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I'm looking for a wi-fi echo compatible thermostat for our second home. I really can't justify the Nest's cost. Other suggestions?
I'm looking for a wi-fi echo compatible thermostat for our second home. I really can't justify the Nest's cost. Other suggestions?
Forgive my ignorance, but since the Echo (Dot) needs an internet connection to work, how do you provide this in the truck? Tether to your phone? Or? I can see the appeal to having Alexa along for the ride, but haven't found a reliable (and cheap) mobile internet connection. How do you do it?During Best Buy's sale a couple weeks back I added an Echo Dot for my truck. I love having that silly thing in my truck for listening to Pandora, the Flash Briefing, random Q&A, etc. Tonight I was running late getting home and to amuse myself along the drive asked my Dot (in the truck) to "drop in" on my Echo at home.
I have an AT&T Connected Car plan. $20/m for the ZTE Mobley on a standalone, unlimited data plan; plugs into the car's OBDII port for power and provides 5 simultaneous device connections over MiFi. Works great in rural areas provided you have strong AT&T coverage. In congested areas, the unit is a lousy performer given its lack of carrier aggregation. There are long discussions over on HowardForums, SlickDeals and other places.Forgive my ignorance, but since the Echo (Dot) needs an internet connection to work, how do you provide this in the truck? Tether to your phone? Or? I can see the appeal to having Alexa along for the ride, but haven't found a reliable (and cheap) mobile internet connection. How do you do it?
Jim
att.com/mobley said:AT&T Connected Car Unlimited Plan: U.S. only. Consumer and Individual Responsibility Users only. Eligibility: Requires eligible vehicle, eligible aftermarket device and new or existing AT&T wireless account. Data Restrictions: After 22GB of data usage on vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot in a bill cycle, for the rest of the cycle AT&T may slow data speeds on vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot during periods of network congestion. Pricing: $20 per aftermarket device monthly plan charge (3 aftermarket devices on plan results in $60 monthly plan charge). Devices: Sold separately. Limits: 3 aftermarket devices per plan. Hotspot: Connects up to 5 Wi-Fi capable devices per vehicle hotspot. Devices connected to vehicle’s hotspot use data from your plan. Once a device connects, it will automatically reconnect and use data from your plan unless hotspot is removed from returning device settings or hotspot password is changed. Performance varies based on number of devices connected and other factors. Video Streaming: Plan includes Stream Saver, which allows you to save data by streaming higher definition video at Standard Definition quality (about 480p). AT&T will activate it. Check your account online to see if active. You may then turn it off or back on at any time at att.com/myatt. Stream saver will not recognize all video content. Ability to stream & video resolution vary, and are affected by other factors. Restrictions apply. See att.com/streamsaver for details. International: Wi-Fi hotspot functionality not available outside of U.S. General Wireless Service Terms: Subject to Wireless Customer Agreement (see att.com/wca). Services are not for resale. Credit approval and deposit may apply. Other Monthly Charges per Line: May include taxes, fed. & state universal svc. charges, Reg. Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), gross receipts surcharge, Admin. Fee, & certain gov’t assessments which are not gov’t req’d charges. Pricing, promotions & terms subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. Coverage & svc. not avail. everywhere. You get an off-net (roaming) usage allowance for each vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot. If you exceed the allowance, your svc(s) may be restricted or terminated. Other restr’s apply & may result in svc termination.
Thanks. And I think I MIGHT have understood about half of what you said. ^^^^ (the important stuff)I have an AT&T Connected Car plan.
Thanks. And I think I MIGHT have understood about half of what you said. ^^^^ (the important stuff)
Yeah ... but ... my $20/m unlimited data is cheaper for my personal habits than tethering options. FWIW, the 22GB is a 'soft' cap. Once over that limit, my usage might become deprioritized (based on present conditions, congestion) but it isn't arbitrarily throttled.For Internet, use your phone as a wifi hotspot and connect the Dot to that WiFi access point.
Yeah ... but ... my $20/m unlimited data is cheaper for my personal habits than tethering options. FWIW, the 22GB is a 'soft' cap. Once over that limit, my usage might become deprioritized (based on present conditions, congestion) but it isn't arbitrarily throttled.
Yeah ... but ... my $20/m unlimited data is cheaper for my personal habits than tethering options. FWIW, the 22GB is a 'soft' cap. Once over that limit, my usage might become deprioritized (based on present conditions, congestion) but it isn't arbitrarily throttled.
Oh, yes, of course. Been doing that since March ;-)And if you purchase a power adapter from Amazon or eBay, you can use that unlimited data on the mobley outside of your vehicle anywhere (house, timeshare, RV, etc) $20 for unlimited data is a pretty good deal!