Amazon Echo (Alexa)

[SandMan]

Here's the earlier thread focusing on Echo Dot with some discussion on Alexa/Echos: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...amazon-echo-dot-5460793-10.html#post111169301

This new thread broadens scope to Alexa, all Echos and Alexa-enabled speakers/devices.

 

[SandMan]

I set up my Echo Gen 2 couple days ago:

- within about 10 minutes after setup (in the middle of Despacito) Alexa interrupted itself to update. After that the audio sounds markedly better, more worthy of a $100 speaker.

- Mic pickup is about 25% better than echo dot. I can speak a little further and softer now, and hears me better while playing music. Less frustrating.

- It has stayed connected so far. My dot disconnected almost once or twice a week usually in middle of dinner time when we need to use it.

 

[daniel_83]

Google home user reporting in.

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[SandMan]

Google home user reporting in.

Sent from LGE LG-H870DS using GAGT

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[sellwatch]

Reporting in here. Looking for suggestions on automating window blinds. Currently using Venetian blinds not sure can convert into motorised ones or not.

 

[youcantstopme]

Reporting in here. Looking for suggestions on automating window blinds. Currently using Venetian blinds not sure can convert into motorised ones or not.

whats the budget. whats the purpose.

 

[sellwatch]

to update on my Sonos one, it is playing quite well after learning my slang. I also managed to get a 3 pin plug power cord from local distributor for $15.

still cheaper to import from amazon if you guys are interested.

 

[sellwatch]

whats the budget. whats the purpose.

now we manually draw the blinds so looking to retrofit it with a motor so we can use voice to draw the blinds loh.

 

[youcantstopme]

now we manually draw the blinds so looking to retrofit it with a motor so we can use voice to draw the blinds loh.

got smart home hub?

 

[sellwatch]

got smart home hub?

im using rm pro and echo dot now.

 

[SandMan]

im using rm pro and echo dot now.

hmm... since you're using rm pro, maybe want to start by checking out broadlink's own wifi curtain motor here for about US$100 (check around for better pricing): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...d-For-Smart-Home-etc/1232699_32303295192.html

 

[ktyandkyc]

to update on my Sonos one, it is playing quite well after learning my slang. I also managed to get a 3 pin plug power cord from local distributor for $15.

still cheaper to import from amazon if you guys are interested.

What u use to import arhs?- n how much is the shipping fee haha

 

[chromehead]

lol can program a new cue name for these devices or not

like xiao ming, xiao qiang hahaha

 

[sellwatch]

What u use to import arhs?- n how much is the shipping fee haha

I use ezbuy. About 20 plus bucks for shipping.

 

[sellwatch]

lol can program a new cue name for these devices or not

like xiao ming, xiao qiang hahaha

Cannot only certain wake words like alexa or echo.

 

[Meatfactory]

just to check. why do you need to get a 3 pin power cord?
Not just get those power adapter will do? got to change the cord?

to update on my Sonos one, it is playing quite well after learning my slang. I also managed to get a 3 pin plug power cord from local distributor for $15.



still cheaper to import from amazon if you guys are interested.

 

[sellwatch]

just to check. why do you need to get a 3 pin power cord?
Not just get those power adapter will do? got to change the cord?

I used the adapter previously but it became unsightly because it protrudes out too much. By changing into a 3pin, the profiles becomes slimmer.

 

[SandMan]

lol can program a new cue name for these devices or not

like xiao ming, xiao qiang hahaha

Ha.. I think the xiaomi smart speaker uses 'xiao dou dou'... (correction: found out it is 'xiao ai tong shue')

 

[SandMan]

Another portable alexa speaker, the Fabriq Chorus:
https://www.techhive.com/article/3236496/speakers/fabriq-chorus-review.html

 

[kokwkv]

to update on my Sonos one, it is playing quite well after learning my slang. I also managed to get a 3 pin plug power cord from local distributor for $15.

still cheaper to import from amazon if you guys are interested.

Hey may I know what is the actual cost in SGD for your Sonos One from Amazon?

I did a rough calculation USD$199 ~ SGD$270 + SGD$20 = SGD$290.
I got it local on Qoo10 for SGD$303 after $30 off cart coupon.