Your Villager ID coming to The Villages app

[champion6]

According to the insert in today's Daily Sun, The Villages Continuing The Dream, updates to The Villages app will soon include your Villager ID, golf tee-times, and turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Hello, 2021!

[CWGUY]

According to the insert in today's Daily Sun, The Villages Continuing The Dream, updates to The Villages app will soon include your Villager ID, golf tee-times, and turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Hello, 2021!

Thanks champion6

:) Here is a link to the "V-mail" where they discuss changes coming to the app. Just in case one doesn't live here and/or hates the "Daily Sun". Pick one or both....... :ho:

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/looking-ahead-at-2021-beyond?b3x=1&ldstok=j%2FUjtFN0PkZmMHIzarDATiqSgcESR%2BGdd7%2BEt uqGCAwJz92yUVLX7OQT7JqTXyaLzGrxC68O8YpfiVf%2FbPavY A%3D%3D)

[Bjeanj]

That will be handy.

[shut the front door]

Bout time their IT dept jumped into the current century.

[dewilson58]

Thanks champion6

:) Here is a link to the "V-mail" where they discuss changes coming to the app. Just in case one doesn't live here and/or hates the "Daily Sun". Pick one or both....... :ho:

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/looking-ahead-at-2021-beyond?b3x=1&ldstok=j%2FUjtFN0PkZmMHIzarDATiqSgcESR%2BGdd7%2BEt uqGCAwJz92yUVLX7OQT7JqTXyaLzGrxC68O8YpfiVf%2FbPavY A%3D%3D)


Great video.
How can the Haters say this generation is not continuing the vision.
2021 looks great.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I just checked the app itself on my phone, and don't see anything in the "news" section saying they're upgrading the app. I checked on the profile section and also saw nothing saying "Watch this space" or "update pending" or "put your ID number here" or anything indicating something new with the app itself was coming.

Some people don't get the Daily Sun, and millions of people don't read this forum. They have the app, and rely on the app to give them information about the app.

If the app itself doesn't provide any upcoming information about itself then I'm not seeing that as being "progress." I'm seeing the same old backward technology that relies on third-party sources to give information to a limited demographic.

[photo1902]

I just checked the app itself on my phone, and don't see anything in the "news" section saying they're upgrading the app. I checked on the profile section and also saw nothing saying "Watch this space" or "update pending" or "put your ID number here" or anything indicating something new with the app itself was coming.

Some people don't get the Daily Sun, and millions of people don't read this forum. They have the app, and rely on the app to give them information about the app.

If the app itself doesn't provide any upcoming information about itself then I'm not seeing that as being "progress." I'm seeing the same old backward technology that relies on third-party sources to give information to a limited demographic.

Did you miss the part about “it will soon include”?

Good grief. No one said it was immediately available.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Did you miss the part about “it will soon include”?

Good grief. No one said it was immediately available.

I'm talking about an announcement that says "it will soon include." The app has daily updates to its news section. One would THINK that "we will soon include" would be on that daily update.

It is not.

[billethkid]

Happy New Year.......
:popcorn::popcorn:

[stan the man]

Tons of new neighborhoods and no new golf courses --Nice Work have another glass of kool -aid

[dewilson58]

:cryin2:

[CWGUY]

Happy New Year.......
:popcorn::popcorn:

:ho: Happy New Year.

I'm willing to bet that there are posters out there scratching their heads saying "Happy? ...... what's that? :icon_wink:

[tophcfa]

According to the insert in today's Daily Sun, The Villages Continuing The Dream, updates to The Villages app will soon include your Villager ID, golf tee-times, and turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Hello, 2021!

Thanks for the information, although I could care less about having our ID’s on the app, I am very excited about a potential update to the t time system. I wonder if the plan is to have the app supplement the villages.net system, or replace the antiquated $8 per month villages.net system? No details were given on the video.

[dewilson58]

I wonder if the plan is to have the app supplement the villages.net system, or replace the antiquated $8 per month villages.net system? No details were given on the video.


