35+ Creepy Things That People’s Smart Home Systems and Alexas Have Done

Technology has become a part of our everyday lives. From our cell phones to all the smart home systems that are out there, we heavily rely on them to get stuff done. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t have a few concerns when these smart home systems do things out of the ordinary. Here are some creepy things that people’s smart home systems have done.

Screaming Out of Nowhere

Many of these smart home units have things wrong with them when they first get released, this is just something to be expected. But after a while, we all expect these glitches to be ironed out. Unfortunately for some, that element of surprise never goes away.

This guy and his wife got a big surprise when their unit turned on and began screaming like it was being physically harmed. We would have unplugged it too!

Stop Fighting!

Nobody likes it when their parents are fighting. Often kids will step in and try to diffuse the situation so that everyone can be happy. That is one thing, but when the person butting in to calm the situation down is your smart home system, that is just downright weird.

This married couple was having a heated argument when out of nowhere, Alexa thought she would add her two cents and ask them to change the subject. She was right about the situation but it’s still super creepy that she participated in it.

That’s Not My Name

It is always nice to have someone there to wish you a good night. If you live alone or have a late-night schedule, this could give you a sense of not being alone. This is even the case when it is your technology that is doing it for you.

But if the piece of tech is going to be a little clingy, they could at least get the name right. Why this name? Maybe she had been watching Silence of the Lambs, or perhaps the Dot is just crazy!

No Idea

When you are awakened by a conversation, it is pretty annoying, especially if it is in the wee hours of the morning. And it is even more annoying when you are the only one in the house. But it becomes creepy when it’s your Alexa, and she is talking to someone.

This is especially true when she is using a name, and it is the name of no one in the home. Maybe this is a case of her talking to your friendly neighborhood ghost? No matter what, it is pretty eerie and enough to give us future insomnia.