> I could see its use - you could remotely activate them

What is the point of activating a washing machine remotely if you aren't there to put your laundry inside? What is the point of activating your coffee machine remotely if you are not here to drink it? Even when you have to fill water in the machine and grind coffee beans, and wait for the machine to preheat the water.it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare an espresso.