I am a novice. What else do you need to buy to make this work at home? Can my handicapped husband use this to turn things on ie: tv,, how does it get music and answers to
questions? Would this really help him? null

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I am a novice. What else do you need to buy to make this work at home? Can my handicapped husband use this to turn things on ie: tv,, how does it get music and answers to
questions? Would this really help him? null

FULLTINEDAD · Accepted Answer

You don't need to buy anything. If you want it to work your TV I believe you need a Google Chrome cast. But for music and questions this is all you need.

ThomasTechExpert · Answer

Hi,
yes indeed. To connect with music/stereo/TV you need additionally the chromecasts. For connection to light etc. you need smart home devices and most likely a smart hub. Since the devices usually operate not on wifi but rather on other cheaper radio frequencies. There are light bulbs operating also on wifi, but they are more expensive, since the wifi controllers are more expensive. So in your case I would add as many smart devices as possible to ease up the daily operation of all necessities.
E.g. Smartthings from Samsung is a robust and open platform, i.e. supports many devices from different brands. Such you are not stuck with one brand and their pricing.
Cheers
Thomas

TripleCrownReviews · Answer

Hello,

This is a perf ft tool for someone who is limited on movement. It can control the tv however you'll need to purchase "google cast" this plugs into the tv and turns it on it's about 39.99 depending on the model you purchase. 

If you purchase Phillips hue you can also turn on the lights, dim them and change the colors. It's replaced the amount of time I use to spend on my phone. 

If you're a nest owner I tell google to change the thermostat and she does! It's amazing.

ds33d · Answer

If you are looking to change things on the TV. You will need a Chromecast. To turn lights on or off you will need another connected system such as Phillips Hue.

Supersunken · Answer

You need other hardware to turn on the TV as home hasn't been around long enough for other manufacturers to integrate their API. As a stand alone product everything can be done via voice, such as answers to questions or listening to music.

Answered by Supersunken 9 years ago

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