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I have a brand new ThermoWorks timer that's never been opened, and probably never will be — though I did use one before smart speakers.
It's too easy to say "Hey Google, set a timer for 35 minutes" or "Alexa, set a timer for 35 minutes" — and walk away without touching anything.
And if any entity is interested in the boredom and monotony of this household — they are a PATHETIC lot!!! 
We set timers or reminders several times a day.
I have a ThermoWorks timer that's never been opened, and probably never will be — though I did use one before smart speakers.
It's too easy to say "Hey Google, set a timer for 35 minutes" or "Alexa, set a timer for 35 minutes" — and walk away without touching anything.
And if any entity is interested in the boredom and monotony of this household — they are a PATHETIC lot!!!
We set timers or reminders several times a day.
