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From: jeffgutsell
Date: Aug 19, 2019 2:06PM

Are there any forums for tracking the accessibility of apps for smart homes?
I've been shopping for a new HVAC system. I've found one well-known brand
that comes with a smart thermostat that seems to work very well with
VoiceOver. Two other brands of thermostats are at the opposite end of the
a11y spectrum. This has gotten me to think about how homes are getting more
dependent on smart technology, which could leave a lot of us at
disadvantages in our own homes.
Jeff Gutsell