adjustable bed frames?
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heather albright
Hay, does anyone have an adjustable bed frame? I was looking in to one to help with my MS. But, they have remotes and menus. They say they work with google or Alexa however, if your speaker is not working or the net is down, you can be screwed. I was trying to see if it had a remote like Alexa or the Samsung remotes. I saw 2 types, one was really flat paneled and the other has a lot of buttons; I gather you can program it or something. I was hoping someone had one so they can tell me how their remote works and if the app is accessible if I need it. I tried to google it and chatted with someone and they had no clue about voice over or talk back; they only knew if it worked with google or Alexa. I was really hoping they had a remote from Samsung as they seem to be accessible. Thanks for any info. Cheers Heather
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Jude DaShiell
I have an old kraftmatic that at one time worked. The top of the bed when
it did work could raise and lower using the motor. The control only had two large buttons on it one to raise the top and the other to lower the top. There were no menus of any kind on the bed. The reason the motor no longer works was a cat that was into chewing on wires. I don't know if such a model even if you could find it would fit your needs. Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940) .
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heather albright
That sounds good, the new ones all seem to be controlled by the app and the remote. They said they are accessible because they work with the speaker. But, I want to use the adjustable bed with out accessing my speaker. I am kind of turned off as I was reading the reviews that they do not have a long shelf life and somehow the warranty does not cover you when the thing brakes. The mattress usually outlast these adjustable frames. I was so looking forward to it as I really want to sleep with no pain! So if I can use one to give a chance, that would be good. Cheers Heather
From: Jude DaShiell
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2022 11:56 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io; TechTalk@groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
I have an old kraftmatic that at one time worked. The top of the bed when it did work could raise and lower using the motor. The control only had two large buttons on it one to raise the top and the other to lower the top. There were no menus of any kind on the bed. The reason the motor no longer works was a cat that was into chewing on wires. I don't know if such a model even if you could find it would fit your needs.
Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)
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Monte Single
Probably, around the turn of the century, I put together a win98 pc for a
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friend in exchange for haircuts. He gave it to his grandson. A while later, he informed me the mouse was no longer working. The mouse was dead as one of the cats had been chewing on the curly, springy, bouncy cord connecting the mouse to the pc. No more curly cords for those cats.
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell Sent: December 2, 2022 11:57 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io; TechTalk@groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames? I have an old kraftmatic that at one time worked. The top of the bed when it did work could raise and lower using the motor. The control only had two large buttons on it one to raise the top and the other to lower the top. There were no menus of any kind on the bed. The reason the motor no longer works was a cat that was into chewing on wires. I don't know if such a model even if you could find it would fit your needs. Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940) .
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Jude DaShiell
Older models are simpler to repair since they have electromechanicals but
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no electronics. I'm going to recommend something here and I don't like it since you if you do it will be taking a gamble. Look for refurbished kraftmatic beds. If you get a good one it won't have any electronics on it but will come with a new mattress. Walmart may be a good source since it sells lots of refurbished items these days. I would avoid ebay though since your likely to be ripped off far more on ebay than walmart. Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940) .
On Sat, 3 Dec 2022, heather albright wrote:
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Howard Traxler
We bought a Temperpedic some years ago. It has an adjustable base. I think they call it a foundation. It goes up and down at the head and around knee level. It has a remote that looks like a TV remote and has regular buttons. The buttons are rubberized. Has four programmable memories. Also has a serious bunch of vibrating positions.
Howard
On 12/2/2022 11:46 PM, heather albright
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Vicky Vaughan
Hi, This is Vicky and I have an adjustable bed frame. I’ve had it for probably over 10 years, so it was not made to work with an app.
It has a hand hold remote that has a long cord that plugs into an outlet.
The center button is round and that puts it back to normal or flat.
The upper 2 buttons are for raising the head of the bed and then the other is for lowering it back again.
The loer 2 buttons are for raising the foot of the bed and the other is for lowering it back to normal.
As you can see, this one does not do the lowering either the head or foot past the flat. Newer Frames can do this and if I was doing this now, I would get such a frame.
My bed bends from the end of the matris to the middle, whether I am working the head or the foot. I don’t know if any of the newer frames might brake it into the 3 areas of head, middle and then foot, which would be nice.
Hope all this helps.
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2022 12:47 AM To: TechTalk@groups.io Subject: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
Hay, does anyone have an adjustable bed frame? I was looking in to one to help with my MS. But, they have remotes and menus. They say they work with google or Alexa however, if your speaker is not working or the net is down, you can be screwed. I was trying to see if it had a remote like Alexa or the Samsung remotes. I saw 2 types, one was really flat paneled and the other has a lot of buttons; I gather you can program it or something. I was hoping someone had one so they can tell me how their remote works and if the app is accessible if I need it. I tried to google it and chatted with someone and they had no clue about voice over or talk back; they only knew if it worked with google or Alexa. I was really hoping they had a remote from Samsung as they seem to be accessible. Thanks for any info. Cheers Heather
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Vicky Vaughan
Hi Heather, Try asking the store if they might still have one of the older style frames that are strictly mechanical, if that doesn’t get you what you want, maby try advertising for one on Craig’s list or Ebay.
