If you have a smart things hub, an unused Android device you could put to better use,$35 to spend on some necessary equipment and time on your hands (as apparently i do), i just posted a smart app that will let you control many rf and ir devices with Alexa. Another version coming soon would not require the smart things hub but needs an open router port so you'd have to carefully consider your security approach. For what's here now go to
https://github.com/beckyricha/Broadlink-RM-LAN-Control