stusviews Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Whirlpool now has an Alexa compatible washing machine and dryer. More Alexa appliances are planned. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/alexa-start-the-washer-whirlpool-makes-it-possible-at-ces/ar-BBxR4kP Link to comment
larryllix Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sounds like a lot of extra work. Alexa. Sort the clothes Alexa. Put the detergent in the washer Alexa. Put fabric softener in the washer. Alexa. Select wash'n wear cycle Alexa. Close the lid Alexa. Wait until I get back to my chair before starting. ....I didn't understand the question Alexa. Wait till I get back to my chair before starting. ....OK Alexa. Why did you stop the washer? ....The previous load of clothes out and the lid won't close. Sounds cool but I wonder if it will extend the washing day into a whole week of laundry. Should be cool to see what develops with this technology. Alexa. Can you abuse me with some other technology that's really cool? Only available to California residents. Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I do like the vacuum idea. https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/28/samsung-vacuum/ Link to comment
TrojanHorse Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I do like the vacuum idea. https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/28/samsung-vacuum/ Do you have a dog? http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/20808-Samsung-is-bringing-an-Echo-compatible-vacuum-to-CES Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Do you have a dog? http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/20808-Samsung-is-bringing-an-Echo-compatible-vacuum-to-CES Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Two, but they don't have accidents in the house. A neighbor though loves her Roomba until she came home to see dog excrement smeared all over the hardwood and carpet. Link to comment
elvisimprsntr Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Two, but they don't have accidents in the house. A neighbor though loves her Roomba until she came home to see dog excrement smeared all over the hardwood and carpet. If the Roomba could talk, it would likely claim it was framed. The dog probably despised the Roomba (sucking up treats and stray food, bumping into water bowl, making noise, etc.) and intentionally dropped one in its path. That would be enough evidence and motive for a court of law. The dog takes the 5th upon advice of counsel. So who is the smarter mammal? Canine or human? Link to comment
TrojanHorse Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Roomba has perhaps already forfeited the 4th per future fine print in the terms of use with Alexa. Dog is smarter than roomba and echo but of course less knowledgeable than Alexa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
stusviews Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 The Roomba, like many other devices, works fine by itself. Being me, I bought a remote when I got the Roomba (both the broom/vacuum and the mop) some years ago. The remote is useless except to turn it on--only. Once that's done the Roomba takes it's time to do a thorough job. No guidance is needed. Scheduling won't work here. Now, it anyone devises a robotic mop that fills and cleans itself... Link to comment
Teken Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 After reading the link offered by Stu it appears to be on the surface lots of gimmicks with really no value. Considering the article was pretty light on the specifics of what it actually does. For those manufactures lurking in this forum or so happen to stumble upon this forum posts here goes. If you're going to offer a so called *Smart Appliance* how about you offer the most basic elements one would expect first! In no specific order of importance here are what I consider basic to advanced notification and use cases. - Offer two way notification via sms, email, and Alexa of the appliance being turned on, off, and cycle complete. - Notify and remind the user to clean the lint trap / water filter. - Warn the user of any out of band tolerances of the unit *think* exploding Samsung washer! - POST: The system should always perform a diagnostic tests of the major components and report back. - Counters: The system should be able to let you know how many hours, minutes, days, weeks, years, the appliance has been running for since initial turn on. - Energy: The system should be able to tell the person how much water and energy was consumed for any modes selected and what the costs are based on the persons local KWH rate(s). To allow a person to save on energy consumption etc. - Warranty / Service: The system should be able to notify the owner of how many days, weeks, months, years left in the warranty period. To offer to extend said warranty should it be desired and schedule maintenance of said appliance. None of what I have suggested is magic or is hard to do - It only needs someone with vision and the will to offer something truly useful and beneficial to the world as a whole. Some of the elements I already track and know in my own home now so for me there isn't much benefit in any of this but its a nice step if done right. I know how long the washer / dryer has been running for, how many cycles, water and energy consumption, peak current, low, mid, high wattage of any cycle selected. My system informs me via sms, email, and voice announcements of when the appliance is turned on, off, and when the cycle is completed. It monitors out of band energy and temperature levels to let me know if something is amiss. What I don't know is (IF) in a general sense if the appliance is in spec and feeling well - that would be a nice to have. Link to comment
LFMc Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Here is the skill set I am waiting to be added to Alexa: The "Spousal Skill set". "Alexa, tell wife I need a foot rub". "Alexa, tell hubby to mow the yard". "Alexa, tell wife to start dinner". "Alexa, tell hubby to shut up". etc., etc., etc.... Solves all sorts of marital communication problems. But I can't wait to see the spousal API insertion process. --Leon Link to comment
elvisimprsntr Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Here is the skill set I am waiting to be added to Alexa: The "Spousal Skill set". "Alexa, tell wife I need a foot rub". "Alexa, tell hubby to mow the yard". "Alexa, tell wife to start dinner". "Alexa, tell hubby to shut up". etc., etc., etc.... Solves all sorts of marital communication problems. But I can't wait to see the spousal API insertion process. --Leon Seems like you need to enable the ELIZA skill https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Eliza/187 Link to comment
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