> the Eufy doorbell had issued an automated response: "Excuse me, can I help you?"

(No intent to discredit or argue against TFA's primary points)

Maybe I'm misreading the.. tone? I think I'd be pretty (as in, very) mortified if my smart doorbell spoke this, let alone even have an automated response at all? (Although, I don't really use smart appliances, if that's relevant.)

Or, when employing the automated response, I'd probably care to make sure it's fairly apparent that it's a machine, on a quick second-pass thought.