Amazon Echo/ Alexa

[Martin H]

(27-01-2017 20:17)Cebolla Wrote:  

(27-01-2017 18:42)Martin H Wrote:  I am not sure I am explaining this well here but is it still your opinion that this is not an area that Minimserver will extend? I must admit to finding voice control enticing but at the same time I would be very reluctant to move away from your server product. I am sure over coming year or so this will play itself out but interested in your view.

In well designed systems, semantics is usually the key to determine what component is required to perform a particular function. Voice control is obviously control point functionality and nothing to do with media file serving - it's in the name!

Best ask the designer of your favoured UPnP/DLNA controller app for his/her opinion on this matter.

Things are rarely black or white and although I understand (and had understood beforehand) the definitions I believe the world is likely heading towards a more greyish colour. For the developer it is essential that they never lose sight of that separation while programming. The consumer never cared in the first place - they just want it to work. My question was not one of principle or design, it was more about commercial risk or opportunity.

I have the answer.