nice thought; but does anyone else have a use for them either?
I never understood what the "voice assistant" hype was about, the advertised benefits looked ... non beneficial; the examples I saw in peoples homes didn't appear to work when they tried to use them.
Was it worth that much money and effort to have microphones in people's houses?
I'm an Apple user, and by extension, Homekit and Siri.
In a household full of kids and an all-around crazy schedule, having HomePods scattered amidst my house has proven useful; beyond just being great speakers for music.
I use them for everything from adding/completing items on my Reminders list. Controlling the home (lights, timers, etc.). Asking questions (this one is very hit/miss with Siri, but she's getting a lot better). And reading/sending messages.
Is it absolutely necessary? No. But when you're lugging around little ones throughout the house, fixing lunches, dinner, etc. -- they can make life a little easier. Sometimes.
I think I bought one when they first came out, then I got three for free when I bought other things.