That would be nice.
When I remember back using the automated phone system to get a reservation, the $8 system seems like a dream come true. :clap2:

[kansasr]

Thanks champion6

:) Here is a link to the "V-mail" where they discuss changes coming to the app. Just in case one doesn't live here and/or hates the "Daily Sun". Pick one or both....... :ho:

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/looking-ahead-at-2021-beyond?b3x=1&ldstok=j%2FUjtFN0PkZmMHIzarDATiqSgcESR%2BGdd7%2BEt uqGCAwJz92yUVLX7OQT7JqTXyaLzGrxC68O8YpfiVf%2FbPavY A%3D%3D)

It would be nice if the link on the Villages site actually worked!

[Altavia]

Tons of new neighborhoods and no new golf courses --Nice Work have another glass of kool -aid

Ch ckout the video and attachments referenced on this site.

Multiple Championship, Executive, and Pitch/Putt'N Play courses in progress and more announced south of 44.

Southern Oaks Championship Golf Course - YouTube (https://youtu.be/E73sS1xdfQ0)

[Velvet]

Very happy to have digital ID in the future, will it be accepted at the rec centers and pools?
That would be a lovely new year’s gift from TV.

[Altavia]

Great video.
How can the Haters say this generation is not continuing the vision.
2021 looks great.

So true, and kept going full steam keeping thousands employed at major financial risk during the pandemic.

[New Englander]

I just checked the app itself on my phone, and don't see anything in the "news" section saying they're upgrading the app. I checked on the profile section and also saw nothing saying "Watch this space" or "update pending" or "put your ID number here" or anything indicating something new with the app itself was coming.

Some people don't get the Daily Sun, and millions of people don't read this forum. They have the app, and rely on the app to give them information about the app.

If the app itself doesn't provide any upcoming information about itself then I'm not seeing that as being "progress." I'm seeing the same old backward technology that relies on third-party sources to give information to a limited demographic.

Look at the bright side. We're living in beautiful Florida. It's sunny and warm, plus the vaccines are coming soon.

[JoMar]

I just checked the app itself on my phone, and don't see anything in the "news" section saying they're upgrading the app. I checked on the profile section and also saw nothing saying "Watch this space" or "update pending" or "put your ID number here" or anything indicating something new with the app itself was coming.

Some people don't get the Daily Sun, and millions of people don't read this forum. They have the app, and rely on the app to give them information about the app.

If the app itself doesn't provide any upcoming information about itself then I'm not seeing that as being "progress." I'm seeing the same old backward technology that relies on third-party sources to give information to a limited demographic.

Huh? And if they put that out there how would that change your life...unless of course it would allow another thread on here or daily phone calls asking "when". It has zero relevance until the update shows up. Why do people care about this stuff? And as far as a limited demographic, you chose to be in that limited demographic, why do others need to accommodate your choices?

[Jazzman]

I just checked the app itself on my phone, and don't see anything in the "news" section saying they're upgrading the app. I checked on the profile section and also saw nothing saying "Watch this space" or "update pending" or "put your ID number here" or anything indicating something new with the app itself was coming.

Some people don't get the Daily Sun, and millions of people don't read this forum. They have the app, and rely on the app to give them information about the app.

If the app itself doesn't provide any upcoming information about itself then I'm not seeing that as being "progress." I'm seeing the same old backward technology that relies on third-party sources to give information to a limited demographic.

If you have an iPhone, whenever an app has an update or been updated you will see a small colored dot in the upper left corner of the specific app logo. That will alert you that there is an update and if you don’t allow auto updating you have to click the app and give permission to have update installed Don’t know how process works with android phones but assume it is similar.

[CWGUY]

Thanks champion6

:) Here is a link to the "V-mail" where they discuss changes coming to the app. Just in case one doesn't live here and/or hates the "Daily Sun". Pick one or both....... :ho:

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/looking-ahead-at-2021-beyond?b3x=1&ldstok=j%2FUjtFN0PkZmMHIzarDATiqSgcESR%2BGdd7%2BEt uqGCAwJz92yUVLX7OQT7JqTXyaLzGrxC68O8YpfiVf%2FbPavY A%3D%3D)

I checked before posting..... it worked for me.

