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Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo
local Free 2 devices
VS
Alexa NotifyMe
Alexa NotifyMe
cloud Free 0 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 183 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Amazon Echo Alexa NotifyMe
Deployment local cloud
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty easy easy
Alexa Skill Required No Yes
Device Types 2 0
Weekly Downloads 158 25
License MIT Apache-2.0
Last Updated 2026-01-13 2022-02-10

Supported Devices

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

Amazon Echo

node-red-contrib-amazon-echo

Alexa-controlled Node-RED nodes for the latest Amazon Echo devices.

PricingFree
Setupeasy
Weekly downloads158
Last updated2026-01-13
LicenseMIT
Deploymentlocal
Alexa SkillNo
Supported Devices:
light switch

Pros

  • Fully local - no cloud dependency
  • Free and open source
  • Easy setup, no Alexa skill needed
  • Zero latency (local network)

Cons

  • Limited to on/off and brightness
  • Only 2 device types
  • Emulates Philips Hue bridge (may conflict with real Hue)
  • Less actively maintained
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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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