"I have had Alexa Echo devices from Amazon in my house for years, so when it's time for bed, all I have to say is Alexa, turn off the lamp to darken our bedroom. I also use my voice to play music or get answers to questions, especially now that Amazon has upgraded my devices to Alexa+, which uses AI and a large language model similar to ChatGPT to provide detailed answers to almost anything I might ask."
"There are times when I don't want to use my voice, such as turning off the bedroom lights or adjusting our heater when my wife is sleeping so as not to wake her. So, I installed a $20 Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote, which works with Alexa to do anythingor any series of thingsthat can be set up as an Alexa routine."
Alexa Echo devices enable hands-free control of lights, music, and answers, and Amazon's Alexa+ adds AI and a large language model for detailed responses. Google Assistant provides similar capabilities on Android and Google speakers. A $20 Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote integrates with Alexa to trigger up to eight routines using short and long presses across four buttons. Buttons can be programmed to turn lights on/off, dim or brighten bulbs, control heating and dehumidifiers, play music, arm security, or run timed garage-light routines. Additional routines automate nightly lights, morning heat, and periodic charger power.
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