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Amazon Alexa and Echo FAQ

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    #542
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Is there a simple wifi bulb that would work with Alexa? I don't want hubs or bridges just a bulb on its own that Alexa can turn on and off. I found a TP-Link one on the Amazon USA site but unfortunately it's not a bayonet type.

    not really. would a lamp work? you can use a cheap controlled socket like the TPLink (even the HS1000 :) ) and a normal buld

    the bulbs tend to be zwave or similar, so need a bridge. there are a few out there but the main offerings need a bridge .

    other option would be to replace the light switch, which might be cheaper in the long run?


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    #543
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    degsie wrote: »
    Where did 1000/1100 come from? They are HS100/110, no?

    sorry, i took the number from the post before mine, couldn't remember the exact number , just knew the 10 was non metering and the 11 was metering

    fixed my post now


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    #544
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    HS1000, HS1100? *HS100*HS110


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    #545
    2nd Row Donkey
    Registered Users Posts: 9,753 ✭✭✭2nd Row Donkey


    davo2001 wrote:
    Incase anyone is interested, got alexa working well with Kodi, very little buffering and response time seem pretty good so far.

    Impressive.


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    #546
    donegal.
    Registered Users Posts: 4,635 ✭✭✭donegal.


    davo, how?


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    #547
    d31b0y
    Registered Users Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭d31b0y


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Incase anyone is interested, got alexa working well with Kodi, very little buffering and response time seem pretty good so far.


    Assume this is local library only?


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    #548
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    donegal. wrote: »
    davo, how?

    http://www.howtogeek.com/249336/how-to-control-your-kodi-media-center-with-an-amazon-echo/

    davo can probably expand on this


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    #549
    Amaris Brief Restaurant
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amaris Brief Restaurant


    mossym wrote: »
    not really. would a lamp work? you can use a cheap controlled socket like the TPLink (even the HS1000 :) ) and a normal buld

    the bulbs tend to be zwave or similar, so need a bridge. there are a few out there but the main offerings need a bridge .

    other option would be to replace the light switch, which might be cheaper in the long run?

    After more research I think I'm going to go with one of these TP Link LB110 bulbs when they're back in stock coupled with one of these adapters.


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    #550
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    After more research I think I'm going to go with one of these TP Link LB110 bulbs when they're back in stock coupled with one of these adapters.

    I'll take it you live in the US.


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    #551
    clintondaly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly


    mossym wrote: »
    posting this to have a go at myself, as apologies for making it look like i was having a go
    someone-on-the-internet-is-wrong.jpg


    All is forgiven so :p,I was on a website last night that highlighted the differences between the HS100 and 110 as being communication with Alexa,alto ugh at the same time this particular website tried to hack my laptop so maybe it wasn't the best place to get info _)-:


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    #552
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Is there a simple wifi bulb that would work with Alexa? I don't want hubs or bridges just a bulb on its own that Alexa can turn on and off. I found a TP-Link one on the Amazon USA site but unfortunately it's not a bayonet type.
    Deleted User wrote: »
    After more research I think I'm going to go with one of these TP Link LB110 bulbs when they're back in stock coupled with one of these adapters.

    Don't buy bulbs from the US, they won't fit our light fittings and they don't support our voltage.
    Note the listing says:
    - Shape A19, E26 Fitting
    - Voltage 120 volts

    We use E27 and 240 volts here.

    Lifx make wifi only bulbs that work with Alexa and are designed for the UK/Ireland. Check out Amazon UK for them.

    However if you plan to buy more then one bulb, then I'd highly recommend Philips Hue. Even though it requires a hub, it is far superior to wifi bulbs as previously discussed on the forum.


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    #553
    Amaris Brief Restaurant
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amaris Brief Restaurant


    Yeah stupidly I forgot about the whole voltage thing! :D :rolleyes:


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    #554
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    bk wrote: »
    Don't buy bulbs from the US, they won't fit our light fittings and they don't support our voltage.
    Note the listing says:
    - Shape A19, E26 Fitting
    - Voltage 120 volts

    We use E27 and 240 volts here.

    Lifx make wifi only bulbs that work with Alexa and are designed for the UK/Ireland. Check out Amazon UK for them.

    However if you plan to buy more then one bulb, then I'd highly recommend Philips Hue. Even though it requires a hub, it is far superior to wifi bulbs as previously discussed on the forum.

