Thread: Amazon announces: Echo
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Old 06-15-2015, 01:49 PM   #696
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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe View Post
The article's author says more details will probably be available on the site Monday, but if I'm reading this right, the process isn't exactly a walk in the park. Nevertheless he intends to show proof of concept.
It's up.

http://www.aftvnews.com/controlling-...cho/#more-7279

And, no, it's not trivial. But it is proof that Echo can become the hub of an "internet of things" home network, controlling not just Audio book playback or lights but an entire home theater system or home security system. First thing that comes to mind is assisting people with physical limitations. Right now, those operations need full PCs and pricey accessories. Pretty soon it might be doable by mixing and matching consumer gadgets.

This kind of hacker experimentation is a lot of fun to watch. And it points at things that might be headed our way if Lab126 is paying attention. (They are supposed to be doing a lot of work on home automation.)
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