If you like the idea of using a smart speaker to control devices like your thermostat, lights, and switches but aren't enthusiastic about the idea of a device constantly listening in your home, smart home company Aqara may have a solution.
Rather than passively waiting for you to speak a wake phrase (like 'Hey Google' or 'Alexa'), Aqara's button-like device with a microphone will not begin recording until you pick it up.
