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Alexa Remote2
Alexa Remote2
cloud Free 8 devices
VS
Wemo Emulator
Wemo Emulator
local Free 1 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 350 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Alexa Remote2 Wemo Emulator
Deployment cloud local
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty advanced easy
Alexa Skill Required No No
Device Types 8 1
Weekly Downloads 333 17
License MIT MIT
Last Updated 2026-03-11 2022-03-19

Supported Devices

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

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

Wemo Emulator

node-red-contrib-wemo-emulator

Controls Node-RED Raspberry Pi using my Amazon Echo. The Echo has Wemo support built in so I thought I'd give it a try

PricingFree
Setupeasy
Weekly downloads17
Last updated2022-03-19
LicenseMIT
Deploymentlocal
Alexa SkillNo
Supported Devices:
switch

Pros

  • Fully local - no cloud needed
  • No Alexa skill required
  • Simple on/off control
  • Free and lightweight

Cons

  • Only supports on/off switches
  • Emulates Wemo devices (limited)
  • Not actively maintained
  • May conflict with real Wemo devices
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npm GitHub

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