I've been using a Wemo switch (not to be confused with Wemo light) Cost for each is $39.99 You'll need one for each device, fan, lights. Only one Wemo switch will fit in an outlet but you can fit a bunch on a strip. You will need to name each one and ask "Alexa" to turn your device on/off I've never had a problem You do not need any "special" bulb to operate from Wemo Bobbie
Smile Everyday > On Aug 21, 2016, at 9:39 PM, Quadius <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am presently using X 10 to operate lights and fans, but I would like to > switch to a newer system because X 10 is becoming more and more difficult to > acquire and it isn't that effective any longer. > > I purchased an Amazon Echo, but I'd like to get a hub which can work with > different devices in order to open locks, operate door openers if possible, > turn on lights and fans. I would eventually like to switch over to something > I can operate with my cell phone, but right now my phone doesn't work well > with Google Now. So I am currently using Dragon Mobile Assistant to make all > of my phone calls and text messages, but this doesn't really give me full > access to my mobile phone. > > I would generally just like some feedback on what's good, price effective and > actually works well. It would be a plus if it's not too difficult to set up. > > I'm thinking about purchasing the device which allows me to operate TV and > things like that with echo, but I'm wondering if you have to have one for > each area your operating. I also don't like the fact that you have to tell > echo to turn on something through whatever the name of the device is. I > presently just have to activate my ECU, then give the TV command and say turn > on and then I can do a multitude of things from there. > > Hopefully this isn't too confusing. > > So basically I just like to know what you're using with your echo and what > you recommend. I would really rather not reinvent the wheel, if you know what > I mean. > Quadius
