One goal I have is to explore home automation.  Figure I would start with the studio. We already have xfinity alarm system in the house, I started with an Alexa  with Echo Plus.

Then added  the August lock for the front door,  with the hub and keypad

August Smart Lock 2nd Generation – Silver, Works with Amazon Alexa

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$114.95

August Smart Keypad

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Return eligible through May 10, 2018

$54.49

August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge

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$45.44

Echo Plus with built-in Hub – Silver

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Serial Numbers:

G090NV03747404WG

$137.65