Virtual Butler Mirror ‘Intelligent’ Home Automation Controller [Bespoke ‘Customised’ Virtual Butlers Also Offered]

We weren't sure how to title this particular item as, whichever way we
put it - within a half-reasonable word count - it simply refused to make
any cohesive sense. But then just how does one introduce a home
automation computer controller that can control everything from doors to
security cameras to jacuzzis (and a great deal more besides) which comes
with a mirror through which a (butt ugly) face - the face of the virtual
'English' butler - appears to let you know what's happening and to do
your bidding? It's not easy, let me tell you.

Billed as being 'compatible with nearly all existing home automation and
security systems', meaning that it is compatible with the ones its
compatible with and isn't with the ones its not compatible with (which
is extremely enlightening), the linked product page describes the
Virtual Butler thus (and, no, a quick check of the calendar will confirm
today isn't April 1st):

The Virtual Butler is an amazingly intelligent computer server that
connects to most of your home’s electronics–security
cameras, front gate, garage doors, back doors, pool gate, jacuzzi,
etc–and alerts you whenever there is a change in your environment
(arriving guest, departing car, opened pool gate, etc).

The Virtual Butler appears through its specially designed mirror and
speaks to you through your home’s speakers (it disappears
afterwards). It literally shows you what the occurrence is through a
live video feed, which works if you have security cameras in your home.
It also reminds you of appointments and that the jacuzzi is ready. The
Virtual Butler speaks in an English accent and looks the part, but a
customized butler can be created for you that looks and sounds like
anything you want.

I must admit, initially I had to check whether I'd overdone today's
medication but, no, this is all legit, to the tune of $20,000, though we
should stress its probably not a good idea if you have young kids in the
house - the ghostly vision of a face appearing in the mirror, its voice
bellowing out, is enough to sow the seeds of severe psychological
problems they may never truly get over.