I am presently using X 10 to operate lights and fans, but I would like to switch to a newer system because X 10 is becoming more and more difficult to acquire and it isn't that effective any longer.
I purchased an Amazon Echo, but I'd like to get a hub which can work with different devices in order to open locks, operate door openers if possible, turn on lights and fans. I would eventually like to switch over to something I can operate with my cell phone, but right now my phone doesn't work well with Google Now. So I am currently using Dragon Mobile Assistant to make all of my phone calls and text messages, but this doesn't really give me full access to my mobile phone. I would generally just like some feedback on what's good, price effective and actually works well. It would be a plus if it's not too difficult to set up. I'm thinking about purchasing the device which allows me to operate TV and things like that with echo, but I'm wondering if you have to have one for each area your operating. I also don't like the fact that you have to tell echo to turn on something through whatever the name of the device is. I presently just have to activate my ECU, then give the TV command and say turn on and then I can do a multitude of things from there. Hopefully this isn't too confusing. So basically I just like to know what you're using with your echo and what you recommend. I would really rather not reinvent the wheel, if you know what I mean. Quadius
