Asking Eric: Is it fair of me to ask that smart devices be turned off when I visit your home?

Published on: 02/11/2026

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Dear Eric: I have friends who have Alexa in their homes, and I understand that Alexa is a valuable tool when used as indicated. I also understand that it “listens” to any conversation carried on in its presence. This bothers me, because we often have intimate and/or professional conversations.

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