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Alexa Remote: Control Your Home With a Click
26 Jan
Summary
- Smart remote controls multiple devices and routines simultaneously.
- Setup is quick, taking about a minute via the Alexa app.
- Offers eight programmable actions via single and long-press functions.
The Amazon Basics smart dimmer switch and remote provides convenient control over Alexa-compatible devices, acting as a silent prompt for Alexa routines. This battery-powered device allows users to assign up to eight distinct actions to its four buttons, utilizing both single and long-press functions. Setup is streamlined, with the Alexa app guiding users through the process in approximately one minute.
Users can program buttons to execute complex routines, such as turning off all downstairs lights or managing multiple elements in children's rooms, including lights, air purifiers, and projectors. The remote's magnetic wallplate offers optional mounting for added convenience. Priced at $20, it enhances smart home functionality, especially in households with prominent Alexa devices. Reviewers suggest labeling buttons for easier identification of programmed actions.
