Had a similar thing happen last weekend—asked my TV to dim the lights (smart home setup), and it started playing some random documentary about lighthouses instead. Voice tech is cool, but still feels like beta-testing sometimes... I'll stick with switches for now.
"Voice tech is cool, but still feels like beta-testing sometimes..."
Yeah, had a similar experience recently. I asked my TV to open Netflix, and instead it started playing some random YouTube video about fixing plumbing leaks—no idea how it made that leap. Honestly, voice controls are neat in theory, but the inconsistency drives me nuts. Plus, the cost of upgrading everything to reliably "smart" is a bit steep for me right now... I'll stick with remotes and old-school switches until the tech matures a bit more.
I'll stick with remotes and old-school switches until the tech matures a bit more.
I get the frustration, but honestly, voice tech has come a long way lately. When I first moved into my new place, I set up routines step-by-step—lights, thermostat, even music playlists—and now it's pretty seamless. Maybe it's just about finding the right setup?
I totally get the appeal of routines and automation, but honestly, I still feel a bit weird talking to my TV or lights. Maybe it's just me being self-conscious, but there's something comforting about physically pressing buttons or flipping switches. That said, I'm slowly warming up to voice commands for simple stuff like checking weather or timers...baby steps, right? Guess it's all about personal comfort zones.
I can relate to this. There's something reassuring about physically interacting with devices—maybe it's just habit or a sense of control. Voice commands are convenient, sure, but I still hesitate before talking to my thermostat...feels oddly impersonal somehow.
