Do you ever wish you had a person or perhaps a tiny robot following you around your home and helping you complete tasks? If so, then what you really need might be a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant, like Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa, is an application that responds to voice commands. While this kind of device can’t literally follow you around, it can help you complete tasks.

If you have a smartphone, then you likely already have a virtual assistant. For example, iPhone users can benefit from the assistance of Siri. However, devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home take this type of technology a step further. These devices are compatible with a number of “smart” accessories, like light switches, locks, and vacuums. With a simple voice command, you can have Alexa start your Roomba vacuum or ask Google to turn the lights out for you when you’re ready to go to bed. These devices are also compatible with certain apps, so you can even have your virtual assistant order you a pizza or book an Uber ride.

You don’t have to be among the rich and famous to enjoy some of the luxuries of a personal assistant. With AI (artificial intelligence) improving every day, soon there won’t be much that these types of devices can’t do. If you’re considering adding a virtual assistant to your apartment, do some research on the pros and cons of each different model so you can find one that will best meet your needs.

One thing a virtual assistant can’t do for you is find you apartments for rent in Alachua, FL. That’s where One 51 Place comes in. Our apartments boast large floorplans and professionally designed color schemes, along with countless other touches that make them feel like home. Stop by our leasing office for more information.