I have a remote that responds to voice commands. I never use it though.

What you really need is the world's best remote; a younger brother.

Unfortunately I was one, and as such had to handle most of the channel changing and volume duties for a vindictive older brother. This was well before the age of multiple remotes, back in the 1970's. If I messed up the job, or refused, I'd get a punch or kick.

Hmm, on second thought, your idea sounds better.