Which speakers and why?

[Jimxenus]

If you want something simply for alerts and notifications then I would recommend looking into @NWTony 's upcoming TTS notification app that is rock solid and reliable (doesn’t rely on SmartThings problematic TTS in the cloud) but rather his own TTS directly on an inexpensive Android phone or tablet.

Need Testers: Android as Speech Device/Alarm

Update to the updates: 30 Dec 15 New Testing Needed The newest LANnouncer includes volume controls (already published on the web site, not on Play) and photo/video taking. Due to SmartThings bugs (the documentation doesn’t match the functionality), you can’t automatically see them in the SmartThings app. I’m working through what to do - e.g. Dropbox or leave them, as currently, on the device for later perusal. This could use some testing, from technical users who understand their Android device well. e.g. they know which “card” is really the removable one, what exfat and fat32 are, perhaps have used curl. Anyone interested? Update: This is in good shape. You can view the current conversation, *Android as a Speech/Alarm Device released! *, here. The Google Play link is here. An…