I almost went the Alexa route until .... Last year I happened to stay at a hotel with the Alexa system. It was a dream come true! She opened/closed window coverings and dealt with lights. Until the internet went down. This was at Wynn Las Vegas. The entire resort lost internet connection -- slots, communication and Alexa. All Alexa responded was something to the effect that internet was not available.
When internet finally came on again approx. 6 hours later, Alexa had to be reconnected and recalibrated. It's a good convenient system ... until it isn't. |