Really don't understand what your complain is about.
Xbox one does not need to turn on to update. By default, you xbox one is in
standby mode. It will download and install the update for you. I am in the
xbox one preview program. My xbox one gets an update almost EVERYDAY around
6pm and I never even know when the update is done. I NEVER even noticed that
it is updated. Sometimes I have to go to settings to check the version
number to make sure it is updated.
One more thing, xbox live gold is not required anymore for apps like Netflix
, Skype,etc. Plus you get two free games EACH MONTH. I am pretty happy with
Gold now.
(yeah, I know, my English is bad. Just to lazy to install Chinese input
again)