>> Apart from buying the Amazon Echo thingy. What else do I need so that Alexa
>> can turn my fire on? As I haven't got a fire, can I get her
>> to turn the central heating up/down? What do I need to make this work?
>>
Two different levels of complexity;
1) Turn on and off
This is pretty simply. You just need a WiFi enabled power plug and/or socket. There are a million. The following link is for jus one type. Not recommended, just the first one in the list for your information.
www.amazon.co.uk/Compatible-Anywhere-Required-Countdown-Function/dp/B07B7HMKND/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539962384&sr=8-3&keywords=wifi+power+plug
All that happens is the App on your phone (lots of different ones, useful when you're mils from home) or the voice controlled device (e.g. Alexa, useful when in the house) simply issue a command on your WiFi to that device to switch on or off.
2) Actually controlling things like boilers and central heating
Obviously more complicated to both set up and use. Requires a more complex interface which is still WiFi accessed and controlled by an App on your Phone or a device such as Alexa.
For example;
www.amazon.co.uk/Hive-Heating-Thermostat-Professional-Installation/dp/B011B3J6B8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539962650&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=alexa+room+thermostat&psc=1
>> Please use short simple words.
I did my best.
Last edited by: VxFan on Thu 5 Sep 19 at 10:14
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