[NFBWATlk] Talking thermostat

[Nightingale, Noel]

We had a talking thermostat made by Smart Ways until yesterday, and it was great.  Now, it looks like it is no longer available.  I really want to avoid a thermostat that either relies on an app so that I have to have my phone with me or that relies on a smart speaker.   Do folks have any other ideas for thermostats that are tactile, and you can tell what the temperature is?

Noel

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From: NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mary Ellen Gabias via NFBWATlk
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 4:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFBWATlk] Talking thermostat


The trend seems to be having thermostats work with devices like Amazon Alexa or with Google. That’s what we did. It works quite well. Of course, when things don’t work with the Amazon device, they really stopped working. We have a microwave that is supposed to be voice controlled Through the Amazon device. When it works, it’s great. When it doesn’t, the simplest thing is to rely on the old-fashioned push buttons, which are also there. I’m not sure how I feel about the SmartHome movement in general. Questions of surveillance of privacy are significant. They sure can be handy, though. I’m glad to be able to talk to people at our front door before I open it. Good luck finding a talking thermostat. If you find one that actually talks itself, I’d be interested in knowing about it. Mary Ellen.
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> On Feb 10, 2025, at 2:45 PM, Nightingale, Noel via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> The talking thermostat Jim and I have for our house is no longer working.  Does anyone know where I can get a new one?  Are they made any more?
>
> Noel
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