    This right here is what I was getting at, cheers.


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    #555
    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭davo2001


    d31b0y wrote: »
    Assume this is local library only?

    Yes, well videos are taken from a stored NAS on the same network but it would work from external sources using WebDAV and such.


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    #556
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    Anyone know what other brand of bulbs can connect to the Philips hue bridge?


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    #557
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Yes, well videos are taken from a stored NAS on the same network but it would work from external sources using WebDAV and such.

    Did you have to do a bit of port forwarding with IPv4?


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    #558
    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭davo2001


    BobPresto wrote: »
    Did you have to do a bit of port forwarding with IPv4?

    Yeah but that's the easiest part of the process.


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    #559
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    BobPresto wrote: »
    Anyone know what other brand of bulbs can connect to the Philips hue bridge?

    While some third party bulbs work, they aren't officially supported and in the past Philips disabled them with a firmware update. They reversed that, but nothing stopping them doing so again in future.

    The other bulbs aren't that much cheaper, specially if you keep an eye out on sales, then there is often not much of a price difference, not worth risking it IMO.


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    #560
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Yeah but that's the easiest part of the process.

    Got a new virgin hub 3 and they changed me over to IPv6😥 still waiting for them to change it back to IPv4.


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    #561
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    bk wrote: »
    While some third party bulbs work, they aren't officially supported and in the past Philips disabled them with a firmware update. They reversed that, but nothing stopping them doing so again in future.

    The other bulbs aren't that much cheaper, specially if you keep an eye out on sales, then there is often not much of a price difference, not worth risking it IMO.

    Guess I'll be keeping an eye on Amazon.


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    #562
    Nelbert
    Registered Users Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭Nelbert


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Yeah but that's the easiest part of the process.

    Got this working last night.

    Did you have any issues with your music library? I had to put empty in the music slots as it kept giving warnings over characters being limited to 140 characters.


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    #563
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    Hi guys got my echo dot and mostly use for radio and Spotify but want to expand it to electric sockets like kettle etc.could someone point me in the way to buy the best home plugs.also getting the hue shortly so can control lights.thanks


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    #564
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    could someone point me in the way to buy the best home plugs.

    http://www.powercity.ie/index.php?par=20-27-HS110&action=moreinfo


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    #565
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭degsie


    BobPresto wrote: »
    http://www.powercity.ie/index.php?par=20-27-HS110&action=moreinfo

    That is not a 'homeplug' but a 'smart' plug. Picky I know :pac:


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    #566
    GristlyEnd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭GristlyEnd


    DarrenG wrote: »
    Still the same. It works fine for a while then just takes forever to complete the commands.

    An update on this. Had it working flawlessly for approx 15 mins last night then 10 mins later, back to I could not connect to your Harmony hub. It's as if the hub is sleeping.

    Waiting to hear back from Logitech as I've exhausted all other options.


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    #567
    londonred
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭londonred


    judeboy101 wrote: »
    Even Dublin bus cant get that right

    Has anyone got a skill yet for Dublin Bus ? Would be great to ask what time is next bus at stop number 3441 etc .


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    #568
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    londonred wrote: »
    Has anyone got a skill yet for Dublin Bus ? Would be great to ask what time is next bus at stop number 3441 etc .

    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Rodriguez-Next-Bus/dp/B01N488SN5

    Haven't tested it but give it a try.


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    #569
    wicked_wytch
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭wicked_wytch


    londonred wrote: »
    Has anyone got a skill yet for Dublin Bus ? Would be great to ask what time is next bus at stop number 3441 etc .

    There is one, look up Next Bus skill, I have it enabled but haven't used it yet so can't tell you if its any good


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    #570
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    BobPresto wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Rodriguez-Next-Bus/dp/B01N488SN5

    Haven't tested it but give it a try.

    I havent enabled any skills yet, when I click on this it says my account is amazon.oc.uk, how do I get around this? Thanks


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    #571
    BobPresto
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭BobPresto


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    I havent enabled any skills yet, when I click on this it says my account is amazon.oc.uk, how do I get around this? Thanks

    Make an Amazon.com account, I used a different email address so as to keep it separate from my UK account. You can link your own Spotify account back up to your us account and whatever else no problem.


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