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Alexa sucks... (Or Ethereal has upped their marketing)
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Post 1 made on Monday October 16, 2017 at 20:19
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Earlier tonight while in the kitchen, I yelled “Alexa pause Dish” to try pause my hopper. Alexa replied, “Calling Dad” yelling Alexa stop repeatedly did not stop her from calling my father’s cellphone.

So a few minutes ago my wife and I were goofing at how poorly Alexa works and I couldn’t get her to call my wife’s phone. She said “no contact found”. I said “Alexa, call Mom” She responds “Calling Brent McCall”

Last edited by Fins on October 16, 2017 20:26.
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Post 2 made on Monday October 16, 2017 at 20:31
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Ask Alexa to find you a hooker. In the past, Siri use to give me a few escort services near me, which were an hours drive from my house. But not any more, or at not where I live and work. Maybe if I travel closer to the cities.

KOT
Post 3 made on Monday October 16, 2017 at 20:35
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On October 16, 2017 at 20:19, Fins said...

So a few minutes ago my wife and I were goofing at how poorly Alexa works and I couldn’t get her to call my wife’s phone. She said “no contact found”. I said “Alexa, call Mom” She responds “Calling Brent McCall”

WOW!
Just because I drive a Miata and I am old does not mean that I have had a gender reassignment.

My wife does not like Alexa, she can not get her to do anything. Of course she does call her Siri.
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OP | Post 4 made on Monday October 16, 2017 at 22:00
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Do you think I can sue amazon for the therapy this is going to require? 😭
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Post 5 made on Monday October 16, 2017 at 23:36
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You should have tried calling Super DAD. It may have been a better fit.

Difference between dad and super dad
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Post 6 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 09:19
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Brent IS ya Momma....
Post 7 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 10:38
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On October 17, 2017 at 09:19, Trunk-Slammer -Supreme said...
Brent IS ya Momma....

Figuratively, I agree. After all, he is the one we all come crying to when HDMI.
"When I eat, it is the food that is scared." - Ron Swanson
Post 8 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 11:10
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Last week on the Tim Conway Junior [radio] show, Tim was reacting to something and he said, "SERIOUSLY, is this the way things are supposed to be?" Instantly, a woman's voice was heard off mike. Tim immediately stopped and asked "wait a minute -- how did that happen?

When he said "seriously," Siri heard it and responded with something like "I can't tell how it's supposed to be."
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Post 9 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 11:52
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On October 16, 2017 at 20:19, Fins said...
Earlier tonight while in the kitchen, I yelled “Alexa pause Dish” to try pause my hopper. Alexa replied, “Calling Dad” yelling Alexa stop repeatedly did not stop her from calling my father’s cellphone.

So a few minutes ago my wife and I were goofing at how poorly Alexa works and I couldn’t get her to call my wife’s phone. She said “no contact found”. I said “Alexa, call Mom” She responds “Calling Brent McCall”

I refuse to yell across house at family members. Surely not going to yell a command at some little sh.t box.
Post 10 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 20:05
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Voice control sucks.....

Garmin GPS in my truck hears "something" on the radio, then asks me to say a command.

I say, yell, or scream EXIT, and nothing happens. I say VOICE as I am supposed to do, and nothing happens.

On my Amazon Fire HD tablet, Alexa will come on only when I push a button, unless Alexa comes on to tel me it can't connect.

Stuff will drive you to drink.... AH...
Post 11 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 20:46
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i freaking love using voice control. its convenient, and pretty damn good as well. I rarely even use my in wall touch pads. I dont get all the hate.
OP | Post 12 made on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 21:30
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On October 17, 2017 at 20:46, Ranger Home said...
i freaking love using voice control. its convenient, and pretty damn good as well. I rarely even use my in wall touch pads. I dont get all the hate.

The hate is it doesn’t work and it’s usually slower than going to the remote or tablet.
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