Well decided to go ahead an order an Echo with the sale today. Will give it a try. Still deciding which home automation hub to get, smarthings or instaon.
On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 4:45 PM, Joan Anglin <[email protected]> wrote: > I am so used to speech recognition for using everything, computer, cell > phone, that I am aware that is not a perfect technology. Because I have no > movement below my shoulders I am grateful for every little thing that makes > it easier for me to continue to live in my own home. I have a Si-Care > pilot which is about 14 years old, and it is quickly breaking down with age > (sort of like me) and it uses X-10, which is obsolete but by using an > application it seems to be possible to use my X-10 which is built in and > could perhaps save me quite a bit of money in adaptive switches etc.. But > thank you for the warning, and I will probably not use it very much for > music as I usually have my computer on which uses speech recognition and > does not like to share! J I’m very excited. > > > > *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:41 PM > *To:* Joan Anglin <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected] > > > > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Amazon Echo anybody > > > > Yes it was a long list but you have to d/l each & every app or purchase > ECU - type items and my Echo doesn't always listen to me which gets > frustrating. It's still a newer device but buyer beware. :o) > > > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Joan Anglin <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Holy Cow. That is the most comprehensive list I’ve ever seen on the > echo. I’m going to have to look into Homeseer and another one I can’t > remember the name of for Home Automation and control of TV. Thanks so much > for posting > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Jim > Lubin > *Sent:* Sunday, April 17, 2016 10:51 PM > *To:* Joan Anglin <[email protected]> > *Cc:* Gmail <[email protected]>; [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Amazon Echo anybody > > > > I've been researching the Echo deciding about getting one. Sure looks > neat. > > > > This is something I found > http://lovemyecho.com/2016/03/04/complete-listing-of-alexa-skills-as-of-3416/ > > > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2016 at 6:04 PM, Joan Anglin <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I'm jealous! :-) I want one so bad I can taste it. However I am going to > use D-link switches and plugs as I like the price so much better. If > you're > going to use it on a table lamp you can use any light bulb you want to use, > same thing for overhead lights that are controlled by a switch. Good luck, > but us know how it goes. Joan > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gmail [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:42 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [QUAD-L] Amazon Echo anybody > > Someone on the list said they have a Amazon Echo. > I'm getting one but have a question. > I'm getting a WeMo hub, what light bulb should I get? > FYI ~ It is not a 3 way bulb. > Bobbie > > Smile Everyday > > > > > > > > -- > > "Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and > heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean > Koontz >
