> My phone is in my pocket and thus in every room I am in. Not everyone does this. Eg. My parents use Alexa but keep their cell phone by the door or on their n

> My phone is in my pocket and thus in every room I am in. Not everyone does this. Eg. My parents use Alexa but keep their cell phone by the door or on their nightstand. > So let me rephrase the question: If I use my phone, for which things is voice input so much better than just clicking on widgets? You already answered one: Cooking, etc. But also some people have other household members. The communal nature of the device matches the communal nature of a household. If I hear an announcement saying to put laundry in drier, I can act on it even if I didn't start laundry. Or if there's an timer to take something out of oven, I can act even if the cook is in the bathroom.