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In response to "Just a side note, I have none of this set up in my house. The units I have with Alexa integration just integrate directly. I never put a RPi in. -- nm*" by oblique

Stupid question since I'm Alexa dumb. Would I need the new Echo with the built in hub? -- nm

Posted by sycor Apr 12 '22, 10:39

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Not for all integrations. I do not have one. I did buy some Zigbee units and bought Zigbee bridge to integrate Zigbee with Alexa -- (edited) - oblique Apr 12, 10:54 7
- So is alexa integration pretty the same thing as Google using the Home app and devices? - sycor Apr 12, 11:04 6
  - I believe so but we just have Echos in our house. I have one Google Home Mini that I got free with something but never unboxed it. -- nm - oblique Apr 12, 11:11 5
    - I'm the opposite. Google around the house, but had a free Echo I got but haven't removed from the box. - sycor Apr 12, 11:17 4
      - The thing I found is that while apps and such are neat, I primarily interact with the smart home via voice or automation (both which Alexa handles) - oblique Apr 12, 11:19 3
        
        Nice! I've just always wanted to dashboard for some reason. Plus is can help when visitors are over. - sycor Apr 12, 11:25 1
        
        just FYI, the Kindle Fire HD tablet also comes with a dashboard to control everything -- nm - decline Apr 12, 11:46
        
        I usually use voice interaction, although now that I have the Echo 15 mounted in my kitchen I do use it's dashboard a lot to turn things on and off - decline Apr 12, 11:23
no -- nm - decline Apr 12, 10:42

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