I’ve persistently used Alexa - but only because I received a bunch Echo devices from a friend and it was easy to set up.
I’m planning to move to a locally controlled voice assistant as soon as I have time to figure it out.
Alexa (and Amazon) is f***ing invasive. I’m tired of it. Plus, I use it only for home assistant control and timers. I don’t need her to tell me jokes. 🙄
Alexa (and Amazon) is f***ing invasive. I’m tired of it. Plus, I use it only for home assistant control and timers. I don’t need her to tell me jokes. 🙄
My sentiment exactly... It sounds like I need to look more into locally controlled voice assistants as well, would love to hear your experience with it if you get to it anytime soon!
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a1studmuffin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y
I just use the Home Assistant app for everything, no voice control (other than setting timers and shopping lists).
But this year looks like a big one for voice control in Home Assistant, I'll have to circle back to it once they're further along:
https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2022/12/20/year-of-voice/
coloradogiant@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
Very excited for the Home Assistant voice project!
Jeearr@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Same! I'm just concerned with hardware. We really need some integration to bridge the gap but Google & Amazon make it so difficult :(.
gadgetboy@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
I’ve persistently used Alexa - but only because I received a bunch Echo devices from a friend and it was easy to set up.
I’m planning to move to a locally controlled voice assistant as soon as I have time to figure it out.
Alexa (and Amazon) is f***ing invasive. I’m tired of it. Plus, I use it only for home assistant control and timers. I don’t need her to tell me jokes. 🙄
Caboose12000@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I didn't even know locally controlled voice assistants were a thing, I'd love to hear updates once you look into it!
coloradogiant@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
My sentiment exactly... It sounds like I need to look more into locally controlled voice assistants as well, would love to hear your experience with it if you get to it anytime soon!
rickgr@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
I have several Nest Mini's around the house, so OK Google is ours