thevergeThe new Echo Show 8 is smarter, speedier, and knows when you get close https://www.theverge.com/23882844/amazon-echo-show-8-smart-display-hands-on
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@Edent lamps, desk light, TVs, fans, security cameras, kettle, air fryer (to shut it off totally), crock pot, humidifier, space heater (timer to turn off), curling iron (ensure it’s off), keeping power tools charged but not over charged, smart power strip with PC/Monitors on, Christmas lights …
Echo smart speakers can soon control your smart lights automatically https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23881647/amazon-echo-smart-speaker-alexa-automatic-lighting-new-feature
The Echo Hub is Amazon’s first true smart home controller https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23880766/amazon-alexa-echo-hub-smart-displays-price-matter
Echo Hub hands-on: It’s all about the widgets https://www.theverge.com/23882652/amazon-echo-hub-smart-home-controller-hands-on
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@richardgunther thank you!! Very helpful.
@richardgunther is it still supported or do they need a new hub or additional hardware? It’s apparently just refusing to connect to the app and the dimmers aren’t working properly.
@richardgunther I have an Insteon question for you. If someone were to move into a home with this Insteon hub connected to a bevy of dimmers and scene controllers how would one get it connected to the internet again? https://www.insteon.com/isy-994i