29-05-2019, 11:52 AM
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Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Pyxell
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Now, you know how car thieves have found a way to hack into your car fob, kept conveniently by the front door, to fool it into unlocking your car which is sitting on your front drive?Well, I bet they'll find a way to hack into the Alexas of this world, listen in, and discover if you are in or out.
Maybe even get Alexa to unlock doors and things, too.
It's just more stuff to worry about.
29-05-2019, 12:08 PM
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Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Pyxell
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I rarely answer the door if I'm not expecting anyone! 
Another thing with my Alexa, I can turn my lights on and off using my phone when I'm out and about - not a bad theft deterrent.
29-05-2019, 02:13 PM
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Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Judd
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One of those video doorbells advertised on TV may just be the thing for you.Another thing with my Alexa, I can turn my lights on and off using my phone when I'm out and about - not a bad theft deterrent.
29-05-2019, 02:15 PM
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Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Pyxell
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I've got plug-in timers that do that!
29-05-2019, 03:06 PM
37
Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Judd
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Aye, but yours come on at fixed times. I can turn my lights on and off at will at any time of day or night in different rooms to give the impression of occupancy.
29-05-2019, 03:25 PM
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Re: Alexa
Had one for quite a while, would highly recommend, great for asking an obscure question, timer, alarm clock....and good company if on youre own ! music, radio ect.
Also fab for 'popping' in to chat on screen to whoevers in !? while i'm out & about (on my mobile) to the alexa screen indoors.
My dog (who is never left more than 2 hrs max) will bring me his toy to the screen when i drop in to see him, ahhhh.
Also great for the lightbulbs, being able to turn them on & off at choice to make it look like some ones in,
While i was away, every hour or so i turned my bedroom light on & off, also the lounge every now & then thru the eve.
Makes me feel safer.
the doorbell is great for seeing who is ringing,
Rather than speaking to them i call my neighbur to pop out & say she is me so they think someone is in !
Our cockney & northern accents both work fine,
I would just like the option to change the accent/voice of Alexa....
maybe a del boy, yeah cushty.
29-05-2019, 10:03 PM
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Re: Alexa
Originally Posted by Lorna
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Had one for quite a while, would highly recommend, great for asking an obscure question, timer, alarm clock....and good company if on youre own ! music, radio ect.
Also fab for 'popping' in to chat on screen to whoevers in !? while i'm out & about (on my mobile) to the alexa screen indoors.
My dog (who is never left more than 2 hrs max) will bring me his toy to the screen when i drop in to see him, ahhhh.
Also great for the lightbulbs, being able to turn them on & off at choice to make it look like some ones in,
While i was away, every hour or so i turned my bedroom light on & off, also the lounge every now & then thru the eve.
Makes me feel safer.
the doorbell is great for seeing who is ringing,
Rather than speaking to them i call my neighbur to pop out & say she is me so they think someone is in !
Our cockney & northern accents both work fine,
I would just like the option to change the accent/voice of Alexa....
maybe a del boy, yeah cushty.
Great for chatting with and getting her to get up and turn on/off the lights, she also feeds the cat and irons me shirts....
...Try getting Alexa to do that....She's also got a drawer full of new 'Software'....And she sings....
When she's in a bad mood I can tie her to the pipe outside the front door to frighten off the burglars....
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