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Virtual Smart Home
Virtual Smart Home
cloud Freemium 6 devices
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Alexa Remote2
Alexa Remote2
cloud Free 8 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 392 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Virtual Smart Home Alexa Remote2
Deployment cloud cloud
Pricing Freemium Free
Setup Difficulty easy advanced
Alexa Skill Required Yes No
Device Types 6 8
Weekly Downloads 59 333
License MIT MIT
Last Updated 2025-05-15 2026-03-11

Supported Devices

light
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
switch
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
thermostat
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
lock
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
blind
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
fan
✓ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
tv
✕ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2
garage door
✕ Virtual Smart Home ✓ Alexa Remote2

Virtual Smart Home

node-red-contrib-virtual-smart-home

A Node-RED node that represents a 'virtual device' which can be controlled via Alexa. Requires the virtual smart home skill to be enabled for your Amazon account.

PricingFreemium
Setupeasy
Weekly downloads59
Last updated2025-05-15
LicenseMIT
Deploymentcloud
Alexa SkillYes
Supported Devices:
light switch thermostat lock blind fan

Pros

  • Clean, intuitive interface
  • Good device type support (6 types)
  • Active community and updates
  • Easy setup process

Cons

  • Cloud dependency
  • Limited free tier
  • No garage door or TV support
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npm GitHub

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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