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Re: Alexa, Turn Up the Heat!

JamesQMurphy — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:25:28 -0000

I would imagine it would work with *any* SmartThings-connected thermostat. It worked flawlessly with my Honeywell YTH8320ZW1007U, after I granted permission in the SmartThings app and then told Alexa to discover devices. After that, saying, "Alexa, set the thermostat to 72 degrees" did exactly that.

One little nitpick: Saying "Alexa, turn up the heat" did not adjust the thermostat. It turned up the volume on the Echo. Not a big deal, but if you're going to make that the title of the announcement, it had better work.

Re: Talula’s Table, From The Other Side of The Kitchen Door

JamesQMurphy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:51 -0000

What an awesome idea!

Re: New York Stories: Shelter from the Storm, and a Huge Pastrami Sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen

JamesQMurphy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:37:02 -0000

Sounds awesome, I'll have to check it out. Ever have the corned beef at the Carnegie Deli? I'd be interested to hear your comparison.

Re: The Best Food Blog Ever Meets The Hottest Chile Pepper Ever

JamesQMurphy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:47:52 -0000

Nice. And funny! I like low levels of spice, so you won't catch me within ten feet of that bad boy! I presume that Blair makes sauces out of the Bhut Jolokia? Or was it just a showpiece?

Re: New York Stories: On the Floor at the 55th Summer Fancy Food Show

JamesQMurphy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:34:49 -0000

You *ate* that pepper? Yes post it! I can't even look at the picture of the pepper without my eyes starting to water.