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After recently becoming handicapped, my son set up my room with great automation that helps me. Like auto lights at night turning off at a certain time. Curtains open and closing. Also, music or scripture reading in the morning and evening. My TV with voice activation, and of course, if I need help I can just call out and it will ring him or emergency services. My life is harder now but with everything he set up it’s easier than it would be otherwise and I’m much safer in my environment.
I think it’s not only about saving couple of minutes, but it reduces the overload of the small decisions that we have to make everyday and for me those everyday decisions and little tasks leads me to total burnout! So thank you very much again! ❤❤❤
I was thinking about automating cleaning the dishes. Because automating is clearly different than cleaning. Then I realized, I already have a dishwasher. I just laughed at myself.
Cas, youre killing me, I choked on my coffee when you were calling out for Mr. Bojangles
Thanks SO much for acknowledging that not everyone wants to be listened to (spied on) and offering options. I do wish there were options for shopping other than Amazon (or Target, or Walmart, or Home Depot or other morally questionable companies). How about a short video on NFCs and on Shortcuts? Thanks for everything you do. I especially liked this one.
What do you mean …. You’re not tech savvy ? ? I am 4 minutes in and COMPLETELY banjaxed …….. Alexa ? NFC chip ? Robot vacuum ? Shortcut app ?
Hi Cas, thanks for NOT using the “A” word! If you leave the house some lighting left on is good for security.
Mostly old school here, but I really liked the motion sensor lights in the cabinets.❤☺
Thank you for another great informational video, Cass. I'm not lazy, I'm energy efficient.
TOO much automation/AI for me. At 70, I still need to wake up my brain cells & keep them fired up with mental recall. I do love technology. I love my Chromebook with my email & calendar that reminds me of today's chores, commitments & appointments. I am happy to turn off lights & appliances myself. The physicality of it keeps me in touch. I still like to 'Hoover' lol. You do you 'Boo'!!!
This is such a cool vid!!! I need the step by step for the app that starts after your alarm goes off and the motivation podcasts with coffee for 10 min😂❤
Yes step by step instruction videos! Where to buy, what to buy, how to set up ?
I freaking love this woman. Thank you Cas.
Your Bojangles call worked! Got a 🐈 on my head now.
Very helpful video, Cass! We had a long-haired orange feral cat that my mother taught to be home on the front stoop at 9PM. When he failed to show up she turned off the porch light and he was out all night. That only happened once. He never missed curfew again!!! 😂
Who wants "Big Brother" knowing all about your habits ? Not me ! And, before anyone gets nasty, someone got accused of a crime in a state they had never even visited before. Because a computer made a mistake. Plus, I'm pretty sure your average teeager could easily hack into these systems. I NEVER turn on "location" in my phone unless I am using the map.
Please do a more detailed video on the NFC tags! I'm so intrigued, but not sure how to get started. Also, I have an android, so I'm not sure if that feature is available.
My favorite automation is using Alexa Smart Plugs for my Christmas decor. I started with two smart plugs for our Christmas tree. Smart plugs for the lighted garlands quickly followed. "Alexa, turn on Christmas tree!" was a wonderful moment. When I discovered Groups, "Alexa, turn on Christmas " was pure magic. I can enjoy Christmas decor in the hour before I leave for work, which never happened when I had to run around the house plugging in everything by hand. Now if I could only have my very own Rosie who organized, cleaned, and cooked, life would be perfect!
While I use my phone for a lot, I'm pretty old school. I don't need my lighting automated, as I'm one of those weirdos who turn lights off as I leave a room. Our HVAC is automated via the programmable thermostat. I have a whiteboard on the side of the fridge set up in the order of the grocery store layout. As we run low on something, I write it on the whiteboard. Also, the shortcuts app is an Apple product, so it isn't on ALL phones (not everyone on the planet has an iPhone).
Thank you Cass, If you turn off the Wi-Fi then you can't listen to music! Be careful with the auto cat box, I have heard of kitties being stuck or worse.