Yes, it is except for the programming aspect.

By programming, I'm not referring to the weekday or weekend programming.  I 
am herein referring to the codes you have to program in if you have a 
multi-stage heating and/or cooling unit.  You can set a code for either one 
or two degrees off of the target temperature where the thermostat will only 
kick on the first stage in your heating unit.  Also, you can vary the 
default times for it to warn you about getting service, time to change 
filters, changing the UV light if you have one.

Al has the luxury model that automatically switches from heating to cooling.

Steve
Lansing, Pure Michigan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "richard fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats


> Hi;
> I have an older version of the same talking thermostat and you
> will love it.  richard
> sent from my braille note
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Albert Sanchez <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Sat, 10 May 2014 08:51:31 -0400
> Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats
>
> Hi All,
> Yesterday we had installed a VIP3000 talking thermostat.  It
> seems to be
> completely accessible.
> Albert, W A 7 F X B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan R.  Downing" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 2:33 AM
> Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats
>
>
> Albert, call Harry at 763-591-9557 and tell him what kind of
> system you
> have.  He is very knowledgeable and friendly.
> I know that he will help you determine which model is best.
>
> Alan/KD7GC
>
>
>
> Alan R.  Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez
> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 11:19 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats
>
> Hi All
> So how difficult is it to install one of these talking
> thermostats? Also,
> how do I decide which model to buy?
> Albert, WA7FXB
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr.  Ronald E.  Milliman" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 5:45 PM
>        Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats
>
>
> Gary, I highly recommend the following firm for your talking
> thermostat.
> I
> have three of them, and absolutely love them.  Harry is a
> totally straight
> shooter and will help you with whatever you need regarding his
> talking
> thermostats.  Below is his contact information.
>
> Ron, K8HSY
>
> *****
>
> Harry Cohen
> The Ezra Group LLC / TalkingThermostats.com
> Comfort Solutions for people who are blind, visually impaired
> and
> disabled
> www.talkingthermostats.com
>
> e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Tel:   (800) 838-8860)
>
>         (763) 591-9557
> Fax:  (763) 544-7166