[NFBCS] Smart locks and thermostat

[Derrick Day]

Yeah, ring is accessible. No idea the feature set of there locks though. I have the doorbell and it works great.

Thanks,
Derrick C. Day

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From: Reece O'Bryan <reeceobryan at icloud.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 8:12:47 PM
To: Derrick Day <brlkid at outlook.com>
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Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Smart locks and thermostat

I need a simple option that is easy to change the code remotely, it doesn’t have to have fingerprint really. Is Ring accessible?



Thank you,

-Reece O’Bryan
C: (502)-827-3724
1645 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862



On Apr 11, 2022, at 9:59 AM, Derrick Day <brlkid at outlook.com> wrote:



With regards to remotely controlling the lock with Siri, that depends. You definetly can use the UTech app to control the lock remotely. I have gotten the codes to be accessible with voiceover but some buttons and other controls have some weird labeling with voiceover. If you want to go the homeKit rout, you are going to need an apple TV or homePod to act as a home hub in order to control the lock remotely that way. If that sounds too complicated, I know that there are different locks, I just liked the UBolt Pro because of the fingerprint reader. I can look into some more simplistic options if you would like, just let me know. The Nest Thermostats are controlled through the google home app which is completely accessible although I integrated them with homeKit because I like to have one app to control everything. If you decide to go with the home integration for both of these, I can assist you with installing homeBridge assuming that is the way you would like to go. Sorry, I know that is a lot of information, smartHome tech can be quite confusing, but it can be extremely rewarding when done.



Thanks,

Derrick C. Day



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From: Reece O'Bryan <reeceobryan at icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2022 7:04:58 AM
To: Derrick Day <brlkid at outlook.com>
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Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Smart locks and thermostat

Does the lock you are talking about have the ability to change the codes remotely? Yes I amIf I am understanding you correctly, then I think I would be able to remotely control the devices using Siri.
 Can you link me to the exact one you were talking about?


Thank you,

-Reece O’Bryan
C: (502)-827-3724
1645 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862



On Apr 10, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Derrick Day <brlkid at outlook.com> wrote:



I have a UltraLoq smart lock, the UBolt pro. I like it because it can use a fingerprint or code to unlock. The app is mostly accessible but there are a couple of issues so I set it up with something called HomeBridge which lets me use it with the IOS Home app. I also have nest thermostats which I also used with HomeBridge.



Thanks,

Derrick C. Day



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Subject: [NFBCS] Smart locks and thermostat



Any recommendations for smart lock and thermostat fully accessible with screenreader?
Need ability to add and remove unlock codes remotely.


Thank you,

-Reece O’Bryan
C: (502)-827-3724
1645 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862


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