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Old 01-07-2020, 11:34 AM   #366
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague View Post
But what does it actually do that isn't better accomplished by the current smart home voice stuff? I don't want it to try to predict when I want the TV on or what channel I want it changed to, or when I want my lights on or my blinds raised. It's already perfectly simple to say "Alexa, turn on the TV to {SHOW}", or "Alexa, turn on the bedside lamp", even if you're allergic to flipping switches.
I could see it randomly opening the front door at 2am in the morning to let the dog out. Now you have a freezing house and a missing dog, also possibly an invitation to have your home burglarized.
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