MMM-awesome-alexa

[dolanmiu]

https://github.com/dolanmiu/MMM-awesome-alexa

MMM-awesome-alexa

A hands free Alexa module for the Magic Mirror, which is activated when you say ‘Alexa’.
At the moment, this only works for MacOS and Ubuntu. Raspberry Pi has experimental support, it works when I tried it, but please try yourself and let us know on Gitter!

Installation

Refer to the official documentation on how to install the module: https://awesome-alexa.js.org

Usage

Boot up Magic Mirror and say “Alexa, what time is it?”, or “Alexa, tell me a joke” .

Note: If you are using Raspberry Pi, you most likely will experience a snowboy issue. Please go to the Troubleshoot section down below

Features

• Wake Word support
• Custom Wake Word
• Very easy set up
• Easy config tool
• All-in-one solution.
• Visualisation

Supported Wake Words

• Alexa
• Smart Mirror
• Snowboy
• Jarvis
• Computer

Troubleshoot

First check if your mic works by typing in:

rec t.wav

If the above command doesn’t work, please fix that before continuing. Here is a link to help you (Raspberry pi)

PM2 problems

For some reason, running MagicMirror on PM2 with this module doesn’t seem to work on Raspberry Pi. The mic does not pick up. If anyone has a solution or cause for this, it would be greatly appreciated. I would recommend to start the MagicMirror the traditional way of npm start.

Snowboy problems

Make sure you followed the install steps correctly. It involves manually downloading snowboy and manually building snowboy:

https://awesome-alexa.js.org/#/installation?id=step-2-install-module

Follow snowboy’s official guide on how to recompile their package:
https://github.com/Kitt-AI/snowboy#compile-a-node-addon

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Made with by Dolan

[psm9]

@dolanmiu
Thanks for making this.
I tried to go to your site to generate a config file, but I get an error from amazon.
I entered my ClientID and Client Secret.
What goes in the Device ID box? - Is it the Security Profile ID or the Device Type ID?

Thanks!

[pepemujica]

So what can we do with this module? Sorry, I don’t get it

[dolanmiu]

@psm9 The website isn’t working properly right now So right now, you will have to do it manually. I am working on it!

[dolanmiu]

@pepemujica You know Amazon Echo?

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-Bluetooth-Speaker-with-Alexa-Black/dp/B00X4WHP5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495760076&sr=8-1&keywords=echo

Essentially, this module turns your Magic Mirror into an “Amazon Echo” for free! Click on the link to find out more

You just say: “Alexa, what is the time?”, and the MagicMirror will respond to you.

[pepemujica]

@dolanmiu I get it.
Now I’m stuck at the refreshtoken part, Ican’t move on

[dolanmiu]

@pepemujica So sorry about this

There will be a proper guide on how to get a refresh token soon

The Helper Website currently is experiencing issues

I will message on this thread and reply to you once its done!

Keep an eye out! And thanks for your interest

[pepemujica]

@dolanmiu That would be awesome! Hope you can fix it soon.
Kind regads!

[pepemujica]

@dolanmiu Hi @dolanmiu hope you’re finding very well!
could you fix the helper website?
Kind regards

[ezarlive]

Seems… doesn’t work!