To control the TV and cable box (mine is the Comcast X1 DVR) with the Amazon Echo, I use the Logitech Harmony Hub <https://smile.amazon.com/gp/ product/B00N3RFC4Q/>. You need a smartphone app to configure it but not required to use it.
I had tried the Blumoo smart remote <https://smile.amazon.com/ Blumoo-0010-00002-00-Smart-Remote-Control/dp/B00JEMMD9Q/>, it worked but required that the app is running on an iOS device (not Android) in order for it to operate. I think it was discontinued but it is still for sale much cheaper than the Harmony. Voice control has been hit and misses with me. My voice is not all that loud being on a ventilator. The Echo can't always hear me over the sound of the TV. I have not tried it, but if you have the Echo call another Echo, so that might work for you to call a caregiver in another part of the house. < https://www.cnet.com/news/bug-your-family-with-amazon-echos-new-intercom-feature/ >. I found this D-Link DCH-S220 mydlink Wi-Fi Siren < https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00PVDV3CK/> that might work with the Echo using an IFTTT recipe. The Echos (Echo, echo dot, echo show) are on sale today, July 11 Amazon Prime Day. < https://smile.amazon.com/b/ref=ods_DP_Multi_PrimeDay?node=11851273011> On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > I was hoping someone might help me with info about the Amazon Echo. > > I'm hoping to do 2 main things: > 1. Control TV, my cable box. Can I control volume, channels? > 2. Call caregiver at night. Can I have it ring a chime or something? > > What all do I need? The Echo, and what accessories? > > Thanks Much, Greg > >
