Life on autopilot: The butler devices in your ‘smart home’

Is it just as easy to do it yourself?

By Phil Riske | Senior Reporter/Writer

Siri: Hi, Phil, how may I help you?

You could get rid of that creepy voice.

Siri, Hi, Phil, how may I help you?

What was the score if last night’s Diamondbacks game?

Siri: Philadelphia 6, Arizona 1.

Would you mind doing a load of laundry?

Siri: Who do you think I am, Wonder Woman?

Amazon Echo: Hi, Mr. Riske, what do you need help with?

I’m trying to locate someone who can get my dog to quit barking at the TV.

Amazon Echo: I suggest you either turn off the sound or don’t watch TV.

Are you a wise ass, Echo?

Amazon Echo: Only when I have to put up with idiots like you.

Google Home: Phil, I understand you’re unhappy with the home assist devices you’ve tried.

Yes. Can you water the grass for 30 minutes?

Google Home: Consider it done. Look out the window.

Thanks. Did Putin interfere in our election?

Google Home: Does a bear … you know… in the woods?

Could you do a load of laundry for me?

Let me check with Siri.

 

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