Wah nice
What name does it show up as after alexa scans for new devices?
How many bulbs do you have installed

Better get tvbox since it doesn't rely on battery, any cheap one will do since only need it as bridge.
Or just use any old android phones and install broadlink rm plugin.
I'm just waiting for confirmation other devices that's setup using ewelink can be controlled with alexa (tantech switch)

https://www.itead.cc/wiki/EWeLink_Introduction

I was gonna grab rf wall switch but I'm holding it off for the moment since remote button sends both on/off commands.
I was expecting similar to rf fans where you have discrete button for turning fan on or off.

Have they released ewelink plugin on the alexa app?

Saw that weeks back, hopefully comes out soon since they did say it'll be out after cny.
Btw, if add device in alexa group, can skip 'tell ewelink to turn on/off device' and just say 'turn on/off device' right?
Or need to wait for future update like logitech harmony app?

I'm using one now and yes you can link to broadlink rm using rm tasker app.
Another is pairing broadlink rm with home assistant(can be installed on pc/mac/rpi) which can be controlled using alexa

I don't have the taller amazon echo but from the reviews it's pretty much the same except that it's missing more powerful speaker and built in battery.

I've only used option 2, so far so good and easy to setup
Maybe I'll try the bridge app later

That's how expect it should work also
Gonna have to wait till official firmware update

I'm gonna try using android box this weekend, see how stable it will be
Was doing test using my hp as bridge
It's all about os I guess as long as app stays running in the background, since you only need one as bridge, no need buy box that's too expensive
Yeah, so better if you install on something that consumes low power like raspberry pi
Which I intend to try also soon, not to mention you can install android os too on rpi.

BPPhotos NY, really? Or need to use consolidate service like ezbuy buy from us or others too?

Oh so they support international shipping? Total how much did it cost for you and how long was the postage?

This post has been edited by alucard89: Feb 8 2017, 07:10 PM

Ok, thanks for the suggestions
Can you estimate what are the taxes that might get charged on this?

It's not cellular device for one and also not above rm500 for gst.
I'll try buying one, hopefully no other charges.
Probably the best offer now with not so expensive shipping charge

I was using spare phone, so the battery pretty much last the whole day since I didn't use anything else on it
If you don't want to overcharge the tablet all the time,you could try using smart plug/plug with timer that turns on charging every 4-3 hours/day like that

So far need to use same wifi network

Also, for tc2 switch, there are also other touch wall switch rf alternative in taobao.
It's just that I'm a bit hesitant to buy more of it since there's no separate on/off button for the wall switch like remote fans.
Which is where wifi wall switch comes in, there's a bunch out there using their own app of course
Itead also has wifi wall switch, that's controlled with their ewelink app that should be supported by alexa this month

For the rpi, it's pretty easy to setup/install os.
For setting up homeassistant, you might need to go through their wiki/youtube videos for detailed instruction

This post has been edited by alucard89: Feb 8 2017, 09:13 PM

Wah, thanks for confirmation
No tax even for orders above rm500? Or do you request their shop to declare lower value?
So the had sales too on their shop? Thought it was only on amazon

Yes exactly that, which can mess with your scene like if you want to turn on all lights/fan in the living room at the same time and you've already got the lights on.
Obviously the same command will turn off the lights off instead, which is I'm leaning towards wifi switches now.

Just bought one, we'll see how it goes
Wanted to get another one that's a used unit for echo dot (15usd cheaper) but someone else beat me to it by just a few seconds

This post has been edited by alucard89: Feb 9 2017, 08:22 PM

Also on bhp website, if you order the white color there's a used unit sold below (obviusly now no longer available)
Ha, might as well buy another echo dot
Which remote is that anyway?

There's itead website and toabao shop selling it (around rm19)
If you want to get it within a week, there's taobao option with shipping starts at rm13 for 1st kg and rm6 for next 0.5kg.

Oh yeah that one, might as well buy the fire stick.

Got if you install kodi of course, mostly paid services

Nice, but how do you manage your lifx lights or other smart items in groups? Just use alexa app?

What's next? Google home?