Posted February 20, 2017 Amazon Alexa can plug into power outlet appliances and such, and turn them on and off. How is this done, and can I do this with my computer (perhaps through a USB port or a wireless protocol)? I have a lamp on my desk right next to my PC and it would be cool if I could keybind a function key to toggle it's luminescence. Thank you! --Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 Arduino dude. But actually, Alexa can connect to smart lights/smart sockets and turn them on or off. You'd be able to do it if you put like a Phillips Hue bulb in the lamp. Laptop: Asus GA502DU RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 this is the future, being able to access your lamp on your keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Firecheetah13 said: this is the future, being able to access your lamp on your keyboard MMO lamp, with 18 macro bulbs. Laptop: Asus GA502DU RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Rangaman42 said: MMO lamp, with 18 macro bulbs. LCD lamp display, play your games in 144p on your lamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 id wire the lamp through an arduino nano with a bluetooth shield on it and then write a program to turn the power on and off - voila! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Firecheetah13 said: LCD lamp display, play your games in 144p on your lamp. SAMSUNG oled lamp display - true gaming in full 1950s definition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Firecheetah13 said: LCD lamp display, play your games in 144p on your lamp. RGB lamp! Wait... Laptop: Asus GA502DU RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 They already have wifi bulbs. But yeah, the Alexa doesn't "plug in" to any lighting. It communicates via Wifi to the Phillips Hue Hub system which then communicates to the lamps/bulbs/lights etc. Arduino is your best bet unless you want to drop over $200 just to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 You got a light bulb to power your light bulb and a wifi bulb to talk to the arduino that powers the rgb on the lightbulb. with your lightbulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Rangaman42 said: RGB lamp! Wait... RGB condoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Firecheetah13 said: RGB condoms Laptop: Asus GA502DU RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Rangaman42 said: I am going to Condoms-R-Us TODAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 20, 2017 OP, I sincerely apologise for the slight derailment of your thread. Good luck with your awesome MMO lamp. Laptop: Asus GA502DU RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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