Restart Bridge via automation or app?

BOND Setup and Hardware
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Is it possible to setup an automation so that I can restart the bond bridge or at least be able to restart in the app without physically unplugging?

I have this weird interminnent issue where after several weeks, controlling my Alpha Motor shades will get a bit spotty, the bond bridge receives the command because I see the state change in the app but my shades aren’t actually responding. I have to tap the same command a few times and then eventually it’ll go.

I realize when this happens if I unplug the bridge and plug it back in it becomes fully responsive and stable again (for another period of time).

So this got me thinking if there’s a way I can setup some automation to restart the bridge in the middle of the night.

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Here is the trick I am using on many devices.

Insert a smart plug into the power connection to the Bond bridge. It depends what automation you have in the house to choose the compatible model. My favorite is zigbee communication enabled which comes with many advantages.

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Can also Reboot via API proactively if the Bridge is still responding:

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