VeMote is an Alexa skill that allows users to control their TV using voice commands to Alexa instead of a physical remote control. It aims to provide a more convenient remote control experience for avid Alexa and TV users who are dissatisfied with physical remotes. Based on user feedback, VeMote needs to expand its capabilities to allow browsing channels and apps, changing volume levels, and understanding variations in voice commands.

1. VeMote
Ditch your TV remote with the help of Alexa.
Allyson Rosenzweig, Jacob Kilby, Karan Reddy, Kyle Frankel

2. Elevator Pitch
FOR avid Alexa users and TV watchers
WHO ARE DISSATISFIED with the inconvenience of a hand held remote
OUR PRODUCT IS Vemote, an Alexa skill
THAT PROVIDES a voice activated remote control system.
UNLIKE the current easily misplaced TV remote,
OUR PRODUCT allows you to control your TV with greater convenience.

3. Data Collection
Importance Satisfaction
TV On 4.4 4.2
TV Off 4.2 4.2
Play 4.8 3.6
Pause 4.8 3.2
Unexpected Issues - Users pronounce “VeMote”
incorrectly.
- Users would not say the
exact phrase needed.
User Comments - It’s hard to get Alexa to
understand when multiple
people are talking.
- It’s annoying when Alexa
talks over the show
Other comments - Allow more variation in the
commands

4. User Quotes
“Could you set
this up for me in
my room when
you’re finished?”
“Alexa doesn’t
hear me very
well when the
TV is playing.”
“I wouldn’t
have to worry
about batteries
for my
remotes.”

5. Shortcomings & Solutions
Shortcomings Solutions
People want to ask for name of
channel/show
Add feature to launch specific
apps/streaming platforms
Ability to browse with movement and
selection
Add feature for users to move selection
up, down, left, and right
Ability to control volume (given
number/percentage)
Add feature for users to change the
volume

6. MVP2
Alexa, ask VeMote to change
the volume to 50.
Alexa, ask VeMote to
launch Netflix.
Alexa, ask VeMote to go up.