Amazon Echo Show is a video screen version of Amazon’s voice-activated smart speaker. Released lately on June 28 in both US and UK, the new product is equipped with the Alexa voice assistant, which is available in Amazon Echo speaker and Amazon Fire TV. Read on to find more detailed introduction to the new product and know something about the light switches that work with Amazon Echo Show.
What Does Amazon Echo Show Do
Communication Amazon Echo Show facilitates communication by providing you with hands-free video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show or the Alexa App, and make voice calls to anyone who has an Echo or Echo Dot.
Music When the user asks Alexa to play music, the Show will displayalbums by Sia on the screen as ordered, and the lyrics will be displayed simultaneously.
Movie Amazon Echo Show also tells you about names, posters and showtimes of movies played nearby, so it will be easier for you to make a decision.
Monitoring Besides all mentioned above, the Show shows you the front door and monitor the baby’s room with compatible cameras from Ring and Arlo, thereby the condition is under control.
Light Controlling If you has equipped your house with Echo Show compatible smart lights, you’ll be able to turn on and turn off them via relevant apps.
Which Light Switches Work with Amazon Echo Show?
Product |
Price |
TP-Link Smart Light Switch |
$ 39.99 |
WeMo Light Switch |
$ 49.08 |
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch |
$ 24.99 |
TP-Link Smart Light Switch TP-Link Light Switch works with both Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control, so it’s a piece of cake for you to turn on and turn off your lights with voice command. Another way to control the lights is to download the free Kasa app through which you can control devices connected to the TP-Link Smart Switch whenever Internet is available.
WeMo Light Switch Since WeMo Light Switch works with Amazon Alexa, your lights will respond to voice commands. The switch also seamlessly replaces your old wall light switch and works with any one-way connection light.Still more, by downloading the free app of WeMo, you’ll be able to control your lights from anywhere in the world with your phone.
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch This switch also works with Amazon Alexa. It supports dimming as well as turning on and off the light through voice control,so you can adjust the light with the device according to your own needs. Moreover, you can upgrade with Hue Bridge for smartphone control, timers and alarms, which provides even more convenience.
Alexa seems to be a trend for the future domestic devices supporting our smart life. I guess you are just as eager to get access to the smart devices as me do, why not bring home an Amazon Echo Show and its compatible devices and start your journey of smart life?