Researched October 2026 — not yet hands-on tested by the Hub
Talking timers
The verdict: A timer that talks while you set it — every press speaks the hours and minutes — and answers “how long is left?” out loud instead of making you guess from beeps.
Blind-aid stores sell a basic talking timer for about $20; The Blind Kitchen’s talking countdown timer is $27.99. A smart speaker does this job too, but a $20 timer works when the Wi-Fi doesn’t, lives in a floury kitchen without complaint, and never needs an account.
The blind-specific details
| Works without sight | Yes — setting is spoken step by step, and remaining time is announced on demand. |
|---|---|
| Setup without sighted help | None beyond batteries. |
| Controls you can feel | Distinct physical buttons for hours, minutes, and start/stop — no memorized beep codes. |
| Watch out for | Cheap timers share buttons between clock and countdown modes; learn the mode press on day one, in a quiet room, before the pasta water is boiling. |
- Price
- About $20 to $30.
- Rating
- Not captured in our research for these models.
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