Here is a quick demo of how I use the Amazon Echo with my home automation and home theater control. This is not meant as a how to but rather an example of what is possible.
I can tell this will improve as time goes on and the software and hardware become more defined. That being said my wife who is disabled from a stroke talks to our Xbox to control the TV with more perception and accuracy that this demo. Now I'm not a fan boy of Microsoft I'm an Apple guy and she is only controlling the TV functions but I have to say it works extremely well and she does have a speech issue. Just my two cents
Cool system you have here. I might be wrong here, but you have a tablet with touch screen that can turn things on and off, which you can do much quicker than asking Alexa to do anything. Especially when you keep having to repeat yourself. I can see using Alexa when you don't have tablet near you. I personally would rather use the touch screen to turn stuff on and off. I do like the idea of home automation and this is really cool. thanks for the video.
is SimpleControl an app that can be downloaded for android? or is it only for the ipad? what is the actuator for SimpleControl, does it use an IR blaster like Harmony Hub, Xiaomi or Broadlink? or does it connect trough wifi?
hi i have a few questions , are you using samsung smart things? how do you open the garage door? are you using phillips hue light bulbs? how does the tv turn on? do you have to plug it in to a smartthings or is it wifi thanks
Amazon Alexa works great in tandem with Harmony! I have them in my home theater and really am impressed with how well they can work well together, specially with the new Harmony skill that allows scenes to be recogmized by Alexa.
For home automation these are great systems. Security AllStar, along with the UltraSync Hub, have an announcement coming soon that will further change the security industry. One of the technologies just mentioned in the two previous comments will be a part of the Ultrasync HUB and will combine all of the creature comforts of home automation and home theater with the best of security features which include Police, fire and medical services.
SimpleControl on my iPad is much better than using my Harmony Elite remote with all the data on the screen and controls all available. Both work with multiple Amazon Echos.
technojerry we are finding that several systems that have been in the industry much longer, like the Alarm.com and the Ultrasync HUB, also do not have some vulnerabilities like those systems not built for the security industry. People need to consider just what all these systems are capable of before turning them loose.
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Dude! You guys have video NOW!!! Excellent!!!
I can tell this will improve as time goes on and the software and hardware become more defined. That being said my wife who is disabled from a stroke talks to our Xbox to control the TV with more perception and accuracy that this demo. Now I'm not a fan boy of Microsoft I'm an Apple guy and she is only controlling the TV functions but I have to say it works extremely well and she does have a speech issue. Just my two cents
You are giving the commands too fast, you need to pause briefly. You need to get her attention first (ring light on).
Cool system you have here. I might be wrong here, but you have a tablet with touch screen that can turn things on and off, which you can do much quicker than asking Alexa to do anything. Especially when you keep having to repeat yourself. I can see using Alexa when you don't have tablet near you. I personally would rather use the touch screen to turn stuff on and off. I do like the idea of home automation and this is really cool. thanks for the video.
is SimpleControl an app that can be downloaded for android? or is it only for the ipad? what is the actuator for SimpleControl, does it use an IR blaster like Harmony Hub, Xiaomi or Broadlink? or does it connect trough wifi?
how can you use echo in your recording studio to set sounds and record live music
Slow down with the voice commands. I have mine on my harmony hub and iftt. I have learned you need to slow down with your voice commands.
sorry maybe a dumb question but can i do same thing as echo dot thanks for the reply
Yes
hi i have a few questions ,
are you using samsung smart things?
how do you open the garage door?
are you using phillips hue light bulbs?
how does the tv turn on? do you have to plug it in to a smartthings or is it wifi
thanks
You can use Chamberlin to open and close the garage door it is Alexa ready
Thanks I'll take a look
Walmart carries it so does Amazon
what app is it that you are using on the iPad?
Its the Simple Control Remote app
Could you share the code for the crestron? Looks great would like to implement into mine. :)
change your triggers for videos, Alexa's firing off like crazy
started the video and my alexa amazon echo told me a joke
how do i get the indigo software
liked the demo. you mentioned you wished you could call it Jarvis.Adam Curry calls his "book of knowledge" not sure how he did it thoe
Stephen hawking?
how to integrate Echo with Global Cache.
Which iOS app are you using?
Blue skills icons do not require u to say alexa tell xxxx to. Just alexa to do it
Try pausing a second between the words "Alexa...... Turn on .... " you're saying the command too soon.
syntax.... always how the device is spoken to. "Alexa; (give command)"
try iobroker :-)
LMAO! it's missing commands because your not saying them clearly and correctly.....
I'm so late lol
Alexa is a cute gimmick. But I don't see home automation replacing a harmony remote anytime soon.
Amazon Alexa works great in tandem with Harmony! I have them in my home theater and really am impressed with how well they can work well together, specially with the new Harmony skill that allows scenes to be recogmized by Alexa.
For home automation these are great systems. Security AllStar, along with the UltraSync Hub, have an announcement coming soon that will further change the security industry. One of the technologies just mentioned in the two previous comments will be a part of the Ultrasync HUB and will combine all of the creature comforts of home automation and home theater with the best of security features which include Police, fire and medical services.
SimpleControl on my iPad is much better than using my Harmony Elite remote with all the data on the screen and controls all available. Both work with multiple Amazon Echos.
technojerry we are finding that several systems that have been in the industry much longer, like the Alarm.com and the Ultrasync HUB, also do not have some vulnerabilities like those systems not built for the security industry. People need to consider just what all these systems are capable of before turning them loose.
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