Take Control of Your Devices with Alexa and Node-RED - Home Assistant Tutorial #01: No Cloud

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Alexa and Node-RED to voice control your devices on Home Assistant, without the need for a cloud connection. Whether you're new to Home Assistant or a seasoned pro, this tutorial will provide you with the tools you need to take your smart home to the next level.
Join us as we explore the world of voice control and learn how to use Alexa and Node-RED to control your devices on Home Assistant. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Home Assistant tutorials and tips!
You'll still need an internet connection but, no cloud subscription is needed and you won't have to write any complicated Alexa skills or sign up for Amazon Dev accounts...
And best of all, everything shown is Open Source (Free)

*** PLEASE NOTE: If you have Nabu Casa, it takes precedence over the node-red nodes I show. ***

Alexa Node-Red Palette: "node-red-contrib-amazon-echo"
GitHub Page for Function Node Code: https://github.com/3ative/HA-Alexa

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:09 Part 1 - Demo and Over-View
01:09 Part 2 - Installing the Nodes
01:45 Part 3 - Setting up the Hub
02:45 Part 4 - Setting up Basic Devices
04:47 Part 5 - Setting up Full Lighting Controls

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