Alexa is the most advanced virtual assistant we have today. There are thousands of devices that integrate seamlessly with the Amazon home automation ecosystem. If you have one or more Echo at home and want to get the most out of them, here we show you five very useful gadgets that you can buy to make your day to day a little more comfortable.
BroadLink RM4 Mini Smart Remote
Once we have a whole smart ecosystem in our home, it is normal to start buying devices that are compatible with Alexa. However, it is absurd to replace devices that work properly but are not intelligent.
The BroadLink RM4 is the perfect device for this transition period. It is a remote control that you can place in your living room or in your bedroom to control devices with your voice. The BroadLink is nothing more than a universal remote which is associated with Alexa. Thanks to it, we will be able to turn on a fan, a radiator, the air conditioning or even operate an old TV with voice commands. Its price is quite affordable and it offers compatibility with practically any device, because in the worst case, you will be able to clone the frequencies of the original remote control that you already have at home.
Amazon Smart Plug
What we have discussed in the previous point is fine, but... what happens if my device does not have a remote control? Is there a way to control it with Alexa? Well yes, there is.
The Amazon smart plug is a very simple device. Simply controls the flow of electrical current. In this way, you can associate it with Alexa with a name and turn your devices on and off using voice commands.
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If the smart plug is going to fall short, you should know that there are also the smart power strips. This Usmart model has three sockets that can be controlled independently with Alexa, as well as three USB ports.
Netro Smart Sprinkler
The good thing about home automation is that it makes our lives easier. If you live surrounded by plants or have a house in the country and you are desperate to have to travel to go to to water, you will be happy to know that you no longer have to invest thousands and thousands of euros in automatic irrigation systems.
Netro's smart sprinkler can be configured in many different ways, and you can activate and deactivate with Alexa. The system itself will know if it has to turn on the water or not depending on the humidity and statistics. Well configured, you can even use it in your own backyard.
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If you've gotten used to always having Alexa nearby, the Echo Buds second generation from Amazon are one of the most interesting headphones you can buy right now. They have native integration of the virtual assistant, at the same time that they do not give up the Echo sound quality and noise cancellation.
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