Hi Group,
Well the pages referenced on this 4 talking thermostat page renders
two of them file not found and the other one kind of complex.
On 11/14/2022 2:40 PM, heather albright
wrote:
Hello, I received a call from the
technician out of New Orleans this morning 11:30 Monday nov.
14 2022, I was informed they do not have any more stock of
these units at that location and he verified these units were
not in production anymore. I am sorry for anyone who wanted
one. He did not have any information for an updated unit. So I
found a link that lists the top 2022 talking Thermostat; it
does have the viv on the list, just ignore it.
https://www.everydaysight.com/talking-thermostats/
Please make a note of the details as some
require you to have a speaker to make the unit talk and if you
do not have access or if your internet is down, the unit will
not be talking. I do not know if there are more not listed off
this link. If anyone knows of a source not listed, please post
to the list for others.
Cheers Heather
T
That was so nice of you to call like that. I'm sure that
will be helpful to anyone who might be interested in buying a
new unit. It is an excellent product.
Marda
On 11/13/2022 2:53 PM, heather albright
wrote:
This was an inaccurate statement so, I
will tell everyone the correct information. Yes smart way
solutions is no longer operating out of that office in New
Orleans but, they still do have some units available. I
just got off the phone with one of the technicians at 2:30
on 11/13/2022 from New Orleans. So, when they run out, they
will not be making them anymore. So if Anyone wants one,
first come first serve, please call the number:
(504)733-5888 to see if they can send you a unit. This is
Monday threw Friday. He does not know how many they still
have in stock. I think they may have another unit but, he
did not tell me about it. I only called to check on the
older unit so I did not ask.
Cheers Heather
The business in New Orleans
doesn't exist any more.
Stay safe & take care. Mike.
----- Original Message -----
Sent:
Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:47 AM
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] VIP Thermostat Link for Blind Mice
I think the place in New Orleans maybe
cheaper, if they have them in stock. Heather
Sent from Mail for Windows
I saw your link. I was looking for other possibilities
besides blind mice mall. They are a good company and all
that but I was wondering if other places might carry the
product for a lower price. Granted their price is lower
than suggested retail price but we all know that suggested
retail prices tend to be high and products can often be had
for substantially less than that although since this is a
product specifically disigned for the blind and visually
impaired rather than a mainstream product I know those items
are often going to cost more. As is the usual thing I am
frustrated by the fact that these devices for the blind
always seem to cost more than a simple device that would do
the same thing for a sighted person and I think a lot of
such talking products that blind mice mall sells cost way
more than they should. I am thinking of the talking toaster
oven and the talking microwave. I would love to own those
products but can't justify the prices for them. i really
hope my VIp, which we bought elsewhere but I don't remember
where my husband bought it, lasts for a very long time but
if it doesn't and there are no other places that sell it
besides blind mice megamall I will probably find a way to
buy one there because I value the unit so much. Who knows
though. I'm just hoping mine lasts for a long time.
Marda
On 11/11/2022 11:04 PM, -Mike B wrote:
Here's the direct link to the
Blind Mice Mart page for the VIP3000 talking
thermostat. I've sent this twice already and
apparently y'all have bypassed my posts.
***** Item Detail
Product ID: VIP-3000
Control Number: 3196066
V I P 3000 Talking Thermostat
The VIP 3000 is a universal
heating - cooling talking thermostat
designed specifically for persons who are blind or
have low vision. The VIP 3000 can control most Gas,
Oil and Electric 24 Vac Heating and Air Conditioning
Systems including the newest multi-stage (up to 3
stages of heat and 2 stages of cooling) furnaces, air
conditioners and heat pump systems. The VIP 3000
can also control Heat Pump / Dual Fuel (Hybrid)
systems with 1 or 2 stage Compressors and Auxiliary
Heat. The VIP 3000 has enhanced speech functions
including
a talking Fan Button (fan on - fan auto), the System
Button (heat-off-cool-auxiliary) and optional
auto-changeover.
Talking Thermostats introduced
the VIP Series in 2003. The VIP Series are the first
accessible digital thermostats that were specifically
designed
to offer audio playback of indoor temperature,
temperature settings and programming instructions so
blind and visually impaired users can precisely and
easily manage their indoor comfort.
