UPDATE 11/14/20203: Chamberlain shuts down 3rd party API access This article used to be a tutorial on how to use the SimpleCommands app to connect MyQ to Alexa. This was the best, free method to connect MyQ to Alexa. It allowed you to open and close your garage door with Alexa commands. However, the wonderful […]
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I know lots of people hate on Philips Hue lights for being overpriced. Maybe they are. Maybe not. Personally, I think the number of lights they’ve sold tells the real story. My guess is that if you’re reading this, you’ve already bought into the Hue system. You probably like the responsiveness, reliability, and well-developed app
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Smart bulbs offer the allure of color-changing lights, while smart switches provide a convenient, familiar option when high-tech control isn’t preferable. You can debate the pros and cons of each (which I’ve done here), but I don’t want to choose. I want the best of both. Can it be done? Of course!
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If you have switch boxes with no neutral wire, the vast majority of smart switches won’t work for you. However, there are a handful that are designed specifically for that purpose. I scoured the internet and found the best ones.
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This isn’t a massively long list for a reason. Believe me, there’s a ton of stuff Alexa can do. I could easily list 100 features. But, the truth is, not all of them are worth your time. In this article I will show you the stuff you need so that your Alexa devices will be
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