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How to control Alexa


ianakapilotlight

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So everyone seems to want Alexa to control the Home Automation system.  I want it the other way round.  

 

I would like to run a scene which told Alexa to play the radio without me saying Alexa, play Radio 2.

 

I've not yet found a way of communicating with Alexa other than by voice!

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that's not possible, as far as i know

i like her to tell me if someone is at the door or something like that

 

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  • If only the door bell could be connected to the Fibaro which ran a scene which told Alexa someone was there.

     

    May be Alexa II (if only it existed) could receive incoming http requests....

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    • 6 months later...

    Some news, update?

    I have Amazon Echo Dot gen 2 and HC2 (v 4.143). It is possible to make a scene for Alexa to play a radio station when just i come back home?

     

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    On 5/6/2017 at 10:09 AM, ianakapilotlight said:

    So everyone seems to want Alexa to control the Home Automation system.  I want it the other way round.  

     

    I would like to run a scene which told Alexa to play the radio without me saying Alexa, play Radio 2.

     

    I've not yet found a way of communicating with Alexa other than by voice!

    In this case you need to go to Alexa forum and ask Amazon to add this feature. 

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    Thank you for answer.

     

    You understand correctly. What is IFFT triggers?

    Sorry for my ignorance. :D

     

    If you can give me an example for how can I do this!?

     

    I want a very simple scenario....

    When i leave the home status become away. When I come back, status away and activate the trigger (door sensor is open) I want to play music after 30 sec...

     

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    I don't think you can trigger Alexa externally (from HC2), what I meant is that may be some IFFT feature could help.

     

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    May I suggest to use AudioCast M5 device to play radio station or any other playlist which can be activated by HC2.  

    Virtual Device available as well. (not plugin)

     

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