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Because touching a switch on the wall is easier than speaking a codeword and then telling the thing what to do. There's just no market. It looked snazzy when i

Because touching a switch on the wall is easier than speaking a codeword and then telling the thing what to do. There's just no market. It looked snazzy when it was coming out, there was good hype, and then people actually experienced them. It's just not that cool and less useful than a clapper.

hot_gril 3y ago
The lack of a real goal makes most of these products unfocused. Automated lights and stuff are geeky, not practical.
- rcarmo 3y ago
  People with limited mobility tend to disagree.
  - hot_gril 3y ago
    For whatever reason, these products aren't designed or marketed for people with limited mobility. If they were, they'd have a clear goal and maybe even a subsidy.
elisiariocouto 3y ago
I disagree, there is a market. I have a couple of very handy automations in my house, like, when I turn on a light swith (an analog, classic one), HomeKit turns on a floor shade in the end of the room. Also, when the sun sets, a roller shade closes