Lane Ranger   11,951 #1 Posted March 15  We have an Alexa home device and I asked it a question today about an RJ transmission that I was surprised 😱 it knew the answer!    Quicker than looking in the manual or asking a question on Red Square!    And it does look to me to be the correct answer! 5 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell   45,798 #2 Posted March 15 (edited) That Girl !     Just arrived at the Delaware Beach house that has Alexa.  Me  Alexa, what did I come in this room for? Alexa  Sorry, I can not pick your brain, but if you do find the object and have any questions regarding it. I will be pleased to provide the answer. Edited March 16 by Ed Kennell 1 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 Â Â 1,557 #3 Posted March 15 Too scary for me! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 Â Â 4,360 #5 Posted March 16 Alexa, I do not consent to being listened to, recorded, or having my statements saved for any reason. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell   45,798 #6 Posted March 16 3 hours ago, adsm08 said: Alexa, I do not consent to being listened to, recorded, or having my statements saved for any reason. Care to offer Alexas answer ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH Â Â 31,123 #7 Posted March 17 11 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Care to offer Alexas answer ? Something like: 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin   2,318 #8 Posted March 17 We used to watch our 3 granddaughters every day. I loved pranking them with Alexa. Best one - I programmed Alexa to respond to a specific question with a specific answer.  Me: Alexa, who farted? Alexa: I'm pretty sure it was Grandma. She might need to go wipe. Somebody, open a window.  The girls thought it was hilarious. They would bring neighborhood friends in, just to ask Alexa who farted! The giggling was priceless!  1 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   56,165 #9 Posted March 17 Geez and to think I was just using Alexa to track how many girdles she was buying. Seriously ... try saying "Alexa ... where are my horse parts ? ... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard   17,107 #10 Posted March 17 My Alexa is on the first floor. Wife and I were in the basement and suddenly Alexa starts telling me that ahe doesn't know how to help me! Hmm... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut   65,347 #11 Posted March 17 Mrs. 953 nut has "Seri" on her I Phone as a personal assistant  distraction. Seri can give more incorrect answers in one minute than anything I've ever seen. Mrs. 953 will ask it a question, it will respond with "I did not understand your question." Ask it the same question phrased differently and it will tell you where you can buy what it thinks you were seeking information about, but not the information you were seeking. Some times you will be having a conversation about a subject and Seri will chime in with some worthless information. Yesterday Mrs. 953 asked me how wide the straits of Hormuz are, Seri chimed in and said she would give us driving directions.   NO THANKS Seri.  2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep   1,111 #12 Posted March 17 Agreed @953 nut Guys at work use seri to set timers all day. It misbehaves A LOT! "hey hows your bacon doing chef? its been a minute?" Shoot, no timer!  I personally listen to good music. Rock music my father listened to. I know in about two songs turn the chicken breast. Two more and done. easy peasy 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut   65,347 #13 Posted March 17 6 hours ago, Treepep said: I personally listen to good music. Rock music my father listened to. I know in about two songs turn the chicken breast. Two more and done. easy peasy Got to be sure you aren't using the Bohemian Rhapsody (6 minutes) or Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile ( about 15 minutes) or the chicken breasts might be a bit overcooked.        4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 Â Â 4,360 #14 Posted March 17 23 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Care to offer Alexas answer ? Â I've never actually said that, I just insist that anyone I know who has one unplugs it and de-powers it before I go into their house. Â 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH   31,123 #15 Posted March 17 5 minutes ago, adsm08 said:  I've never actually said that, I just insist that anyone I know who has one unplugs it and de-powers it before I go into their house.   Our son got us one for Christmas a few years ago... we said no thanks... don't need another digital big brother... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08   4,360 #16 Posted March 17 6 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:  Our son got us one for Christmas a few years ago... we said no thanks... don't need another digital big brother...  I agree. My phone is bad enough. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc   17,931 #17 Posted March 18 (edited) 4 hours ago, adsm08 said: I agree. My phone is bad enough  Place your phone in sleep mode anywhere within 10 feet of you, and then have a conversation about any place you'd like to go or anything you'd like to purchase. The next time you pick up your phone and open a browser the ads will be for what you've spoken of.  There was a time that I thought lots of folks were paranoid. Now I'm no longer sure of that...  At least so far as devices watching and listening. Edited March 18 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D   2,776 #18 Posted March 18 I can only imagine what my phone has heard over these years. Scary! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep   1,111 #19 Posted March 18 17 hours ago, 953 nut said: ot to be sure you aren't using the Bohemian Rhapsody (6 minutes) or Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile ( about 15 minutes) or the chicken breasts might be a bit overcooked.  15 minutes is the target. Just like to rotate halfway. No substitute for actually paying attention. Doesn't seem to happen anywhere I travel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
