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How do we get Alexa to speak instead of making the light green when receiving a message?
I sent a message via my Alexa app to my friends Alexa app. But when he received the message his echo device gives a small sound and turns it's round light to green.
Instead of this can we get Alexa to prompt and say that "you got a message do you…
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Can Google Home support multiple accounts in different languages?
I am British, my wife is French.
Can I talk to Google Home in English and use my account while she talks to it in French and uses her account?
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What capabilities does my Home Connect appliance provide in the developer SDK?
The smart household appliances that can be controlled via Home Connect can also be accessed via a developer SDK provided by the Home Connect Service provider. How can I find out what I will be able to do with a prospective oven, e.g. a Siemens iQ700…
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LoRa - Creating a personal network to track cars
I have two single channel LoRa/GPS modules and I want to create my own personal network.
I want a module that receives all data from other devices and sends it to a server with a database.
I was wondering, is this possible?!
Also, how should I…
Robin
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UK m590e, Use GSM,GSM compact or UTRAN? (AT+COPS)
I am based in the UK.
I am using an M590e module for a remote weather station. Which parameter should I use for the AT+COPS command? GSM, GSM compact or UTRAN?
Which are available in the UK? Which ones will give me TCP/IP ("The internet")?
Which…
William J Bagshaw
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Creating an HTTP GET polling service on a Raspberry Pi Client
I have the following hardware:
3 x Particle Photons. Each serve as an HTTP Server
1 x Raspberry Pi 3 which will serve as an HTTP Client
Upon requesting an HTTP GET to any of the the Photons, the API returns:
{
node: 1,
uptime: 1234556,
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Using OpenIoT for detecting sensor node attacks
I just read about OpenIoT project. There are some points which I want to be clear about.
I want to perform SYN-Flood attack detection in wireless sensor nodes. A transmitter module is made from Arduino board, sensor and RF transmitter. On receiving…
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Is this FTDI breakout compatible with the Sparkfun Thing?
I'm planning on buying a Sparkfun Thing and the customer support recommended that I buy a FTDI breakout with it.
I found this one, but I'm not sure it will connect with the Thing and when I asked them, they told me it hasn't been tested. Could you…
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ESP8266 Without Web Page
Can I send data to an ESP8266 without creating a web server?
I am accessing the GPIO pins of ESP8266 through a web server. Now I want to make an Android app for that. So I want to send data to the 8266 without making a web server—is this possible?
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Ring Floodlight - Simple alternative by combining camera and floodlight?
The Ring Floodlight looked pretty nice, until FakeSpot warned that most of the positive reviews seem to be bogus, so I've decided to not pursue the commercial product and try to figure out how to get the same functionality otherwise.
Is there a…
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Alexa checklist / reminder of things to take before going
How can I add and customize "checklists" about things I need to remember taking before leaving my flat ?
For instance if I say "Alexa, I'm going to work", I'd like to be reminded to not forget my laptop, car keys, etc. and not just a plain…
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Will using a GCF/PTCRB certified module in my design risk the device getting blocked by Network Operators?
I want to design an IoT device with cellular connectivity. It requires ~50MB upload per day at most, but with live high-frequency monitoring. I think a HSPA network will suffice. I would like for it to also be cheap (Less than $100 with global…
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Home automation sensors over WiFi
I want to build a home automation system by hooking up various sensors (e.g., passive IR motion sensors, magnetic door contact switches, vibration detectors, etc.) around the house to detect things then send the sensor signals to a central command…
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Set Arlo Mode with SmartThings
If it's possible, how can I set the "Mode" for an Arlo device using a SmartThings Routine? Ideally, I would simply set the camera modes when SmartThings goes into various security modes.
I've found that I don't really like the Arlo security modes…
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Are there any ready cloud services or frameworks for firmware update over the air?
I have prototype of the resource constrained-device (8-bit MCU with no-OS firmware), interacting with a web server. I wonder are there any solutions, frameworks or cloud services for updating my device firmware from the web. From my research there…
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