Today, thermostats are
difficult to read and adjust because they have LCD
displays and flat surface keypads that do not provide
tactile feedback. The
VIP 3000 provides the necessary feedback in the form
of a human voice. Everything that is shown on the LCD
display is also spoken. With each press of
the over sized up or down arrow shaped buttons, the
talking thermostat “speaks” the temperature setting to
the user, i.e., 68, 69, 70, etc. Pressing the
“REPORT” button, the user hears the current room
temperature, temperature setting and mode. Other
thermostat settings are also easy to perform because
of the built-in voice instructions.
In addition to the voice
instructions mentioned above, an audio CD (compact
disk) with complete instructions to operate and
program the VIP 3000 is included
with each thermostat. These instructions are in MP3
and Wave file format and can be listened to using a CD
player or computer. A text file is also included
that can be listened to using your favorite text to
speech software.
The VIP 3000 is a single zone
battery powered thermostat that can be setup for
either programmable (setback) or non-programmable
(manual) operation depending
on the application. In the programmable mode, the
homeowner can preset the house temperature. The unit
can automatically raise or lower temperature in
the house at pre-determined times of day such as when
the occupants go to bed at night, rise in the morning,
leave the house for the day or return home
in the afternoon. In the non-programmable mode, all
automatic setback functions are turned off and the VIP
functions as a manual “talking thermostat”.
The VIP uses four AA batteries
with a typical battery life of 18 months. When
batteries get weak, a low battery announcement will be
heard when the “REPORT”
button is pressed. The low battery announcement
begins approximately 2 weeks before the batteries
completely fail. This gives the user ample time to
change the batteries.
The VIP has built in freeze
protection. In the unlikely event the thermostat is
inadvertently turned off, becomes inoperative or the
batteries fail, the
residence will be maintained at 40 degrees until the
problem has been corrected.
Please Note: The VIP Talking Thermostats are not
designed to work with high voltage electric baseboard
systems or high voltage electric wall heaters.
How to Change Batteries and
Mounting Vip 3000 Talking Thermostat
Suggested Retail Price: $299.00
Mice Price: $279.00
Weight: 1.0000 pounds
Quantity:
1
Add to Cart
Stay safe & take care. Mike.
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Hello, I received a call from the technician out of New Orleans this morning 11:30 Monday nov. 14 2022, I was informed they do not have any more stock of these units at that location and he verified these units were not in production anymore. I am sorry for anyone who wanted one. He did not have any information for an updated unit. So I found a link that lists the top 2022 talking Thermostat; it does have the viv on the list, just ignore it. https://www.everydaysight.com/talking-thermostats/ Please make a note of the details as some require you to have a speaker to make the unit talk and if you do not have access or if your internet is down, the unit will not be talking. I do not know if there are more not listed off this link. If anyone knows of a source not listed, please post to the list for others. Cheers Heather
From: MardaSent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 2:59 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.ioSubject: Re: [TechTalk] VIP Thermostat Link for Blind Mice T That was so nice of you to call like that. I'm sure that will be helpful to anyone who might be interested in buying a new unit. It is an excellent product. Marda On 11/13/2022 2:53 PM, heather albright wrote: This was an inaccurate statement so, I will tell everyone the correct information. Yes smart way solutions is no longer operating out of that office in New Orleans but, they still do have some units available. I just got off the phone with one of the technicians at 2:30 on 11/13/2022 from New Orleans. So, when they run out, they will not be making them anymore. So if Anyone wants one, first come first serve, please call the number: (504)733-5888 to see if they can send you a unit. This is Monday threw Friday. He does not know how many they still have in stock. I think they may have another unit but, he did not tell me about it. I only called to check on the older unit so I did not ask. Cheers Heather The business in New Orleans doesn't exist any more.
Stay safe & take care. Mike.
