A:AnswerYes if you don’t have Alexa speaker or tv that takes commands Dots work ok for other rooms . But you can also have one
And use your phone or iPad etc. for commands . Or smart things hub. Apps can work ok also.
A:AnswerMind works great I just hit the mute no speaker and no voice on top of unit just tap these spots little x will appear each one.and it
Won’t. Respond to your voice or you won’t be disturb by speaker .