Echo is coming to the UK! Woo!

[JDRoberts]

@Jonpho

Finally…just pre-ordered echo!

Now what do I need to get this to work with ST?

Had a quick search on forum, what’s difference between Alexa Helper app and Ask Alexa. Do I need both?

Coming in late, but since this is a common question…

Ask Alexa or Alexa Helper?

Hi, new SmartThings user… Very much novice at this sort of thing. Am doing some simple stuff with smartThings, turning on/off lights, using some simple security features with motion and open/close sensors. I have 2 locationsin different states. Have a Linear garage door controller. Am using stock Apps. I have recently purchased Echo and am using stock smartThings integration but would like to do more. Maybe open/close garage door and set routines through Alexa.interface. Have read about “Ask Alexa” and “Alexa Helper”. Not sure which one I should use. I started to install Alexa Helper and ran into some problems with virtual switches and device types. Seems I have no tab for “Device Type” that I can see". in IDE. Looking for some advice on which might be better for me. Ask Alexa seem…