A communications network, system, and method includes a server; a primary device in communication with the server through a communications channel, wherein the primary device comprises a component that detects data transmissions from the server, converts the detected data transmissions into audio transmissions, and audibly transmits the audio transmissions; and a secondary device connected to the primary device and adapted to be operated by an individual in response to the audio transmissions. The component comprises an audio processor that receives a first set of electrical signals corresponding to any of queries, instructions, and messages from the server; converts the first set of electrical signals to a second set of electrical signals capable of being audibly synthesized; and audibly synthesizes the second set of electrical signals. The housing unit comprises a household appliance. The component comprises an audio processor that detects audio transmissions, and converts the audio transmissions to data transmissions.