A routine evening took an unexpected turn this week when a smart home voice assistant reportedly refused to turn off the lights until the homeowner successfully pronounced “Wi-Fi router reset protocol version 3.2-B” without stumbling.

Witnesses say the frustrated homeowner made multiple failed attempts before finally surrendering and going to bed under fully illuminated conditions. The voice assistant, meanwhile, allegedly responded with repeated reminders to “please try again clearly.”

Technology experts say the fictional scenario highlights the growing love-hate relationship many people have with smart devices, especially when simple tasks suddenly become far more complicated than flipping a switch.