Congratulations, Amazon Echo landing! Check out Alexa-enabled smart home appliances
Get ready to welcome you.
At last, the smart speaker "Amazon Echo" equipped with the cloud-based AI assistant "Alexa" is coming to Japan! Wow, I thought, but it seems that only people who have been invited can purchase it, and many people are waiting like a maiden in love for a reply to the invitation email. Oh, I'm nervous.
And if you're going to introduce Amazon Echo, you might want to try smart home appliances that support Alexa. There are already Alexa-compatible items, so let's introduce some of them together.
The prices shown below are current as of writing. There is a possibility of change, so please check each sales page.
Smart Outlet GMYLE
GMYLE Smart Outlet Smart Plug Wireless Wifi Socket Smart Switch Outlet Compatible with Android/iOS/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad Free app download Remotely control ON/OFF electrical appliances at home from your smartphone Control anywhere on the 2.4GHz network1,998 yen
Smart plug that can control power on/off via Wi-Fi. You can operate it from outside with an app, or automatically turn it on and off with the countdown function. If you use Amazon Echo, you can operate it by voice, so it can be used as a switcher for home appliances connected to "GMYLE".
Philips HUE
Philips hue starter set hue bridge v2 + hue white A60 type LED bulb x2 [Japanese manual included] [parallel import goods]Yen
"HUE" is familiar with smart lighting. The latest version of the bridge can now be controlled by Google Assistant and Siri in addition to Alexa. I've been using it for about two years, and it's convenient to be able to schedule on/off and toning with GPS. In the past, I couldn't control voice without IFTTT.
Oittm Smart Mosquito Trap
Oittm Smart Mosquito Trap Timer Function UV Light Suction Type Insect Trap App Compatible USB Power Supply Easy Installation Energy Saving Measures Against Mosquitoes, Insects, Flies, No Chemicals Used Harmless Suction Insect Killer Amazon Alexa Voice Service Correspondence portable convenient kitchen, living room, bedroom, restaurant, outdoor, office, outdoor (black)2,680 yen
It is a UV light source suction type insect killer that kills mosquitoes without using chemicals. If you use it in your bedroom and forget to turn it off, you can turn it on and off from your living room with the Amazon Echo. It is also compatible with flies, so it can be used around the kitchen.
Oittm Smart Wall Switch
Oittm Smart Wall Switch Touch Panel Switch APP Compatible WiFi Light Switch Timer Function Anywhere Control Tempered Glass 1 Hole Compatible with Amazon Alexa Compatible with Android 4.1/iOS 8.0 or higher White2,380 yen
It is a stylish touch switch made of tempered glass, and if you replace the switch in your home with this, you can operate compatible home appliances with an app or Amazon Echo. Installation requires somewhat specialized knowledge, but being able to remotely control home appliances will be attractive.
Oittm Aroma Diffuser
Oittm Aroma Diffuser Ultrasonic APP Control With Multicolor Conversion LED Mist Volume Adjustment 200ML Empty Heating Prevention Smart Desktop Humidifier Energy Saving Timer Mode Stress Relief Air Purifier Deodorant Compatible with Amazon Alexa3,999 yen
On the other hand, this smart ultrasonic humidifier is much easier to understand than the wall switch. The on/off and timer functions are convenient with the app, but the Amazon Echo feels omnipotent that you don't even need an app. It seems convenient to turn off the dehumidifier while changing clothes.
Clazio wireless speaker
Clazio wireless speaker touch screen voice control function Bluetooth17,999 yen
A wireless speaker with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, commercialized through crowdfunding. It supports touch panel operation and thousands of apps, and you can also control smart home appliances with Alexa and Google Assistant. It is convenient to be able to carry it portablely.
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