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Simple Alexa Skill
Alexa PC control
Alexa controlling applications
Alexa Speech Configurator PC Application
Including 90 days of server credits
You would step through the installation
procedures, install the application and try the
system for 7 days. Then you can purchase the
system and receive 3 months (90 days) of
server credits & 12 months of FREE updates.
Server credits can be purchased whenever
you wish to add them. This is not a
subscription. Purchases are made through
PayPal within the application setup screen.
Each server credit is for 30 days and up to 5
Alexa devices. More details in the application.
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How do I purchase this
Alexa Speech Configurator
Alexa: Step-by-step home & business integration
version-1 known as Web Extractor
What is the ASC ?
The ASC (Alexa Speech Configurator) is a combination of PC software and a unique on line
secure server that connects directly to the Amazon voice services. Together they allow you to
control your PC via voice and control any PC application too. With over 6,500 downloads of
version-1 along with such enthusiasm from the user base, version-2 was created.
How is it funded ?
Servers are expensive to run but with a small but growing number of users it can be made
very affordable. It’s important that the server is not over stretched as is the case with so
many servers today. It is maintained by dedicated staff on a 24/7 basis. The actual PC
application is a one-off purchase and includes all upgrades for 12 months. The PC
application is downloaded and installed onto your PC, you are then given a 7 day trial period
where you can test the whole system before actually purchasing it. You are also given 3
months of server use when you purchase the application. Server credits can be topped up at
any time, there is no subscription. The monthly user cost of the server really is just loose-
change but it’s important that the server is self funding for it to evolve and be suitably
upscaled as the user base grows.
Who is the ASC aimed at ?
The type of person that may be most attracted to the ASC would be a techno-scientist,
someone who just can’t stop exploring possibilities, making the systems do things that no
one else had dreamt of. Or the entrepreneur who can see an opening for something so new
and so useful. There certainly isn’t an age limit, it needs to be affordable for everyone and
have clear instructions for all ages and abilities. Wherever possible, the instructions will be
backed up with step-by-step video that the user can pause and re-visit.
Is there a user forum ?
There is a Facebook group name Alexa beyond switches where users can exchange ideas &
share views etc.
Videos
Please be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel so that you are automatically notified
whenever a new video is uploaded.
version-2
Setup procedure
This has been broken down into 3 steps, each step should be completed in under 5 mins
and if you get stuck you are welcome to ask questions on the facebook group ‘Alexa
beyond switches’ where you will find users in many countries.
Create an Instant Alexa skill
To create an Alexa skill you can click the ‘Skill Page’ button for simple written instruction
where you simply paste a little text and build the skill. The server does most of the work
once you’ve got your skill up and running. You don’t need to sign up for any form of
payment and you will end up with an Alexa skill that you can use from any of your Alexa
devices on your home network. Your skill will not affect the normal use of your Alexa
whatsoever. You will use the skill in Amazon ‘Test’ mode so there’s no need to get it certified
by Amazon unless you want to publish it for others to use.
Install the ASC on your PC
The ASC application that runs on your PC is self installing. The actual ‘Installer’ will
automatically extract the executable and create any necessary folders. The application will
require access to your Internet connection & may ask you to confirm this. You should
always download directly from this website or from alternative sites if they are listed on
these webpages. The installer has been virus checked but some anti-virus may still offer
warnings because it wants to connect to the Internet and the installer contains the actual
application executable.
Will the system increase demand
on my WiFi or Internet connection
Does the system affect
my home automation devices
What’s the difference between
Version-1 & Version-2
£20
Server credits £2 = 30 days
Alexa
Jez Walter
Home automation software, hardware, inspiration
site was formally AddToPad
Devs
Switch light on - Switch Light Off, Nooooo
We can do so much more with Alexa, Mind
blowing, useful or just ‘fun’ things you may never
have imagined were possible. This site is all about
exploring what else we can ‘bring to the party’ on a
very, very low budget. Sharing in the knowledge of
‘Hidden Gems’ that these incredible gadgets and
devices may already possess.
Alexa can’t do that … not possible
The words ‘Not Possible’ are banished from the
site, this site will become a spring-board to launch
wacky & crazy thoughts into amazing features and
functions just by thinking outside-the-box and
never accepting that something isn’t possible.
Web Extractor
The Web-Extractor is a PC application written to
work with Alexa, to take what Alexa heard and to
action it ourselves on our own network. Add
voices, app launching, every kind of web search
and more.
It’s currently FREE to use with no card details or
payment taken whatsoever and apart from initial
login, it runs entirely on your ‘Local’ network and
not on line.
Please visit the website from a full desktop
