Amazon Alexa

Version 1.1

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This driver allows you to add voice control to your next RTI project!

Using an Amazon Echo/Dot/Tap or Fire TV product, you can trigger events based solely on voice commands.

Say things such as

• Alexa, turn the bedroom lights on
• Alexa, raise the kitchen blinds
• Alexa, dim the office lights
• Alexa, turn on the cinema
• Alexa, turn on apple tv

FAQ:

Q: Which Amazon devices does the driver support?
A: Echo, Tap, Dot and Fire TV.

Q: What phrases does the driver understand?
A: The following actions/verbs are understood: on, off, up, down, raise, lower, brighten, dim.

Q: Can you add another word for me?
A: Not at this time.

Q: What events are provided?
A: On, Off, Raise, Lower. Alexa treats up/raise/brighten as the same action, similarly down/lower/dim are all the same.

Q: If I place an Echo in each room, can I simply say "Alexa, turn on the lights" and she'll figure it out?
A: No, you must give each trigger a unique name. The best way to deal with this is to include the room name, such as "Kitchen lights".

Q: How many triggers can I add?
A: 60. This limit is imposed by Amazon.