When you think ‘smart home’, you might think that this is gonna get expensive! Well, you might be pleased to know that getting your Echo dot to talk to your lights isn’t as costly as you might think. With some products, like smart plugs, weighing in for around a tenner. Voice Control: Integration with Alexa makes controlling the smart bulb a breeze. I can change colors, adjust brightness, or turn it on/off with simple voice commands. Hey, most of us love shouting at the TV anyway – it might as well actually do something. Many modern TVs already have voice control but if you’re looking to link everything together with your Echo Dot in your smart home, the little smart speaker is extremely good at this job. You can also buy an adapter or an extra hub to control your TV with any Alexa, if you really want to get into it. Alexa, remind me to call Dad in half an hour” #3 – Control your lights by talking to them Filed under: smart home integration

Trivia hero is awesome. Give it a try. #2 – Set useful timers and alarms Filed under: Practical stuff The idea of using our voices to play games is still fairly new, and the games available for your Echo Dot are improving every day and getting more interesting as they go. While the Dot can do loads of useful stuff, we’ll get to that in a minute. There are games that are highly suited to Alexa, more than they are games consoles, tablets or computers. No more legging it downstairs to see if that extra hour has actually turned your dinner into charcoal Voice Assistant: Alexa, the voice assistant, is incredibly responsive and versatile. It answers questions, provides weather updates, sets alarms, and controls smart devices, making it a valuable addition to any smart home.Music and Entertainment: I love using the Echo Dot to stream music from various services. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, and it fills a room with clear audio. It also connects to other Echo devices for a multi-room music experience. It never gets old using your voice to turn on lights when you enter a room. And aside from the normal uses, there’s plenty of more adventurous things your Dot can do when it comes to your lighting. Setting up both the Echo Dot and the Wipro smart bulb was straightforward. They are compatible with a wide range of smart home devices, making them a central hub for home automation.

Dimmable: The bulb is dimmable, allowing me to set the brightness to my liking. It's perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere or brightening up a room. turn on the lights” …turn off the lights” …to brighten my lights” …to dim my lights” …stop flashing lights to music”* …start flashing lights to music”* #4 – Controlling your TV with your Echo Dot is awesome Filed under: Extreme laziness / awesomeness This 100% voice controlled general knowledge trivia challenge which you can play on your own, or against other people. You’ll be asked a series of questions and it’s definitely cool using your voice rather than a screen to play a game show. Like all the things to do in this guide, Trivia Hero is free. Scheduling and Automation: The Wipro app enables scheduling and automation. I can set timers to turn the light on and off at specific times or create routines for different scenarios. Adjust flash briefing: Alexa will play up-to-date news from most major news sources. You have literally thousands of options to choose from, which you can find in Settings > Flash Briefing > Add Content. Don’t go overboard unless you’ve got an hour to kill, and try to mix up coverage types to avoid redundancy.Vibrant Colors: The Wipro smart bulb delivers vibrant and customizable colors. I can change the lighting to match my mood or create a specific ambiance for different occasions. Energy-Efficient: The LED bulb is energy-efficient, helping reduce electricity consumption and lower energy bills.