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Old 10-06-2015, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JB3 View Post
Time for the luddite rant.



I dont think saying out loud "dim lights 50 percent" is easier than flipping a switch or adjusting a simple dimmer on the wall.



Sounds like a complex gadget that will cost a bunch of money to replace when it inevitably fails in a short time.

I'm with you. The most value I see out of it is any data logging that may occur when all the devices talk to each other ("internet of things") and automate to maximize efficiency. There's a lot of work in the analytics world to do that but simple voice commands are pretty useless. I am always amazed people use Siri and cortana for anything outside of driving.


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