work for me either. So, I put something in my cart. I go to place my order. I go down to billing address and tap on my name. Now I che

Re: Moving from mail to dropbox

Hi Dave, I assume you're using an iOS device. Double-tap the attachment so your focus is in the attachment. Locate the share sheet, and choose Dropbox. Then you ll be able to select the folder to put it in. Best, Anna > On Jan 7, 2019, at 3:30 PM, 'David Petrilli' via VIPhone > wrote: > >

Moving from mail to dropbox

Hi I need to move an email attachment to dropbox. How can I do this? Thanks Dave -- 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 con

Re: Contacting a developer, regarding an App

Anna and others who know, What is the best link on the AppleVis site to send to a developer? Thanks. Sandy Finley Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2019, at 1:05 PM, Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hi Terri, > > I would start by saying how much you like the app and why. Then explain that > you are u

Re: question on Described Audio with network apps

I have not used any of the network apps. But, using the Xfinity Stream app, any channel that broadcasts a show with audio description just works. Richard "He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself, for every man hath need to be forgiven." Edward Herbert

RE: question on Described Audio with network apps

If you have the audio description setting on your device .. the ABC app should realize that and you should get the descriptive track .. I haven’t used the other apps lately, but last I knew, the others don’t have the DVS track From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Vicki W. Sent: Monda

Re: question on Described Audio with network apps

The setting is under Settings, General, Accessibility. There is a Media section a ways down the list and you what to turn Audio Description on. It defaults to off. You may need to also do something within the app for your network. HTH, Richard "He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge

Re: Contacting a developer, regarding an App

Hi Terri, I would start by saying how much you like the app and why. Then explain that you are using the app with VoiceOver and have noticed some problems. Be as specific as you can about what you are trying to do and the problems you run into. Tell them that Applevis has a section for develope

In the market for a new TV? How about one which supports Apple's Homekit/Airplay 2, Google Assistant/Chromecast as well as Alexa

Vizio announces AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support coming to SmartCast-enabled TVs this year -- 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

RE: Restoring a backup to a new phone

No, the phone's name is of no importance when it comes to restoring a backup and in fact I prefer to add something to the name to identify the phone. -Original Message- From: 'Gary Robinson' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 2:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Restorin

RE: How to switch BeatsX or AirPods back to phone from watch?

Exactly, the Airpods came out what a year and a half ago in September of 2017 or was it even 2016? I guess we'll see if the expected Airpods update comes out this year whether this will be addressed, but this along with the lack of volume control on the Airpods makes me hold off. They are super-

RE: Apple Watch Series 4: Can I get it to express time in VIBra;ns8

No, this is a Voiceover feature since with Voiceover off I assume Apple thinks the user is sighted and they can of course just glance at the watch and see the time. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Pete Nalda Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 3:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject

RE: Apple Care For Refurbished Apple Products From Amazon?

No From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 7:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Care For Refurbished Apple Products From Amazon? Hi, list. Can I purchase Apple Care for the refurbished Apple products from Amazon? Thanks! -- The followin

Apple and China - not a rosy future

Interesting article and with Trump's aggressive and ridiculous trade wars this will get worse before it gets better (that is my opinion): The iPhone XR is the "phone that's failing Apple" Happy reading, Sieghard -- The following information i

Apple Care For Refurbished Apple Products From Amazon?

Hi, list. Can I purchase Apple Care for the refurbished Apple products from Amazon? Thanks! -- 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 inappropr

question on Described Audio with network apps

I am wondering if it is possible to activate described audio on the programs that have it when using network apps such as ABC, CBS or NBC when using them on my SE phone or mini Ipad. I have no problem accessing the programs, but I don't know how to turn audio description on and off if it can ev

RE: Accessible recipes App

I just found one called Copy Me That. It is free and behaves likes Paprika 3, at least from the description since I have not purchased Paprika. I was able to add a recipe from the once Upon A Chef web site, which is one I like very much. www.onceuponachef.com Ther

RE: Using Your iPhone Without a Touchscreen

Yes, you will still hear your caller. To get back open the app switcher. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Carolyn Arnold Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 3:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com S

Re: Accessible recipes App

I also use all recipes app which has some accessibility challenges but I can still use it. Unfortunately, are used to be able to save things to favorites and easily access them but I can’t any longer. However, from the main screen if I just search for recipes I can tap on whatever options come u

Re: Apple Watch Series 4: Can I get it to express time in VIBra;ns8

Does this do that with voiceover off as well? Thanks Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Jan 6, 2019, at 6:24 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Hi, > If you double tap on the watch,

Re: need the direct link to for a new password on my apple id

Thank you, so much for responding to me, Ran, I got it all straightened out. - Original Message - From: Ryan Mann To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 6:47 AM Subject: Re: need the direct link to for a new password on my apple id The site you go to ch

Restoring a backup to a new phone

Hi all, When restoring a  backup of an old phone to a  new model is it necessary for the new phone to have the same name as the original phone? I changed the name on the new phone slightly to make identification easier but there seem to be some odd quirks, not major, but I am wondering if per