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Re:Raspberry Pi 3 based home automation with Node.js and Rea... by Klathmon on Thursday January 26, 2017 @06:56PM (#13496566)
If you are somewhat of a "programmer" you can complete that integration using a RPI and a software package called "Home Assistant".

They have links between Vera and the Echo along with a TON of other things.

Re:Raspberry Pi 3 based home automation with Node.js and Rea... by ryfm on Friday January 27, 2017 @12:01PM (#13500925)
Yes, that's what I'm going to do.