RE: WiFi thermostats, an update

2017-11-01 Thread Rick Alfaro
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats, an update Hi Rick, What is the model number you have of this thermostat? Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, Octo

RE: WiFi thermostats, an update

2017-11-01 Thread Rick Alfaro
: RE: WiFi thermostats, an update Hi Rick, Glad you are happy with the Nest. I have had the Nest for a couple of years, and like you, I haven’t worried about the schedule. I let it determine our habits and remember them. I will say that I have encountered some problems when we’re away

RE: WiFi thermostats, an update

2017-10-31 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi Rick, What is the model number you have of this thermostat? Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: WiFi thermostats, an update I now have the Nest

RE: WiFi thermostats, an update

2017-10-31 Thread Les Kriegler
not, as it doesn’t respond to Voice Commands. What Voice Commands work? Thanks for any assistance. Best, Les Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: WiFi thermostats, an update I now have the Nest thermostat installed and am

WiFi thermostats, an update

2017-10-31 Thread Rick Alfaro
I now have the Nest thermostat installed and am very happy to report that the Nest app is quite accessible. I'm able to change various settings and raise or lower the temperature. I've also linked it to both Alexa and Google Home so controlling it by voice is really nice and works very well. I

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
back to the list on how accessible it is for me. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats As far as I know the Honeywell does

Re: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-24 Thread Richard Turner
ilto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 4:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: WiFi thermostats rick, The honeywell app works very well. The only thing I rea

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
As far as I know the Honeywell does not support Home Kit/SIRI. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 1:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats Chip, thanks for the great summary. So far

Re: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-24 Thread Richard Turner
uch can you really do via the Echo or Siri? I get the feeling it’s quite limited. From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-24 Thread Chip Orange
:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WiFi thermostats rick, The honeywell app works very well. The only thing I really wish was exposed to VoiceOver is the current inside/outside temperature reading. You can use the voice button and ask, but that is a bit hit and miss. I like

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-24 Thread Chip Orange
detected for some time, and it’s not during the setup sleep time. Hth, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats Chip, thanks

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-23 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi Richard, Can you use Voice Over to change the temperature? Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 8:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WiFi thermostats Yes, you can raise

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
hone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats I have several years of experience with the Nest thermostats: we own two, and we have two Nest smoke detectors as well (primarily because they will call your phone if an emergency occurs at home). The Nest app is moderately accessibl

Re: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-22 Thread Richard Turner
rom: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: WiFi thermostats rick, The honeywell app works ver

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-22 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi Richard, Can you raise or lower the heat or air conditioner settings with VO? Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WiFi thermostats rick

Re: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-22 Thread Richard Turner
Siri? I get the feeling it’s quite limited. From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE:

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
Of Chip Orange Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WiFi thermostats I have several years of experience with the Nest thermostats: we own two, and we have two Nest smoke detectors as well (primarily because they will call your phone if an emergency

RE: WiFi thermostats

2017-10-22 Thread Chip Orange
, October 21, 2017 1:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: WiFi thermostats Hello listers. I know this topic has been discussed several times on this list. At the time I had a functioning WiFi thermostat from Radio Thermostats known as the Filtreet CT50. Unfortunately, it’s bitten

WiFi thermostats

2017-10-21 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hello listers. I know this topic has been discussed several times on this list. At the time I had a functioning WiFi thermostat from Radio Thermostats known as the Filtreet CT50. Unfortunately, it's bitten the dust and no longer connects to my network, even not after long hours of trouble

RE: WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
to make sure the app continues to be accessible. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Dean Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:19 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WIFI thermostats and ios apps Hi Steve

WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-12 Thread Steve Sweeney
Hi All, I need to get a new thermostat for my house. I remember a while back there was some talk about one that worked well with our iphones. Does anyone remember? Thx -Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public

Re: WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The thermostats from Radio Thermostats at http://www.radiothermostat.com/control.html have been discussed on this list. Others, such as The Nest, have also been discussed. On 06/12/2013 05:30 AM, Steve Sweeney wrote: Hi All, I need to get a new thermostat for my house. I remember a while

Re: WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-12 Thread Sabato De Rosa
Sweeney To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:30 PM Subject: WIFI thermostats and ios apps Hi All, I need to get a new thermostat for my house. I remember a while back there was some talk about one that worked well with our iphones. Does anyone remember? Thx

Re: WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-12 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Steve, I have the Radio Thermostat model CT-30. Once it is installed and set up by a sighted person, you can operate it from your iPhone or desktop computer. Voice over plays well with the thermostat's interface, but the layout is not as intuitive as I would like it. And the instruction

Re: WIFI thermostats and ios apps

2013-06-12 Thread Rick Alfaro
I'm using a unit sold under either the Filtreet or 3M name with a model number of CT50. While the unit itself isn't accessible, the IOS software is very VO friendly and I'm able to fully control the thermostat via my iPhone 4s. There's only 1 part of the app that I haven't been able to use