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Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo
local Free 2 devices
VS
Alexa Remote2
Alexa Remote2
cloud Free 8 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 491 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Amazon Echo Alexa Remote2
Deployment local cloud
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty easy advanced
Alexa Skill Required No No
Device Types 2 8
Weekly Downloads 158 333
License MIT MIT
Last Updated 2026-01-13 2026-03-11

Supported Devices

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

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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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

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