----- Original Message ----- Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] VIP Thermostat Link for Blind Mice I think the place in New Orleans maybe cheaper, if they have them in stock. Heather Sent from Mail for Windows I saw your link. I was looking for other possibilities besides blind mice mall. They are a good company and all that but I was wondering if other places might carry the product for a lower price. Granted their price is lower than suggested retail price but we all know that suggested retail prices tend to be high and products can often be had for substantially less than that although since this is a product specifically disigned for the blind and visually impaired rather than a mainstream product I know those items are often going to cost more. As is the usual thing I am frustrated by the fact that these devices for the blind always seem to cost more than a simple device that would do the same thing for a sighted person and I think a lot of such talking products that blind mice mall sells cost way more than they should. I am thinking of the talking toaster oven and the talking microwave. I would love to own those products but can't justify the prices for them. i really hope my VIp, which we bought elsewhere but I don't remember where my husband bought it, lasts for a very long time but if it doesn't and there are no other places that sell it besides blind mice megamall I will probably find a way to buy one there because I value the unit so much. Who knows though. I'm just hoping mine lasts for a long time. Marda On 11/11/2022 11:04 PM, -Mike B wrote: Here's the direct link to the Blind Mice Mart page for the VIP3000 talking thermostat. I've sent this twice already and apparently y'all have bypassed my posts. ***** Item Detail
Product ID: VIP-3000
Control Number: 3196066
V I P 3000 Talking Thermostat The VIP 3000 is a universal heating - cooling talking thermostat
designed specifically for persons who are blind or have low vision. The VIP 3000 can control most Gas, Oil and Electric 24 Vac Heating and Air Conditioning
Systems including the newest multi-stage (up to 3 stages of heat and 2 stages of cooling) furnaces, air conditioners and heat pump systems. The VIP 3000
can also control Heat Pump / Dual Fuel (Hybrid) systems with 1 or 2 stage Compressors and Auxiliary Heat. The VIP 3000 has enhanced speech functions including
a talking Fan Button (fan on - fan auto), the System Button (heat-off-cool-auxiliary) and optional auto-changeover. Talking Thermostats introduced the VIP Series in 2003. The VIP Series are the first accessible digital thermostats that were specifically designed
to offer audio playback of indoor temperature, temperature settings and programming instructions so blind and visually impaired users can precisely and
easily manage their indoor comfort. Today, thermostats are difficult to read and adjust because they have LCD displays and flat surface keypads that do not provide tactile feedback. The
VIP 3000 provides the necessary feedback in the form of a human voice. Everything that is shown on the LCD display is also spoken. With each press of
the over sized up or down arrow shaped buttons, the talking thermostat “speaks” the temperature setting to the user, i.e., 68, 69, 70, etc. Pressing the
“REPORT” button, the user hears the current room temperature, temperature setting and mode. Other thermostat settings are also easy to perform because
of the built-in voice instructions. In addition to the voice instructions mentioned above, an audio CD (compact disk) with complete instructions to operate and program the VIP 3000 is included
with each thermostat. These instructions are in MP3 and Wave file format and can be listened to using a CD player or computer. A text file is also included
that can be listened to using your favorite text to speech software. The VIP 3000 is a single zone battery powered thermostat that can be setup for either programmable (setback) or non-programmable (manual) operation depending
on the application. In the programmable mode, the homeowner can preset the house temperature. The unit can automatically raise or lower temperature in
the house at pre-determined times of day such as when the occupants go to bed at night, rise in the morning, leave the house for the day or return home
in the afternoon. In the non-programmable mode, all automatic setback functions are turned off and the VIP functions as a manual “talking thermostat”. The VIP uses four AA batteries with a typical battery life of 18 months. When batteries get weak, a low battery announcement will be heard when the “REPORT”
button is pressed. The low battery announcement begins approximately 2 weeks before the batteries completely fail. This gives the user ample time to
change the batteries. The VIP has built in freeze protection. In the unlikely event the thermostat is inadvertently turned off, becomes inoperative or the batteries fail, the
residence will be maintained at 40 degrees until the problem has been corrected.
Please Note: The VIP Talking Thermostats are not designed to work with high voltage electric baseboard systems or high voltage electric wall heaters. How to Change Batteries and Mounting Vip 3000 Talking Thermostat
Suggested Retail Price: $299.00
Mice Price: $279.00
Weight: 1.0000 pounds
Quantity:
1
Add to Cart
Stay safe & take care. Mike.
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