Like mine, I’m sure they are out there and maybe someone will sell you theirs and they then would be able to get one of the newer ones that can do the various kinds of adjusting.
Have you also considered getting an air mattress? I haven’t tried one, but I hear that they can be quite comfortable.
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2022 1:28 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
That sounds good, the new ones all seem to be controlled by the app and the remote. They said they are accessible because they work with the speaker. But, I want to use the adjustable bed with out accessing my speaker. I am kind of turned off as I was reading the reviews that they do not have a long shelf life and somehow the warranty does not cover you when the thing brakes. The mattress usually outlast these adjustable frames. I was so looking forward to it as I really want to sleep with no pain! So if I can use one to give a chance, that would be good. Cheers Heather
From: Jude DaShiell
I have an old kraftmatic that at one time worked. The top of the bed when it did work could raise and lower using the motor. The control only had two large buttons on it one to raise the top and the other to lower the top. There were no menus of any kind on the bed. The reason the motor no longer works was a cat that was into chewing on wires. I don't know if such a model even if you could find it would fit your needs.
Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)
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Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've
been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that
could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of
the frame.
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Gene On 12/3/2022 10:46 AM, Vicky Vaughan wrote:
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Monte Single
Hi Gene, yes, I was in the hospital for a few days 6 years ago. You have to be able to turn on your side, reach around your body to use the buttons on the side of the bed.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: December 3, 2022 10:50 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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Gene
It may vary. I was able to use them while on my back. They were on
the side of the bed, the inner inside in the structures that are a
little taller than you are lying down.
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Gene On 12/3/2022 10:53 AM, Monte Single
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heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2022 10:50 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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Cristóbal
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2022 4:14 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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Vicky Vaughan
What are GhostBeds? I’ve never heard of them. Google didn’t tell me much more than that they were good for stomach sleepers. Can you tell us a bit more about them?
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2022 11:49 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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Cristóbal
I provided the link to the website… you can read all about them there. I don’t’ personally own one. Just that my parents bought them and are happy with their purchase. I’m sure you can look up reviews on other websites as well.
Cristóbal
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 5:43 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
What are GhostBeds? I’ve never heard of them. Google didn’t tell me much more than that they were good for stomach sleepers. Can you tell us a bit more about them?
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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E.M. Kirtley
You might ask Alexa.
Ms. Kirtley
From: Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 5:42 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
What are GhostBeds? I’ve never heard of them. Google didn’t tell me much more than that they were good for stomach sleepers. Can you tell us a bit more about them?
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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heather albright
I think it is a brand, a mattress in a box. It is good for stomach sleepers and it is medium firm. At lest that was on the ghost website. Cheers Heather
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From: E.M. Kirtley
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 3:15 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
You might ask Alexa.
Ms. Kirtley
From: Vicky Vaughan
What are GhostBeds? I’ve never heard of them. Google didn’t tell me much more than that they were good for stomach sleepers. Can you tell us a bit more about them?
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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Cristóbal
Well, I know my parents aren’t stomach sleepers, so there’s that. I’m sure there are tons of reviews on different sites that can give a more detailed breakdown on these beds…
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 6:17 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] adjustable bed frames?
I think it is a brand, a mattress in a box. It is good for stomach sleepers and it is medium firm. At lest that was on the ghost website. Cheers Heather
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From: E.M. Kirtley
You might ask Alexa.
Ms. Kirtley
From: Vicky Vaughan
What are GhostBeds? I’ve never heard of them. Google didn’t tell me much more than that they were good for stomach sleepers. Can you tell us a bit more about them?
Sincerely, Vicky
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal
My parents a couple of years ago replaced their traditional queen bed for two full GhostBeds and just have them side by side. https://www.ghostbed.com/ They have been completely happy with their choice. They can independently manipulate their bed to however they’re most comfortable without bothering each other and find the mattresses very comfortable as well. Suckers aren’t cheap though. I think they scored a deal at Costco at the time. If memory serves they had some on display and they were able to check them out before whipping out the credit card. It might be worth seeing if any stores have some on display to see if they’re something you may be looking for.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of heather albright
No, the bed frame comes with a remote with buttons. Also, they tell me they work with alexa and google so you can tell it what to do. But, the remotes they showed me were either slick or had to many buttons on it. It would be hard to label them for sure. Some of the buttons brought up a menu to select what you want or to preset it. I am still looking though. Heather
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From: Gene
Is this the same sort of bed that is used in hospitals? When I've been in hospital, the beds have all had buttons on the frames that could be used to raise and lower the top part and the bottom part of the frame.
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