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Thread: Google Assistant / Alexa support on OpenViX / Enigma2?

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    Question Google Assistant / Alexa support on OpenViX / Enigma2?

    Hi,

    Just wanted to find whether there are any plans to support Google Assistant and/or Alexa to control Enigma2 satellite boxes?

    I know it's possible to control enigma2 satellite boxes via the and it seems only natural to support the Google Assistant/Alexa services (as well as improving marketability).

    We're at the point now where everything from cheap sensors to air conditioning units having some form of voice assistant support that it seems unusual for an a/v device to still have no support for them despite having a strong use case for it.

    Would be great to find out if anything is in the pipeline?

    Thanks
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    Hi,
    I do not think that there will be general voice support in the near future. For 4K-VU boxes there is Alexa support but only if you use VTi or ATV image.

    Another options are:
    1. Logitech Harmony with hub then you can control complete home entertainment. Possibilities are limited to what Logitech wants.
    2. Home automation software with Google/Amazon support there you have a lot more freedom than with skills bound to certain brands.

    I use option 2 for 6 month now and I can do almost everything you can imagine.

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    Much better to get out of your armchair to change channels on the TV. I press a button for any channel from 1 to 4. it keeps me fit.

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    I don't think zapping using alexa would be much fun.
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    Program would have finished all the lights would be turning on and off , By the time Alexa had managed to select the channel you wanted

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    Hi,
    I cannot complain. "Alexa BBC on" is all with my home automation software.

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    Only my opinion, of course, but I can't think of anything worse than talking to devices.

    Another awful gimmick which seems to be catching people out left, right and centre.
    Last edited by ccs; 29-12-19 at 19:09.

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    It feeds info to google/amazon for them to sell and the sheep are falling for it everywhere. There are enough ways to control an e2 receiver without talking to it.
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    If it's so bad, it wouldn't be a selling feature in commercial devices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trial View Post
    Hi,
    I cannot complain. "Alexa BBC on" is all with my home automation software.

    Ralf
    I use mine all the time but it blanks my Mrs and when she does use it I keep changing what Alexa says when Mrs turns lights on and off she thinks shes going mad

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    Quote Originally Posted by v8rick View Post
    I use mine all the time but it blanks my Mrs and when she does use it I keep changing what Alexa says when Mrs turns lights on and off she thinks shes going mad
    Does she have lots of headaches at the wrong time? If so, you know why.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abu baniaz View Post
    Does she have lots of headaches at the wrong time? If so, you know why.
    Yea, But her sisters don't LOL (joke)
    Last edited by v8rick; 01-01-20 at 11:39. Reason: Thoght best put joke at end PC world

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    can i ask what automation software you use for your e2? I have been reading into openhab and the http binding setup for openwebif? I've only glossed over some translated German info, could you explain how you have achieved this? p.s. Google is prevalent in my household, not alexa, if this makes a difference??

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    Can I ask how you've integrated the assistant? I have skimmed over some documents regarding openhab, translated from German, but cant get the general jist of it? could you please explain how you have managed it.

    p.s. "hey google" is dominant in my household, not alexa.

    Quote Originally Posted by Trial View Post
    Hi,
    I cannot complain. "Alexa BBC on" is all with my home automation software.

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    Hi,
    I use a commercial software called IP Symcon.

    There are several free versions like OpenHAB2, FHEM, HA-Bridge, Node-RED and last but not least IO-Broker which can be used to control several devices. I do not know which support Google Home. I think IOBroker might be worth the first look. Advantage of all systems is that you have complete freedom.

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