[choward]

> I've been controlling my TV and I have WiFi smart plugs. It is super useful and it has never had issues understanding what I was saying.

> I also don't understand why so much hate for Alexa.

Those are nice features. You absolutely shouldn't have to send you voice over the internet and give up all of your privacy just to make these work. Does it work when your internet goes out?

I don't know anything about how good Alexa works since requiring an internet connection is a non starter. This isn't why I hate Alexa.