>won't allow any of these things in my house period because they will always use them for things behind the scenes that they won't state. As OP stated, "this e

>won't allow any of these things in my house period because they will always use them for things behind the scenes that they won't state. As OP stated, "this extends beyond home speakers to any voice-enabled device in general". Unless you're living like the Unibomber, it's not a matter of "just don't give it to them". The moment you step outside your house and socialize with almost anyone anywhere, it's liable to being taken from you.