Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV?
I know what you mean about the “smart” features not always being so smart. I tried using voice commands for a while, but it felt like I was auditioning for a role in a sci-fi movie—except the TV never quite understood its lines. There’s something a bit ridiculous about standing in your living room, repeating yourself to a screen that just isn’t listening. At some point, I started to wonder if my neighbors could hear me arguing with the TV and thought I’d lost it.
I do appreciate the idea behind these features, especially when it comes to energy savings and convenience—less time fumbling with remotes means less wasted electricity, at least in theory. But honestly, when the voice assistant decides to crank up the volume instead of turning it off, all bets are off. Maybe there’s some environmental benefit buried in there, but if it takes me three tries to get the lights to dim, I’m not sure it’s worth the hassle.
Funny thing is, I’ve noticed my kids have no problem with it. They’ll just shout at the TV until it does what they want, no embarrassment at all. Maybe it’s just us grown-ups who feel silly talking to appliances? Or maybe we’re just more aware of how often these things get it wrong.
I guess for now, I’ll stick with the trusty remote most days. At least until the tech catches up with the hype... or until I stop feeling like I’m having a one-sided conversation with my living room.
Funny thing is, I’ve noticed my kids have no problem with it. They’ll just shout at the TV until it does what they want, no embarrassment at all.
That’s interesting—honestly, I think there’s something to be said for just embracing the awkwardness. I used to feel self-conscious too, but after a while, it became almost second nature. Maybe it’s less about age and more about how much we’re willing to adapt? The tech isn’t perfect, sure, but I’ve found that once you get used to the quirks, it can actually be pretty efficient. Sometimes I even catch myself talking to other devices out of habit... which is probably a sign I’ve crossed some kind of line.
I get what you mean about adapting. My kids are the same—zero hesitation, just yelling at the TV like it’s totally normal. Meanwhile, I still feel a bit odd telling my living room to dim the lights or change the channel.
Sometimes I even catch myself talking to other devices out of habit... which is probably a sign I’ve crossed some kind of line.
That made me laugh. I’ve done that too—asked my coffee maker to play music once. Didn’t work, but hey, worth a shot. Honestly, the tech’s not perfect, but when it works, it does save time. I guess I’m getting used to it, but there’s still a part of me that feels like I’m in a sci-fi movie every time I talk to my appliances. Maybe that’s just the new normal?
It’s funny, I still feel a little self-conscious when I’m talking to the TV, especially if someone else is in the room. The kids don’t even blink, but I always think, “Is this really faster than just grabbing the remote?” Sometimes it is, sometimes it’s just me repeating myself three times. Curious if anyone’s actually set up their whole house for voice control yet... does it ever feel natural?
Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Yeah, I get what you mean. I’ve done a couple of homes with full smart setups, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag.
- Voice control can be handy when your hands are full or you’re across the room, but it still feels odd barking commands at the lights or TV, especially if someone’s watching.
- The tech’s improved, but there’s always that moment where you’re repeating yourself because it heard “volume up” as “play jazz” or something completely off.
- In my experience, kids adapt faster—they just don’t care if it looks weird. Grown-ups seem to hesitate more.
- I’ve noticed most folks still keep remotes around. Old habits die hard, I guess.
- For me, it’s about convenience over cool factor. If it works first try, great. If not, I’m back to flipping switches.
I wouldn’t say it ever feels totally natural. Maybe in a few years when the tech catches up with our expectations... right now, it’s a bit hit-or-miss.
