That is good news, sounds like the way to go, download Alexa, which I'll do, when we get moved.
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 4:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple Accessibility Gravity Check-in Lisa, This is not true. The Amazon Alexa app can do Everything that an Alexa device can do. I have an old iPhone, which has no cellular service. The phone is connected to wifi only. I/we use the app ONLY to control smart lights & our Ring security camera. The Only thing that I do Not use the app for is adding items into my shopping cart & placing orders. I even make wifi calls using the app. A stand alone Amazon Alexa device is not necessary. Donna > > Hi, Carolyn. > > > If you just want to order and browse Amazon the app is fine. If you want to > use smart lights and switches and such, you'll need Alexa. > > > Hope this clears things up. > > > Lisa > > > Lisa Belville > missktlab1...@frontier.com > >> On 8/9/2022 8:40 AM, Carolyn Arnold wrote: >> Knowing these things, I see no advantage to getting Alexa. Please correct >> me, any of you, if this is incorrect. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson >> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 8:11 PM >> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >> >> I don't use any kind of smart lights, but I'm sure that will work with the >> iPhone. Good luck. >> >>> On 8/8/22, Carolyn Arnold <carolynarnold1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> That sounds great then, Joshua. I assume that the iPhone can work >>> with smart light switches? >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com] >>> On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson >>> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 4:37 PM >>> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>> >>> I have the amazon shopping app on my iPhone. You don't need the >>> Alexa app to do that. >>> >>> On 8/8/22, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@outlook.com> wrote: >>>> I'm not sure what you're asking, but you can use the Amazon app on >>>> your iPhone to place orders with Amazon. I'd also assume you could >>>> use the Alexa app on your iPhone to also place an Amazon order. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Christopher (AKA CJ) >>>> Chaltain at Outlook >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com <vipho...@googlegroups.com> On >>>> Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold >>>> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 12:01 PM >>>> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: RE: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>>> >>>> Can you do Amazon ordering with the iPhone without Alexa? >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Richard Turner >>>> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 11:30 AM >>>> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: RE: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>>> >>>> You can order with the app, but be very careful that it is adding >>>> the correct item to your cart. >>>> Also, be careful when using your phone with the app listening or a >>>> device listening, because if it hears your phone say something >>>> like, I can add the roborock vacuum to your cart; you may find that >>>> item is now in your cart. >>>> It took a bit of work to get it out of the cart. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Richard >>>> “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom >>>> of thought which they seldom use.” - Søren Kierkegaard >>>> >>>> My web site: >>>> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww. >>>> turner42.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cef213a3dadbf4428e40e08da795f8 >>>> 69 >>>> d >>>> %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637955748426886656%7C >>>> Un >>>> k >>>> nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1h >>>> aW >>>> w >>>> iLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=991o18fzRUfHtHYrQHjyysVla >>>> bS >>>> K >>>> %2FfQtHWmmVOspMSo%3D&reserved=0 >>>> 🦅 >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com <vipho...@googlegroups.com> On >>>> Behalf Of Donna Casteen >>>> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 8:27 AM >>>> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>>> >>>> Carolyn, I haven't tried ordering from the app or adding items to >>>> my cart. I do use the Alexa app to play games, play my music >>>> playlist, search answers to questions, get the current/daily weather >>>> forecast etc. >>>> >>>> Donna >>>> >>>>> That is great. I understand I can order with amazon? >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com] >>>>> On Behalf Of Donna Casteen >>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 8:21 PM >>>>> To: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>>>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>>>> >>>>> Carolyn, You can download the Amazon Alexa app from the app store >>>>> & use it like someone who has an Amazon Alexa device. >>>>> >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>>> Mark, how do you download Alexa? I guess you have to buy it? >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>>>> [mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com] >>>>>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor >>>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:36 PM >>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com; vipho...@googlegroups.com >>>>>> Subject: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple >>>>>> Accessibility Gravity Check-in >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> Just wanted to check in with everyone and wish you all a happy >>>>>> Apple accessibility summer. I cannot believe that August 2022 is >>>>>> already underway. >>>>>> >>>>>> You know, it's kind of funny, I use my Apple devices more and >>>>>> more and yet I have less and less to say about them as they >>>>>> continue to get better and better. (smile) >>>>>> >>>>>> A few things that I have been intending to post but have not: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. >>>>>> In addition to my wired EarPods, I now use both AirPods, third >>>>>> gen, and Airpods Pro, on a regular basis. While I would have to >>>>>> say that my Airpods Pro offer better sound quality, I like the >>>>>> Airpods third gen, because they offer an easier / lighter >>>>>> listening experience. I know that sounds crazy but, for me, it is true. >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. >>>>>> My poor old 8 Plus is truly on its last legs. The lightening >>>>>> port can no longer hold a cable, unassisted. This is to say, in >>>>>> order for me to keep a cable inserted, the phone must be on a >>>>>> horizontal plain or the cable will fall out. I do use a wireless >>>>>> charger with it but . I am going to try to make it last until >>>>>> the next iPhone release which, hopefully, will offer some form of touch >>>>>> ID. >>>>>> However, If touch ID is not included in the next release I will >>>>>> either purchase the biggest best new phone or I will get an S E. >>>>>> One way or another, my beloved 8 Plus is on its way out >>>>>> (smile.) >>>>>> >>>>>> 3. >>>>>> My iPad 10.5 2017 is going strong; it runs like a champ. However, >>>>>> I am definitely going to get a new MacBook Pro after I purchase >>>>>> my next iPhone. >>>>>> I have a MacBook Air, M1, in the house but I really don't like >>>>>> the fact that it automatically powers on at the touch of any key. >>>>>> This is quite annoying. >>>>>> >>>>>> 4. >>>>>> As for software? I find that I am using fewer and fewer apps. I >>>>>> am not sure why. >>>>>> >>>>>> All of the apps that allow me to easily manage my finances >>>>>> continue to be my favorite apps, of course. However the Amazon >>>>>> apps continue to be at the top of my must have list. I noticed >>>>>> some kind of a glitch between VoiceOver and Alexa on an iPhone 11, the >>>>>> other day. >>>>>> Interesting as this glitch does not occur on my beloved 8 Plus. >>>>>> My solution? Delete and then reinstall the Alexa app. >>>>>> >>>>>> Pill Reminder, My Chart, CA Lottery, and Yelp also head-up my >>>>>> favorite apps list, these days. Of course, I am omitting all of >>>>>> the native Apple apps as their significance to my accessible life >>>>>> is unparalleled >>>>>> >>>>>> While I continue to be a big fan of Twitter, for some reason, the >>>>>> app, and the service itself, for that matter, feel less >>>>>> streamline and unencumbered, these days. Just my opinion, of course. >>>>>> >>>>>> Uber, Lift, and Insta Cart are amazing, as always. >>>>>> >>>>>> And of course, all of the book reading apps remain dear to my heart. >>>>>> >>>>>> While I would love to list some games that I enjoy on either iOS >>>>>> or iPad OS, alas, I cannot. I do not know of any onboard (not >>>>>> requiring an internet >>>>>> connection) VoiceOver accessible card games and / or board games; >>>>>> a sad reality, to be sure. >>>>>> >>>>>> All replies to this post are welcome and, in fact, greatly appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> I hope this finds you all happy and well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>>>> Google Groups "VIPhone, The Next Generation" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to viphone2+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>> 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