Don't want to talk to Alexa? Don't worry, she can carry out your orders at the touch of a button with this compact magnetic remote control, on sale now for Cyber Monday.
It's currently on sale for just $16.99, a 15 percent discount and the very first price cut since its release last fall. Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer and Remote Control is a palm-sized control that allows you to control Alexa-connected smart devices as well as launch Alexa routines.
The remote has four buttons, one of which has an LED indicator, and you can (using the Alexa app) assign controls and automation to each button; for example, you can set one of the remote control's buttons to control smart lights in a room connected to Alexa, while another button can raise smart blinds or lock a deadbolt on a smart lock.
The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote Control is small enough to fit on your nightstand or coffee table, and its magnetic backing allows you to attach it to something metal, like the side of your refrigerator.
What's more, the Alexa remote comes with a matching wall plate that you can mount with the included adhesive tape or screw into the mounting holes. When mounted on the mounting plate, the Alexa remote can easily be used as a dimmer.
The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer and Remote Control may remind you of Alexa buttons, those huge Alexa-enabled gizmos that let you control Alexa with the press of huge buttons.
Alexa buttons were discontinued years ago, but if you've been itching for a replacement, this new Alexa remote is just what you need, and Cyber Monday is the perfect time to get one.
Buy Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer and Remote Control for $17.
