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Alexa Remote2
Alexa Remote2
cloud Free 8 devices
VS
Alexa NotifyMe
Alexa NotifyMe
cloud Free 0 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 358 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Alexa Remote2 Alexa NotifyMe
Deployment cloud cloud
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty advanced easy
Alexa Skill Required No Yes
Device Types 8 0
Weekly Downloads 333 25
License MIT Apache-2.0
Last Updated 2026-03-11 2022-02-10

Supported Devices

light
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
switch
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
thermostat
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
lock
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
blind
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
fan
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
tv
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe
garage door
✓ Alexa Remote2 ✕ Alexa NotifyMe

Alexa Remote2

node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel

Node-RED nodes for interacting with alexa.

PricingFree
Setupadvanced
Weekly downloads333
Last updated2026-03-11
LicenseMIT
Deploymentcloud
Alexa SkillNo
Supported Devices:
light switch thermostat lock blind fan tv garage door

Pros

  • Controls Alexa itself (not just devices)
  • Can trigger routines and notifications
  • Supports all device types via Alexa
  • Free with no account required

Cons

  • Advanced setup (requires cookie auth)
  • Relies on unofficial Amazon API
  • Auth can break with Amazon updates
  • Not suitable for beginners
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npm GitHub

Alexa NotifyMe

node-red-contrib-alexa-notifyme

Node-RED node to take control of your Alexa using the Notify Me skill, by sending it your own notifications.

PricingFree
Setupeasy
Weekly downloads25
Last updated2022-02-10
LicenseApache-2.0
Deploymentcloud
Alexa SkillYes
Supported Devices:
None (notification only)

Pros

  • Send custom notifications to Alexa
  • Easy setup
  • Free to use
  • Useful for alerts and reminders

Cons

  • Notifications only - no device control
  • Depends on third-party NotifyMe skill
  • Limited functionality
  • Not a full Alexa integration
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npm GitHub

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