Talking Thermostats: A Great Choice for Poor Eyesight

Some may think that having a talking thermostat to control your home heating and cooling system is just a fancy, unnecessary convenience, but for those who have difficulty reading a standard thermostat due to poor eyesight or blindness, a talking thermostat is a much-appreciated piece of modern technology. 

When a person finds a typical thermostat difficult or impossible to read, a talking thermostat is the perfect answer. Not only can a talking thermostat tell a person what the room temperature is and what temperature the thermostat is set to, it can also alert the residents of the home to problems with the system and remind them when it is time to change their furnace filter. These are features that can be desirable for any homeowner, not just those who have limited eyesight. Because of the importance of changing your furnace filter when needed, this feature alone can be reason enough to install a talking thermostat. Keeping your furnace filter refreshed promptly can help your furnace operate more efficiently and lengthen its operating life. Fresh filters also help eliminate dust and allergens from your household air. 

Some talking thermostats also can be operated and controlled by voice as well. This allows the homeowner to simply tell the thermostat to go up or down or rest, a timesaving option for some and an important feature for others. Senior citizens with poor eyesight or anyone who needs a handicap accessible thermostat, the talking thermostat and voice-controlled thermostat can be great assets. As technology advances, homeowners reap the benefits.