Great video.
How can the Haters say this generation is not continuing the vision.
2021 looks great.

Looks like it worked for him.

Thanks for the information, although I could care less about having our ID’s on the app, I am very excited about a potential update to the t time system. I wonder if the plan is to have the app supplement the villages.net system, or replace the antiquated $8 per month villages.net system? No details were given on the video.

Don't know if tophcfa used the link.

It would be nice if the link on the Villages site actually worked!

I just clicked on the link and it still works for me. If it didn't work for you..... I'm sorry. You could sign up for the "V-mails" and they will be delivered right to your email.

:ho:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Very happy to have digital ID in the future, will it be accepted at the rec centers and pools?
That would be a lovely new year’s gift from TV.

Yeah it's a good thing I read it here, because VMail always goes into my spam box automatically, so I rely on my apps to notify me on upcoming changes (like World of Beer does when they're planning fancy new doodads on their app, or when Chicken Salad Chicks notifies me when there's a new update being planned to implement "soon" or when any of my other apps notify me of planned "new and improved" things I can expect in the forseeable future.

But as I said - I'm not surprised that the Villages App hasn't caught on to modern marketing techniques of the 21st century. They're dealing mostly with people who don't even understand 20th century technology.

[EdFNJ]

According to the insert in today's Daily Sun, The Villages Continuing The Dream, updates to The Villages app will soon include your Villager ID, golf tee-times, and turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Hello, 2021! Cool! Now they have caught their technology up to 2010, 2021 is getting closer! Maybe window stickers for cars/carts that open the gates will be next? :duck: JOKING! Don't get you panties in a bunch !! :D

[Marathon Man]

Yeah it's a good thing I read it here, because VMail always goes into my spam box automatically, so I rely on my apps to notify me on upcoming changes (like World of Beer does when they're planning fancy new doodads on their app, or when Chicken Salad Chicks notifies me when there's a new update being planned to implement "soon" or when any of my other apps notify me of planned "new and improved" things I can expect in the forseeable future.

But as I said - I'm not surprised that the Villages App hasn't caught on to modern marketing techniques of the 21st century. They're dealing mostly with people who don't even understand 20th century technology.

Yea. Like people who don't know how to change their settings so that V-mail does not go into the spam folder.

[Velvet]

Or that she found there was just too much Vmail so she has directed them into the spam folder in the first place....

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Or that she found there was just too much Vmail so she has directed them into the spam folder in the first place....

Yup.

[Marathon Man]

Tons of new neighborhoods and no new golf courses --Nice Work have another glass of kool -aid

Never had a problem getting a tee time. Why do some people think that there is a shortage of golf courses? It is simply not true.

[sdeikenberry]

In the video link from an above post, the part about the upgrade to the app starts at 10:56 minutes in. Sounds like TV ID will be on the app so you won't have to carry a card perhaps. Also an upgrade to the tee time system...long overdue. This will start showing up after they complete the voice navigation portion of the app. So don't expect it next month.

[Rwirish]

Yep, pretty disappointing.

[kansasr]

I checked before posting..... it worked for me.



Looks like it worked for him.



Don't know if tophcfa used the link.



I just clicked on the link and it still works for me. If it didn't work for you..... I'm sorry. You could sign up for the "V-mails" and they will be delivered right to your email.

:ho:

And clicked directly from the link....video was fine...it was the link to the document that didn't work until late yesterday afternoon.

[stan the man]

That would be nice.
When I remember back using the automated phone system to get a reservation, the $8 system seems like a dream come true. :clap2:

I remember when the online reservation system was Free

[Joe C.]

Great app!!
Too bad, but I don't normally carry my cellphone around. It's useless excess baggage.

[tophcfa]

I called the VILLAGES.NET this afternoon to turn on my account so I can access the t-time system. I asked the woman on the phone when she expected the t-time system to be available through the Villages app. She had absolutely no idea what I was talking about and was unaware of the video that stated it would be in the works. Based on that, I don't think anyone should expect to be making t-times through the app anytime in the near future.