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Wemo Emulator
Wemo Emulator
local Free 1 devices
VS
Alexa NotifyMe
Alexa NotifyMe
cloud Free 0 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 42 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Wemo Emulator Alexa NotifyMe
Deployment local cloud
Pricing Free Free
Setup Difficulty easy easy
Alexa Skill Required No Yes
Device Types 1 0
Weekly Downloads 17 25
License MIT Apache-2.0
Last Updated 2022-03-19 2022-02-10

Supported Devices

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

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

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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