Been Promoted

[Joey Shabadoo]

I got the Dot, much to the wife's skeptical annoyance. Two weeks later she got the Echo

She's found it a boon being able to switch on table lamps that she couldn't get to on her wheelchair, control the heating because the thermostat was inaccessible, open the curtains, unlock the front door. Ok we've had to buy add-ons but it really has made a difference to her life.

 

[Drago]

That's exactly what I'm thinking Diogenes. Mrs D has MS, and varies from fairly sprightly to wheelchair bound, and voice activated stuff will be a boon.

I've had a Bluetooth amplifier fitted in the loft and ceiling speakers in the lounge and kitchen so I can listen to music etc all over.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Does your Mrs D thank Alexa too? I swear she's nicer to that thing than me.

 

[mjr]

She's found it a boon being able to switch on table lamps that she couldn't get to on her wheelchair, control the heating because the thermostat was inaccessible, open the curtains, unlock the front door. Ok we've had to buy add-ons but it really has made a difference to her life.

You could have bought remotes without going the full Samaritan (warning: contains spoilers for UK TV).

 

[Drago]

Does your Mrs D thank Alexa too? I swear she's nicer to that thing than me.

I chat Alexa up. I once told her she was a "dirty w***e" and she honest to god replied, "that's not very nice." She actually sounded affronted.