APPs and other technology

Daniel_2021

Hi,
I just wondered are there any apps or tools that people use to make their life a bit easier, it can be pertinent to your condition or just due to having a health issue/disability.

I have the app that allows me to control the heating so I don't have to get up, I order my medication via an app rather than visiting the practice, my wife have alarms set for when I have my tablets and I have a falls device linked up to a local firm who will phone 999 if I don't respond.

I've just downloaded an app for wheelchair skills which made me think if there anything else I could be missing out on.

Thanks,
Daniel 

L_Volunteer

Hi @Daniel_2021

What a great thread. I use Read and Write 11 and Dictation in Microsoft Word!

Tori_Scope

Yes, great thread @Daniel_2021 I don't use much tech myself, but I know that some people find smart speakers (such as Alexa) of great help around the home, as well as smart doorbells. Have you considered either of those? 

Ross_Alumni

The biggest time saver for me these past few years has been the introduction of smart speakers and voice assistants into my daily life. It makes doing so many tasks much quicker though they aren't exactly cheap.

Sandy_123

Sticking with Alexa for a minute, I need to reset mine to factory settings as it was my sons who told me to have it, but I can't register it on my app without resetting. Which I'm struggling with. I do miss it, great speaker sound for music in kitchen.

Sandy_123

Thanks @woodbine I'll try again tomorrow I've sent loads of emails to amazon and they've sent back saying it can't be  re registered without resetting.

Lisatho11987777

I have five I have 2 echo show 1 echo dot and two tower alexas I have had alexa dunce they came out I havent heard of anyone sending them back they sold out Xmas in tesco asda and argos 

Lisatho11987777