So with this, I can set it up to turn on my RF sockets with Alexa?
dwl99
26 Aug 17#2
What does it lighten?
NigelWhiting
26 Aug 17#3
Would this work with alexa and sky q
Tomb
26 Aug 17#4
Looks interesting, I use RF sockets for my lights....
martman1000
26 Aug 17#5
Yes this can be used with Alexa. You will need to purchase an app ( RM pro if memory serves me correctly) and ideally run it on a permanently on android box, set up with a static IP. I googled how to do all of this and it was simpler than it sounds. You program each device you wish to use but I've only found that you can trigger an action on our off. So if I want to switch the TV to channel 24 then it's Alexa turn channel 24 on etc. It works as an RF blaster to mimic remotes and also WiFi so I can also open and close my garage door. If you are willing to put the effort in then these are really good. Next on my list for my automated home are WiFi light switches. These will work out far cheaper than individual bulbs.
loofer to martman1000
26 Aug 17#6
Wifi light switches/wall sockets. That's my preference rather than buying into limited life span bulbs. You then have choice of bulb style/fitment or even chandeliers.
b1g1an to martman1000
26 Aug 17#8
If you're willing to put any effort in you really should be looking at Home Assistant now, they have Broadlink support and it's a lot more versatile than the old android route.
In fact it was one of these and a bunch of cheap RF sockets that got me into it and from then on your only limited by your imagination. I use mine directly with the HA front end, through Alexa and also my Harmony remote.
abraver to b1g1an
26 Aug 17#15
...and ie. raspberry pie (where you can seat HA) would make it fullyblown, versatile solution.
darecy
26 Aug 17#7
This or harmony remote?
b1g1an to darecy
26 Aug 17#9
You can't directly control RF with harmony, if it's just IR you're after, there is a much cheaper IR only Broadlink.
darecy
26 Aug 17#10
Elite on a deal cost around £130, I think I need two RF blasters, to controll my stuff throughout alexa.
maddogb
26 Aug 17#11
ignore, i need to learn to read further :grin:
flaming.h
26 Aug 17#12
Anyone managed to get this to work with BT hub 6 ?
darecy
26 Aug 17#13
Price went up
chrisgw3
26 Aug 17#14
Interesting... Ordered one. Got a lot of RF switches, so a good way to integrate them into the echo ecosystem. Also the ability to do some TV control by voice. £5.99 for the app is a bit cheeky though. Anyone know what the differences are between the free and pro versions?
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In fact it was one of these and a bunch of cheap RF sockets that got me into it and from then on your only limited by your imagination. I use mine directly with the HA front end, through Alexa and also my Harmony remote.
£5.99 for the app is a bit cheeky though. Anyone know what the differences are between the free and pro versions?