Re:Amazon Provides DIY Echo Plans for Raspberry Pi
by incongruity on Friday March 25, 2016 @05:29PM
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This actually sounds more like my ideal.
I've heard the anecdotes about Alexa responding erroneously when people weren't home and doing things like turning the furnace on, etc. That combined with the general privacy concerns make me much more comfortable with being able to push a button to get her to listen – but I'd rather it be a button on my person – like on my fitbit, watch, etc. – easy, always available – plus maybe a way to turn it on for listening over a duration – say while cooking.
I've heard the anecdotes about Alexa responding erroneously when people weren't home and doing things like turning the furnace on, etc. That combined with the general privacy concerns make me much more comfortable with being able to push a button to get her to listen – but I'd rather it be a button on my person – like on my fitbit, watch, etc. – easy, always available – plus maybe a way to turn it on for listening over a duration – say while cooking.