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#972

Thanks a lot for this :+1:

#973

Version 3.5.100

I’ve updated the Alexa app, the latest version includes several bug fixes as well as a very exciting new feature.

There is now a new flow action which allow us to directly send a command to an Alexa device.

That is : you can now use Homey to send Alexa any command which you would normally say to Alexa

You is can test the new feature here below.

Thanks

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#974

Great. Good news for this new year, you rock man :sunglasses:.
We’ll provide some feedbacks.
And happy new year for all.
Thanks.

#975

I tested the new feature Alexa command with my echo show 8: it works like a charme. Some basic tests like "turn on the light or turn off the light… "

#976

Hi i also tested it and it s working perfectly, btw in germany this feature isn t available in the alexa app yet, but it s working :slight_smile:

thanks

btw, may you can add the new echo 4 devices?

br

#977

Ive asked the Amazing Ivo to create some icons for the v4 echo. I’ll add the new ones as soon as I can.

#978

Wow! :heart_eyes::ok_hand:t2: This is exactly what I needed to control my fan’s speed which supports Alexa but not compatible with Homey. Now I don’t have to set up any routines, I can just easily send a command and build the flows. I can also use the Dim Level function as a virtual device to control speed.

#979

Hi, I am trying to use this app for sending Alexa-commands from flows in Homey to Alexa devices. For example, “Alexa, start routine morning”.

First I would like to ask if anyone uses the app with version 5.0.0-rc.xx? (I know it’s a release candidate but I need it for other devices in my home.) I use rc.50 at the moment. At the moment I can not use the commands that are available in this app. Probably due to this.

I can add all my Alexa devices, but I can not do anything with them.

Thanks!

#980

Please check out the second post in this thread titled “Frequently asked questions”

#981

Thanks, @Jamie! Sorry for not checking out the FAQ, I did not expect the solution “change server” to be the solution. Now it works!

I am trying to trigger routines. The function “Trigger Routine” does not work for me, routines are not listed under “Name of the routine”.

In the FAQ it says:

“ Why don’t my routines show in the flow action

For a routine to show, it must be given a name with in the alexa app.”

I have given the routines names etc under Routines > Your routines in the Alex app. The featured routines are not listed either.

If I try to use your function “Alexa Command” I can send a command like “Alexa, good morning” to run the featured routine Good morning in the Alexa app, but I can not run a routine listed under Your routines in the same way.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

#982

Hi @johank i ve the same problem, the first time i click on the rountine button it s empty then i have to go back an click again routines, then they are available.
Click on trigger routine (in my case empty)

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then press the back button and again trigger routine
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give it a try
br
Martin

#983

Thanks, @Martin_Tschanun! I tried it several times now, but it did not work for me, not yet. I will try some more and hopefully, the list will be populated in the end.

Thanks!

#984

i ve two cases:

  1. if the App is started it s not really working. It shows all the devices but i have to restart the app twice that eg voice responses etc are working. (i did there some flows to automaticly do the job if the connection isn t working, see my post earlier)
  2. as mentioned i ve to click 2 times to trigger routine.

may it help to restart the alexa app and after try the routine workaround which is working in my case.

br
Martin

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#985

@Jamie I would like you to add the soundbar Samsung Q950T to the app.

I await you’re response.

Kind regards!

#986

Same here no ,Alexa say‘ is working even weather reports. Alexa is not talking anymore :frowning: