mike1

maltz said:

I miss the live events mostly because a big part of getting caught up in the hype is audience reaction.  And that's half the fun.

But what REALLY bugs me about these events, and all Apple events since Steve left the stage, even the previous live events, is how heavily trained everyone has obviously been to speak and even move like Steve did.  Hand gestures, inflections, word choices - it's almost animatronic.

Really?! You want a bunch of unrehearsed presenters stumbling over their lines, forgetting words and just getting nervous on stage or in front of a camera? If so, go watch an elementary school play. Presenting on camera or in front of an audience is not a day job for any of these presenters. They all seem to do a good job anyway and that's because they are "trained".

twolf2919 said:

I guess this is Apple's way of keeping you from talking trash about Siri LOL.  Even with "Hey Siri" there have been so many times when Siri activated when I didn't even give that command.  And forget it when someone on TV actually says "Hey Siri" - I've lost count how many times that activated the HomePod's Siri :-(

You don't think that happens with Alexa devices too?

coolfactor said:

chutzpah said:

Wish you could customise it to whatever you want.

Yah, I'd change it to "Computer" like in Star Trek.

Me too. Especially if Siri could have Majel Barrett's voice.

Actually, between the Ring doorbell and Alexa cases that were settled, the total fines are $30.8MM. A little less paltry.

designr said:

crofford said:

Maybe it will just be a pretty picture since the actual home automation software doesn’t work. 

Really? How so?

I have an admittedly simpler HomeKit setup (few lights, couple of plugs, automations based on temperature changes) and it seems to work fine.

Works fine in much larger setups too. My system includes many outlets, bulbs, cameras, thermostat and various sensors.