Amazon Basics Smart Remote — Alexa-programmable dimmer & remote
Amazon appears to have a new Smart Remote (listed as a “Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote”) that was shown alongside other devices. According to coverage, it’s a battery-powered remote you can mount on a wall or attach magnetically, with four configurable buttons that map to Alexa routines. Engadget reports a pre-order price of $19.99 and a release/shipping date of October 30.
Key features
- Four physical buttons configurable via the Alexa app or by voice through an Echo device.
- Triggers Alexa routines (demo showed lights + music triggered by one button).
- Battery-powered; wall- or surface-mountable and magnetically attachable for convenience.
- Designed for quick one-touch automation instead of voice phrasing.
Demo notes
In the demo described in the article, an Amazon rep asked an Echo Show to map a top-button press to a “party time” scene that turned on lights and played Pearl Jam. The action completed in about 10 seconds.
Availability & sourcing
Engadget reports pre-orders at $19.99 with a shipping/release date of October 30. As of this post, there is no confirmed product page on Amazon that we could verify; coverage is based on the Engadget report linked below.
More info: Engadget coverage
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What do you think?
Would you use a button-based remote for home automation or stick with voice? Share your setup in the comments.