Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV?
I get the appeal of hardwired controls, but honestly, I’ve found myself leaning more into voice stuff lately. Maybe it’s just me, but having to walk over to a wall panel every time feels a bit old-school now—especially when my hands are full or I’m halfway across the room. Sure, voice assistants can be finicky, but they’ve gotten way better in the last year or two. I still keep a remote handy for backup, but I’m starting to trust the tech more... even if I do feel a bit silly talking to thin air sometimes.
Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV?
- Definitely get where you’re coming from. Voice controls have come a long way, but I still feel a bit odd giving commands out loud—especially if someone else is in the room. There’s just something about saying “Turn on Netflix” to an empty space that makes me feel like I’m in a sci-fi movie... and not always in a good way.
- Hardwired panels are clunky, yeah, but they’re reliable. No lag, no “Sorry, I didn’t catch that.” When I’ve got guests over, it’s less embarrassing to tap a button than to repeat myself three times to the TV.
- That said, hands-free is super convenient when you’re juggling groceries or wrangling kids. I’ll admit, there are moments when voice commands save the day—like when my hands are covered in flour and I want to pause what I’m watching.
- The tech’s improved for sure, but it’s not perfect. Sometimes it mishears me or just ignores me altogether. And don’t get me started on accents—my partner has a slight one and the assistant gets confused half the time.
- One thing I do like: being able to control lights or shades with my voice while watching something. That feels pretty slick, even if it’s a little “Jetsons.”
- Still keep remotes around too. Old habits die hard, and honestly, sometimes it’s just faster.
- Maybe it’ll feel less weird as more people use it? Or maybe we’ll all just get used to talking to our appliances...
All in all, I’m warming up to voice controls but not ready to ditch physical buttons yet. There’s something reassuring about having both options—just in case the tech decides to take a nap mid-movie.
I still feel a bit silly talking to my TV, especially if someone else is in the room—feels like I’m auditioning for a part in a weird commercial. The convenience is undeniable when your hands are full, but I can’t help but wonder if we’re really gaining much over just pressing a button. Plus, when the tech glitches or doesn’t understand, it’s more frustrating than helpful. Maybe I’m old school, but I like having a backup remote nearby. Anyone else notice voice commands seem to work better for some brands than others?
Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Honestly, I get where you're coming from. I work in homes all the time and people are always asking for the latest smart tech, but half the time they admit they barely use the voice stuff. I’ve seen folks standing in their living rooms, yelling “Volume up!” over and over, and it’s just...awkward. And yeah, some brands definitely seem to pick up commands better than others—Samsung seems to do alright, but I’ve had nothing but trouble with one of those cheaper Android TV boxes.
I still keep a remote close by too. There’s just something about knowing you can grab it and get things done without repeating yourself or feeling like you’re on stage. Plus, when you’re trying to pause a show before a spoiler hits or mute during a phone call, I don’t want to risk the voice thing messing up.
Curious though—has anyone actually found a voice system that really nails it? Or is it just all hype and marketing? I’m not against new tech, but if it takes three tries to change the channel, I’d rather just hit a button. Maybe I’m missing out on some magical setup that actually works every time...
I get what you mean about the awkwardness, but honestly, I’ve had a pretty smooth run with my LG TV’s voice controls. Maybe it’s just luck, or maybe the mic is better? I use it for quick stuff like switching inputs or searching for shows, and it usually gets it right on the first try. I still keep the remote handy for volume and pausing, but I don’t mind talking to the TV anymore. Guess it depends on the setup and maybe even how you phrase things...
