Linux Journal April 2016 by Linux Journal

Author:Linux Journal
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Habitica, Productivity, Democracy, Script, Encryption, Caffeine, Desktop, BeagleBone Black, printf, Android, Pandas, Smart, Python, Stunnel, Twilight, Database, Analysis, Command, Oracle, Security, astronomy, Scripting, Kernel, Night Sky Tools, SSH Tunnels, Qubes, Encrypted, Library, Streaming, Video, Linux, Home, Data
Publisher: Belltown Media
Published: 2016-03-30T07:00:00+00:00

Figure 3. IFTTT with SmartThings makes your smart house even smarter.

Call Me Alexa

I mentioned earlier that the Amazon Echo is really what convinced me to start delving into the home automation world. That’s largely because although the Android app for SmartThings is very nice, it’s not very nice if you’re a guest. I do have many Z-Wave physical switches installed so lights can be manipulated in the traditional way, but if you have a smart house, you want it to be convenient for people. That’s where the integration with Amazon Echo comes into play.

Interacting with SmartThings via Alexa can happen in two basic ways. First, there is direct integration with SmartThings. Unfortunately, the direct integration is limited to turning switches on and off. That sounds great, and it is, but there’s so much more I’d like Alexa to do. That’s where Alexa and IFTTT comes into play. In fact, I do just as much integration with Alexa and IFTTT as I do with SmartThings.

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