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Title: Smart bulbs that work with Amazon's Alexa Post by: HCK on March 10, 2017, 04:05:13 pm Smart bulbs that work with Amazon's Alexa
<article> <section class="page"> <p>What’s cooler than turning on your lights with your smartphone? Turning on your lights hands free, using just your voice. Smart lighting control is one of the best features that Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based digital assistant, has to offer. Fortunately, the barrier to entry into the home of the future is extremely low. We’ll show you everything you need to be able to do enjoy this wonderful convenience.</p><p>First up, you’ll need an Alexa-compatible device. Amazon offers several: The Echo Dot (http://www.techhive.com/article/3119897/home-tech/amazons-revamped-echo-dot-is-cheaper-than-ever-and-finally-available-to-everyone.html) is the least expensive at just $50, and it’s the one we recommend for most people. You can also summon Alexa from some Amazon Fire TV (http://www.techhive.com/article/3034576/streaming-hardware/amazon-fire-tv-review-the-4k-box-to-beat-for-prime-subscribers-at-least.html) devices, including the 4K Amazon Fire TV (http://www.techhive.com/article/3034576/streaming-hardware/amazon-fire-tv-review-the-4k-box-to-beat-for-prime-subscribers-at-least.html). Amazon also allows third-party manufacturers to tap into its Alexa Voice Service with their own devices (such products were all over the CES show floor (http://www.techhive.com/article/3155018/smart-appliance/the-top-14-products-featuring-amazon-alexa-integration-demoed-at-ces.html#slide1) earlier this year).</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3120905/home-tech/smart-light-bulbs-that-work-with-amazon-echo-and-its-virtual-assistant-alexa.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article> Source: Smart bulbs that work with Amazon's Alexa (http://www.macworld.com/article/3120905/home-tech/smart-light-bulbs-that-work-with-amazon-echo-and-its-virtual-assistant-alexa.html#tk.rss_all) |