When I was growing up, we still had black and white televisions! We were one of the first families who had a color TV. We had these big bay windows in the front of the house with beautiful breezy white curtains adorning them. The kids from the neighborhood would come up on the front porch and cup their hands and try and get a look at this newest advancement in technology. Because my sister and I were no dummies, we charged 5 cents to give the kids a look! Those were the days when you had to get up and turn the channels by hand. My how things have changed right? When I was asked to check out the XFINITY Voice Remote and share what I think with you all, I was quick to say yes. I love new technology and this is no exception!
I heard a comedian recently who said she walked in on her kids were arguing over the TV remote. The kids were complaining about what a pain it was to find the remote and then change the channels on their TV. The comedian said when she was a kid, SHE was the remote! That resonated with me because my dad would always make me or my sister change the TV channels for him! If he were around today, I could only imagine his shock when he saw the evolution of that treasured device!
If you have the X1 Entertainment Operating System from Comcast, changing channels on the TV is as easy as clearing your voice and speaking up! Who knew we would be here, just telling the TV to change channels with the XFINITY voice remote, finding shows and getting recommendations! How cool is that?
I think the XFINITY voice remote is cool because it does things that no one else can do. You can tell the TV to change to a specific channel, or ask it to find a particular show, get recommendations or launch apps! It works a lot like the talk-to-text feature on my phone, which I love, love love. For instance, you can find your favorite actor, favorite sports team or you can just ask to see what is currently on. For example, if you and your family are into the Minions, the remote even speaks Minionese. Luckily, it also speaks plain English, so you can say “What’s on the Food Network” or “Find kid’s movies” “Launch Pandora” or “Record The Voice.” With the XFINITY voice remote, just say it and see it! It is just that easy! Check out the voice remote in action here.
Just be warned, the kids will love this. I have to fight them for it all of the time. I think it’s pretty cool that the remote can work with all of our voices- even when the kids have a lisp or don’t say all of their letters clearly like my 6 year old… she can still use the Voice Remote and find her favorite shows to watch. My favorite feature, hands down, is the “find me something to watch” command. I never know what to watch!
Have you tried a voice remote? What did you think?
I received product and compensation for my time crafting this post. Opinions are my own.
Jody says
I remember BEING the remote control, needing to cross the room and hear the click click of the knob with a whole 5 or so channels. This remote looks amazing!
Krystal says
Okay – that is really cool! We don’t have cable but I would consider it for that!
Erin says
Wow! Thats one rad remote! I don’t have Xfinity but now I kind of want to!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I had no idea Xfinity had a voice remote! I am seriously lazy and I must have one!
Paula Schuck says
A voice remote is a fantastic idea. I will have to show this to my Son. He is going to love it.
Yona Williams says
I’ve never tried a voice remote before, but I think it could be convenient at times. I know that it’s convenient when you use voice commands for the Xbox.
HilLesha says
Wow, that is a pretty nifty remote! Technology just keeps getting better and better each time.
Angela Weight says
We have Xfinity and I didn’t know this existed. How much easier would life be if I didn’t have to point and click! Because I never can seem to aim at the right place and wind up pressing the button over and over until my son impatiently says “Mom, move your arm up an inch.”
Jennifer Pridemore says
I would LOVE to have a voice controlled remote! I see the commercial with the Minions and this remote all the time, and it always makes me smile!
Digna says
We have heard commercials for years but this isn’t available yet in our area. Does sound really cool though.
Uplifting Families says
I love it. Of course, I usually end using my phone in place of the remote. Next thing you know we will be able to talk to our tv.
Rebecca Swenor says
This is such an awesome advance in technology. I would love to have Xfinity voice remote and only wish we had this service in our area. Hopefully some day we will. Thanks for sharing.
Britni says
Okay that is really cool. I have never heard of a voice remote. They are always coming up with new and awesome things!
ricci says
This looks so cool!! I wish I got xfinity in my area so I could have a cool remote!!
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
How is cool is that! Now remotes are also stepping up a notch! I would love to try this.
Melissa says
Wow this is so cool! I didn’t even know this was possible I may have to look into Xfinity now!
Ron says
Voice remote is awesome. Voice command at it’s finest!
Mistee Dawn says
How super cool! I have to get one of these for myself! I would use it constantly!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I would want to have something like that! It would be so cool! Now I hope they could also make voice command devices for the kitchen and the laundry!
Alli says
My husband would love this voice remote. Sounds like a great girft idea for his upcoming birthday.
Martine - MeUnfinished says
How cool! My husband and kids would love this! I have to let them know about it!
Melissa Pezza says
Technology in action. Now we can talk to our remote controls. I love it!
Mykidsguide says
Oh wow, this is pretty cool! We don’t have Xfinity, but I’m sure my husband would love to have this once he hears about the remote.
Jenn says
TO be honest, I didn’t know voice remotes existed! That is pretty cool! I nice and easy hands free way to change the channel!
lisa says
That is so cool! I have Xfinity and would love to have this remote. Only I’m sure my kids would fight over voice control.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That’s so cool! I’ve got to get one of these new remotes.
Rika Agustini says
such a cool remote. I’ve heard about XFINITIY before but never got a chance to try them out. Love the voice remote
Emily says
I wish I could talk to my remote like that! Or I guess I could, but I wish mine would listen and respond! 😉
Liz Mays says
I can definitely see that coming in handy for our lazy days in. I’m all for making navigation easier.
Sarah Bailey says
Now that is one awesome sounding remote, ours is forever getting lost so this would come in really handy!
Jeanette says
I have never tried one of these remotes. To tell you the truth until last week I actually had no idea this existed. Sounds like it could be fun to try!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I have been wanting to upgrade to a ‘smart tv’ so the the XFINITY voice remote sounds like the perfect companion! 🙂
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds pretty handy. I don’t have Xfinity, but my parents do and I am sure my mom will love this.