[exo-cortex]

Would this open-source alternative "mycroft" be capable of replacing the functions Alexa is currently relegated to?

[avryhof]

Last I checked, the mycroft timer could set simple timers, (set a 5 minute timer, etc.) but things like repeating timers weren't working yet.

It's getting better, but in many cases it's not there yet.

I'm not complaining because as much as I want to help, I simply can't spend enough time to get into the code.

I want to use mycroft, since their privacy concerns are a real thing.

[kennend3]

I've looked at a few alternatives and they all face the same core issue :

The Alexa's hardware is really good, it is the software that is the issue.

If i install Mycroft, what will it run on? I guess a Pi? Does this look anywhere near as refined as an Alexa device?

How much time will i need to spend to get it working vs simply plugging an Alexa in?

[ASalazarMX]

Telegram chat bots are pretty useful, because you're supposed to tell them commands, not natural language. Alexa wouldn't need sophisticated software if you interacted with it with a series of limited commands instead of natural language.

[porjo]

> If I install Mycroft, what will it run on?

How about Mycroft's own device? https://mycroft.ai/product/mark-ii/