[Electronics-talk] talking programmable thermostats

[Christopher Chaltain]

How did you determine the app wasn't accessible? I don't use it myself, 
but it's discussed quite a bit on the viphone mailing list.

On 10/28/2013 08:43 PM, Annette Carr wrote:
> Yes I did check out Radio Thermostat and found out that it is not compatible
> with the Carrier Infinity system and the App is not accessible.  I can't
> remember if there was a way to try out their web access.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking programmable thermostats
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> I thought I'd already mentioned this, but have you checked out
> http://www.radiothermostat.com/ yet?
>
> On 10/28/2013 07:20 PM, Annette Carr wrote:
>> Andy,
>>
>> Thus far I have not found an accessible way to access the Carrier
>> Infinity system.  The thermostat is a touch screen, the internet based
>> access uses Adobe Air thus rendering the remote access to the system
>> totally inaccessible, and the Apple App is also totally inaccessible.
>> I'm still holding out hope that maybe I can create a template to go
>> over the thermostat that has holes cut out over the buttons that I would
> need to use.
>>
>>
>> Someone had posted that they use the Nest App, but I did not find that
>> to be accessible.  Plus, from best I can figure out it would not work
>> with the Carrier Infinity system.
>>
>> If anyone has any other suggestions for heating and cooling remote
>> access from either the iPhone or a PC with internet access, please share.
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W
>> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking programmable thermostats
>>
>> I love mine, but I know that in the near future I will need to buy a
>> new heating and AC unit, and I know that the new units are more high tech,
> I. e.
>> touch screens and the like, and I am concerned that my VIP will not be
>> able to work with it.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Steve Jacobson
>> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 1:04 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking programmable thermostats
>>
>> Gary,
>>
>> I've been happy with the thermostat I bought from
>> TalkingThermostats.com almost ten years ago.  I can't say I've heard
>> anyone say much negative about any of them, though.  Is there specific
> feedback you are looking for?
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Steve Jacobson
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:33:01 -0400
>> Gary Lee <kb9zuv at arrl.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Just looking for opinions on these devices.
>>>
>>> Just bought a new house, has a programmable thermostat but it is just
>> a touch screen one.
>>>
>>> what are your opinions of the currently available talking thermostats?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help.
>>>
>>> Gary Lee
>>> kb9zuv at arrl.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
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