Free Google Home - what shall we do?

System

If you don't need something then you don't have it simple as that.

But I will say voice and home automation is something that will get better and better over time and will not be a passing fad.

I only use Siri to set alarms on my phone but enjoy using it on the Homepod. There is something to be said for having unlimited access to music in the cloud from a single good sounding speaker. Not having CD's and music system keeps things decluttered for me.

Will soon purchase a smart plug to see how good the home automation thing works.

dipsomaniac

gardner1 wrote: »

What's wrong with using heating timer,light switch and TV remote

whats wrong with getting up off the settee and turning the tv on yourself?

System

dipsomaniac wrote: »

whats wrong with getting up off the settee and turning the tv on yourself?

whats wrong with using the radio for entertainment rather than one of those newfangled TV's

J_B

john22 wrote: »

whats wrong with using the radio for entertainment rather than one of those newfangled TV's

Always listen to radio from breakfast to tea

dipsomaniac wrote: »

whats wrong with getting up off the settee and turning the tv on yourself?

... then go into the lounge and turn on the TV (it does have a remote control though!)

gardner1 wrote: »

Get it on eBay.....they sell for £115 easily on buy it now,if you list it when eBay have a sell for £1 listing even better

Just had a quick look and there seem to be plenty at £80/85

J_B

SOLD!!

I asked around a little and sold it to our builder's fianc!e for less than suggested.

He is a good at his job and doesn't spend enough time with her as he lives on our project Monday to Friday!!

RumRat

gardner1 wrote: »

What's wrong with using heating timer,light switch and TV remote

Nothing, but why use them when you don't need to?
I'm surprised you use a remote for your TV and a timer for your heating.
Asking the HiFi to play an album, is a lot quicker than digging out the LP/CD, opening it all up, placing it in the HiFi etc.
I'm always amused by the way some older people play on the technophobic old codger character as if it's some badge of honour.:)
I appreciate not everyone wants one and I am not trying to convince anyone to buy one, each to their own. So enjoy your choice of gadget and long may they serve you.:cool:

gardner1

RumRat wrote: »

Nothing, but why use them when you don't need to?
I'm surprised you use a remote for your TV and a timer for your heating.
Asking the HiFi to play an album, is a lot quicker than digging out the LP/CD, opening it all up, placing it in the HiFi etc.
I'm always amused by the way some older people play on the technophobic old codger character as if it's some badge of honour.:)
I appreciate not everyone wants one and I am not trying to convince anyone to buy one, each to their own. So enjoy your choice of gadget and long may they serve you.:cool:

Bl00dy Kids :rotfl: