Alexa/Apex control?

[Djplus1]

Hey all, just curious how many people use Alexa for their Apex controllers? Basically, is it a complete replacement of using a display hooked up with the additional benefit of voice?  I currently have my display RMA to Neptune and if they try to tell me it's going to be $100 to fix, I'd rather just buy a cheap Amazon Fire Tablet and mount it on wall near tank provided I can just hit buttons for feed/maintenance without reaching into my pockets with wet hands etc. Any downfalls I'm not thinking of?

[menglish]

It is not worth it to fix the display. I did have a cheap tablet that i mounted and it served the purpose and worked well for me.

I also have Alexa set up for voice command like "turn off Skimmer, ATO, Return pump, Light" etc.

It is worth setting up

[Djplus1]

On 4/19/2025 at 12:38 PM, menglish said:

It is not worth it to fix the display. I did have a cheap tablet that i mounted and it served the purpose and worked well for me.

I also have Alexa set up for voice command like "turn off Skimmer, ATO, Return pump, Light" etc.

It is worth setting up

Cool, that's what I was hoping to hear. If they can fix mine for like $25-$30 I'll probably get it done just to have it, but otherwise I think you're right, as I can by a brand new fire tablet for like $60-$75.