I have...a hard, really hard time getting up when I hear the transmission eating itself.
In summary, the OP was "Do you use your AP remote?" with the comment "I just can't get used to the idea of being away from the helm." It wasn't "Do you use AP?"
I'm ok with the remote in hand within easy reach of the helm.
As a tool, I get it; as an entertainment aid, I don't.
While dipping humus, mixing a Red Sky or just getting frisky on the foredeck, Mr. Murphy could arrange for a Humpback to raise the bow, causing that wireless mini pad to skitter down the side deck to the cockpit, just as the pilothouse door slides shut and locks itself.