Not sure if you read my story yesterday yet. In it, I mention having to get a colonoscopy. The doctor’s name is Dr Alexis, which made for some fun answers from the Alexa at my mom’s house. I can’t bring myself to buy a “smart” device and I barely use Siri on my phone for anything outside of setting alarms and timers.
It's so funny you wrote about this. I was getting tired of the Bezos unit in my bedroom (that I ask to set alarms and such) getting mixed up with the ones in my office and living room, so I renamed it Computer, and I am a lot happier, and I believe it may have saved my sanity over the long run.
I don't have Alexa in my home, but we do have Sonos speakers. I am with Christine that you need full coverage! But they are expensive, so I keep waiting....
This was a great read and it gave me some ideas for using my Alexa more efficiently. The only person who currently uses it is my 18 month old grandson who loves to dance. I was especially touched that you would consider naming your kitchen Alexa 'Anthony Bourdain'. That would have been my first choice, as well.
Not sure if you read my story yesterday yet. In it, I mention having to get a colonoscopy. The doctor’s name is Dr Alexis, which made for some fun answers from the Alexa at my mom’s house. I can’t bring myself to buy a “smart” device and I barely use Siri on my phone for anything outside of setting alarms and timers.
I haven't read it yet, but I plan too! You're not missing much, aside from a little unintended comedy, by resisting the smart device trend.
It's so funny you wrote about this. I was getting tired of the Bezos unit in my bedroom (that I ask to set alarms and such) getting mixed up with the ones in my office and living room, so I renamed it Computer, and I am a lot happier, and I believe it may have saved my sanity over the long run.
Computer was my second choice for a name. I really want more name choices :)
Haha, great post. Am yet to own a smart device in the home but am excited to see the chaos that will ensue once I get one.
Thanks! Be sure to buckle up for when that chaos arrives :)
I don't have Alexa in my home, but we do have Sonos speakers. I am with Christine that you need full coverage! But they are expensive, so I keep waiting....
I think they're coming down in price and I'm sure there will be tons of deals this holiday season. That way, the machines will have us surrounded :)
This was a great read and it gave me some ideas for using my Alexa more efficiently. The only person who currently uses it is my 18 month old grandson who loves to dance. I was especially touched that you would consider naming your kitchen Alexa 'Anthony Bourdain'. That would have been my first choice, as well.