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Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo
local Free 2 devices
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Wemo Emulator
Wemo Emulator
local Free 1 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 175 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Amazon Echo Wemo Emulator
Deployment local local
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty easy easy
Alexa Skill Required No No
Device Types 2 1
Weekly Downloads 158 17
License MIT MIT
Last Updated 2026-01-13 2022-03-19

Supported Devices

light
✓ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
switch
✓ Amazon Echo ✓ Wemo Emulator
thermostat
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
lock
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
blind
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
fan
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
tv
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator
garage door
✕ Amazon Echo ✕ Wemo Emulator

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

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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