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Step 4. ECHO DOT & ESP32-WROOM-32, part 1

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Alexa Echo Dot                              Alexa Echo Dot

Echo Dot is a smart speaker that is controlled by voice and connects you to Alexa via Wi-Fi network. Alexa can play music, answer questions, tell the news, and check the weather forecast, set alarms, control compatible Smart Home devices, and much more.

ESP32-WROOM-32 Pinout

                              ESP32-WROOM-32 Pinout

ESP32-WROOM-32 is a powerful, generic Wi-Fi+BT+BLE MCU module that targets a wide variety of applications, ranging from low-power sensor networks to the most demanding tasks, such as voice encoding, music streaming and MP3 decoding. Datasheet: https://circuits4you.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/esp32-wroom-32_datasheet_en.pdf

Alexa's voice commands:

How does it work?

To control your ESP32 with Amazon Echo, you need to install the FauxmoESP library. This library emulates a Belkin Wemo device, allowing you to control your ESP32 using this protocol. This way, the Echo Dot instantly recognizes the device, after uploading the code, without any extra skills or third party services.

Prerequisites: Installing the FauxmoESP Library

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