One of the important development in the world of home automation was the launch of Amazon Echo in late 2014. Amazon Echo is a voice-enabled device that performs tasks just by recognizing your voice. The device responds to the name Alexa, a keyword that can be used to wake up the device and perform tasks. This keyword can be used followed by a command to perform specific tasks. Some basic commands that can be used to fulfill home automation tasks are:
- Alexa, play some Adele.
- Alexa, play playlist XYZ.
- Alexa, turn the bedroom lights on (Bluetooth enabled lights bulbs (for example Philips Hue) should be present in order to fulfill this command).
- Alexa, turn the heat up to 80 (a connected thermostat should be present to execute this ...
