Time clock for visually impaired

micks_address · 14-03-2026 02:59PM #1

Hi folks

Elderly aunt needs a new time clock for oil boiler but complained she couldn't see the dial on the old one. Is there anything like this with oversized time segment's and lettering?

Thanks

Michael

10-10-20 · 15-03-2026 11:31AM

Mick, not to be a pedant, but if the clock was setup for a number of logical time segments during the day (and documented clearly for her), then would the switch at the bottom not be all that she needs to use?

micks_address · 15-03-2026 11:32AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124313923#Comment_124313923

Oh if only sense came into it.. she's just quite stubborn about that she wants or more specifically what she doesn't

Wearb · 15-03-2026 11:37AM

Perhaps you could contact the Irish Council for the blind.

Other option is a smart thermostat operated through Google or Alexa.

10-10-20 · 15-03-2026 11:40AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124313927#Comment_124313927

Well, I haven't seen such a device. I'd kinda be looking for similar for my parents too.

Wanderer78 · 15-03-2026 11:48AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124313939#Comment_124313939

possibly an option, but be aware, many older folks just cant deal with modern tech at all, so if thats case, best of luck with them figuring out apps and devices!