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What is Your App What Does it Control Does it Learn

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

I don't use too many apps, but I use Instagram Daily, which informs me of the news faster than any other device—What do we learn from the apps we use? 

Alexis controls many products in my house. She wakes me up, so she becomes my alarm clock. When I want to know what the weather is, I ask her. She has become a weather person; She can control my TV. She told me when my packages arrived from Amazon and gave me a roundabout day and time. She can also help control my other app in the house, Sensi  . Sensi is my thermostat. It controls the temperature in the house. I can ask Alexis to adjust the temp, or I can use the app on my iPhone.  I like the house cold when I go to sleep, so when in bed, I tell Alexis to lower the temperature to my preferred temp. When I was getting ready to leave, I instructed her to adjust the temperature higher.  No need to cool the entire unit for Cleo. Right before I come home, I can use the phone app to adjust the temperature in the house: cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Alexis can not quite understand who or what Cleo the cat is 

I also have my Ring doorbell. Now I have two, one with night vision, as some person ripped my hood ornament off my car. Unfortunately, there are destructive people in this world. I chose to replace the ornament, and next time, I want to be able to record and see who did it if someone did it.

Today, I saw that Elon Musk revealed his robots for home use. They can clean, babysit children, and serve drinks. Just like in the movie I Robot, they will soon be available for home use for about $20,000- $30.000. This interests me. I would take a loan and purchase one. I had an I Robot Vacuum Cleo. I wasn't thrilled with it; I became stuck more than it cleaned. Cleo was scared of it, so I called it Brutus. 

This is my entry for the AR October Challenge by Carol Williams and Frank Worrell 

 

 

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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Interestingly enough I have been interested in getting one of those little robo vacuums.  However, those who have them tell me stories about them getting stuck a lot.

Oct 11, 2024 04:33 PM
Hannah Williams

It does get stuck. My model was about four years old, Myrl Jeffcoat. I think the newer ones are better. 

Oct 11, 2024 04:39 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah I also have a few apps use daily like the Ring Doorbell, myQ (for my garage door), my bank app, Fitness (for my iWatch), Yahoo Mail, the Weather Channel, and a few more.  Apps have become a part of our lives whether we realize it or not.

Oct 11, 2024 04:33 PM
Hannah Williams

George Souto I also have one for medication; there are specific antibiotics and drugs I cannot take. There is even an app for that 

Oct 11, 2024 04:41 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I often use Alexa as a backup alarm. I haven't tried any of the home systems for controlling the temperature, lights, or doing the vacuuming. I wouldn't mind having a robot clean my house.  Thanks for sharing your favorite apps.

Oct 11, 2024 05:51 PM
Hannah Williams

Carol Williams, I love my Sensi. If I am in bed and it is too warm, I can ask Alexa to adjust the temperature to make it cooler or warmer without getting out of bed. I can also control it from my iPhone for those who are paranoid about Alexi 

Oct 12, 2024 09:55 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Not a big App Fan, I do have Instagram that I read while I am feeding our dog.... other than that sadly Diane decided to get a new A/C system I did not want to have a Nest but she decided it against my better judgement... I do not have the app she does:)Endre

Oct 11, 2024 10:34 PM
Hannah Williams

I so appreciate you on Instagram Endre Barath, Jr. it is so lovely when an Active Rain member such as yourself acknowledges my post there. Thank you so much it means so much that you take the time to do that 

Oct 12, 2024 09:59 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Hannah - I am not an app-y guy so a lot of this goes over my head.   I am glad to learn you have found things that work for you.  

Oct 12, 2024 01:29 AM
Hannah Williams

Hello Michael Jacobs  I did not realize I was an app person until I started to write. These apps work nicely in my home and were gifts 

Oct 12, 2024 10:06 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

It's so interesting to hear what apps people use, for business and home use. I don't have any of the ones mentioned in this blog!

Oct 12, 2024 05:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Hannah. We had an Alexis... I did not like the feeling of being "watched." My husband gave it away. I have a client who has had robo vacuums for more years than I can count... she loves them. And for some reason her dogs and cats seem okay with them. I'm not sure mine would be.

Oct 12, 2024 05:10 AM
Hannah Williams

Nina Hollander, BrokerFunny I really wanted a Robo vacuum, but it is more work than it worth, and Cleo does not like it 

Oct 12, 2024 10:10 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The "We, Robot" event was awesome!!!  I love the look of the cybercab and the robovan!!!  I am scared to use Alexis or anything similar, it seems our every move is already being recorded, haha.

Oct 12, 2024 05:44 AM
Hannah Williams

No No, I wouldn't say I like the idea Brian England, of cars driving around without a driver. Now, that scares me! I am not doing anything that I am afraid of being recorded. I wish Alexis did do that. Murders and thief's would be solved, but it does not work that way 

Oct 12, 2024 10:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Hannah.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Oct 12, 2024 07:37 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Thank you Roy Kelley have a nice weekend 

Oct 12, 2024 10:16 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hey Hannah you've figured out well what works for you and what doesn't.  I never wanted one of those vacuums as I had heard it would stuck.  And probably scare the heck out of the pets!  As for a robot, no need for one!  I have 5 that clean my house all at once and holy smokes they do an awesome job within a hour or so.

Oct 12, 2024 04:24 PM
Hannah Williams

you are a lucky lady Anna "Banana" Kruchten wow, I should try that service 

Oct 13, 2024 12:54 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Hannah Williams - the fewer apps I use, the better.
I enjoy my privacy and do not mind doing things for myself. 
We already have so much invasion of our privacy, I do not want to invite more into my life/home.  

To each their own.  That is the beauty - we get to choose.  

 

Oct 13, 2024 09:48 AM
Hannah Williams

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  Big Brother, is everywhere. It does not bother me as there is nothing I am doing that I need to hide. 

Oct 13, 2024 12:57 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, great list of apps/tools you use on a daily basis.  I don't have Alexis or anything I talk to.  Love my Ring doorbell, couldn't live without it.

Oct 14, 2024 10:55 AM
Hannah Williams

Alexis is very convenient; she was a gift. She does many things and can even  change the voice to a male    Joan Cox  I like the many options, even play music. 

Oct 14, 2024 03:43 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Hannah, Sounds like you found the apps that work well for you. I visited a sibling recently and he was cooking and had Alexis on 3 separate timers simultaneously!  

Sorry to hear about your hood ornament.

Happy Autumn!

Oct 15, 2024 09:45 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Hannah,

You provided a great list of apps/tools you use on a daily basis. I love my Nest doorbell that is tied to my cameras around the exterior of my home. I'm sorry to hear someone felt the need to lift your hood ornament! 

Oct 16, 2024 04:34 AM
Hannah Williams

Dorie Dillard Austin TX Love that when someone is ringing my door, and I am out and about, I can speak to them - so cool- I am not happy about that either the hood ornament 

Oct 16, 2024 07:38 AM