Raspberry Pi user shows home-automation feats using iPhone
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 05:30
in Mathematics & Economics
(Phys.org)—The latest hacker enthusiast who is out to demonstrate Raspberry Pi's potential has a system that pairs SiriProxy with Raspberry Pi to perform numerous home automation feats, just by speaking commands into the iPhone. "Elvis Impersonator" has shown in a YouTube video how he can change Siri from a glamorous job as Concierge to a role as domestic helper. With the Pi running SiriProxy, his commands via iPhone result in his desired reactions based on his predefined instructions. "Elvis Impersonator" can order garage doors to open and close; he can adjust a thermostat, and can change channels on his TV, among other feats.