Alexa and PC

[biuro74]

Hi,

I've got Echo Dot device in my lounge and it seems to be quite simple, but sometimes useful stuff.
Following this track I've decided to use Alexa on my PC and just to make watching movies easier, tried to teach Alexa to press some keys virtually - you see, when you are on bed and have no wireless mouse or keyboard, you can't press the space bar or pause button on keyboard/display without getting up and going back - this is something I'd like to avoid having Alexa.

1. So in short - how to order Alexa to virtually press some key on a keyboard ?
I'm watching Netflix through browser, so space bar is something that I'd like to get pressed to play/pause the movie.

2. And sometimes if I watch YouTube videos, I'd like to teach Alexa to skip some adverts when they appear, how can I do that ?

From what I know, I need to install/use some skills (keyboard events and handlers ?), but I cannot find proper way to install/use anything on a PC soft, unlike on Alexa app for mobiles, where everything is so easy.

Please help, any clues welcome

[renegade600]

Unfortunately, there is not a way to do this, at least not without a streaming box like Roku that will work with alexa.   As far as skipping ads on youtube with alexa, forget it.   You might be better off getting a cheap wireless keyboard with a touchpad and keep it bedside.    Just to note, though you can find work-arounds, the alexa app for the pc was discontinued.   

[tuicemen]

Actually the skill "TriggerCMD Smarthome" (there are other versions) can perform tasks on your PC. It requires you to download a program which runs in the background of your PC, Mac, Linux, or raspberry pi. If you plan to use it for multi computers or wish to perform more then one call in less then a min a subscription is required. You can find the download and video here: https://triggercmd.com Russ also has a forum setup for help and tips and is very quick to reply. If you wish to check out the forum first the link is https://www.triggercmd.com/forum/
I use this from a Raspberry Pi without a subscription about once or twice a week so a subscription isn't needed for my needs.   In order to interface with some programs on your PC you may have to add additional software however I haven't seen much that isn't possible for long as Russ attempts to add more possibilities regularly.

[jwlv]

I used to do this with the Logitech Harmony Hub. It was expensive as hell and only worked sometimes. It's long discontinued now.

There are some other options though. Each one will require some tweaking and might not work exactly as you want.
1. Bond IR/RF device
2. Broadlink RM4
3. Switchbot

I'm sure there are other alternatives as well.

[tuicemen]

I forgot about the Broadlink RM I use this for several non smart devices but the Ops computer would need to have IR or RF capabilities.