AI agents automate smart homes now

Amazon's Alexa+ now allows voice-activated creation of smart home automations, offering personalized routines and enhanced control, available free to Amazon Prime members. For non-Prime members, Alexa+ is priced at $19.99 per month. Users can create custom routines by voice, such as turning on the coffee pot and adjusting lights at a specific time, and Alexa+ can also suggest routines based on individual needs. Google's Gemini is also enhancing smart homes through AI, with features like natural language commands and proactive automation suggestions. Gemini-powered features in the Automations API analyze devices and suggest automations, making it easier for users to create routines. Users can control smart home devices and inquire about their status using natural language within the Gemini app. SeekerClaw, an AI agent, can manage lights, climate, media, and security via Telegram on Solana Mobile, running on Android 14+. One user created a raccoon persona named Claudette for their OpenClaw agent, which fixed broken automations and offered opinions. OpenClaw can be deployed on a cloud server for 24/7 operation, connecting through messaging channels like Telegram, Discord, or WhatsApp. Setting up Telegram involves creating a bot via BotFather and configuring Home Assistant to send notifications.