Voice in a Can 12+

One star reviews need to chill out

I really like this app! I saw some of the negative reviews but after reading the developer’s responses I decided to try it for myself. It sounds like it’s just one person working on this and what it does is so useful. I use it to turn on my lamp mostly and it’s nice being able to ask Alexa instead of Siri on my apple device. I gave it 4 starts out of five because I believe it can be optimized a little. Also I think updating the app logo, flashing up the interface and a name change might help sell it a better. I have it on the front screen of my Apple watch and just wished it looked a little cooler. Lol. Still a really great app so keep up the awesome work :)

An Excellent App So Far

I usually don't review an app right after installing it, but this app worked perfectly right after the install. It was very easy to install and it installed fast. I'm using an Iphone Xs Max in conjunction with the Series 4 watch. There were no glitches at all. It does just what I want it to. It turns on and off my lights and it adds to and shows my shopping list plus answers questions. My goal was to not carry my phone into the store for my Alexa shopping list. It works with wi fi and cellular. So far I am very happy with it. If I encounter any issues I will report them. I am always leaving my phone behind so this feature really adds to the function of the watch. I do like it so far.

UPDATE: Used it the first time in the grocery store on my watch with the phone left in the car. I asked it to read my shopping list. It said you have 10 items on your shopping list and then showed me the list. How convenient! My watch does have cellular connection. My goal is to leave the phone behind as much as I can. I could not do that before this fantastic app because I needed the phone to read the list. I can't tell you how many times I have laid the phone down at the register only to get to the car and realized I left it behind. This app now allows me to leave the phone in the car while shopping. Thank you. It is also nice to control my thirty plus light bulbs with this app too.

Developer Response ,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. If you or anyone else discovers issues or have questions or suggestions please don't hesitate to email me at damian@voiceinacan.com ... I use my app too, and want it to work for everyone.

VIAC Review

Hand on heart I can honestly say that Voice In A Can (VIAC) is one of the most truly useful 3rd party apps that I have installed on my Apple Watch. It works great and setup is simple. I have a lot of Alexa enabled tech and having VIAC gives me added flexibility in how I control them. One of the great advantages of VIAC is that it is not dependent upon your iPhone being nearby, working entirely from the Apple Watch. Combining the app with a Siri shortcut and the ‘Raise to Speak’ capability adds even more power to the app.

The author is very responsive to feedback and questions and should be praised for the amount of effort he has put into this offering. He has created a number of YT videos about the app and a website of FAQs. For me, the small, one-off price of the app makes it definitely one to keep and I look forward to future versions.