I recently purchased a Bond Bridge. It is controlling my three fans pretty well. That said, I am trying to create a routine in Alexa where if the temp of the Echo is above X it will turn the fans on. So far, it wont work. I can run the routine manually, but not it wont automatically trigger. Thoughts?
Then I switched routes and went with Smarthings. For that I can get a routine to execute, but the fans wont turn off. Do I need to put in a separate automation loop for this?
JD
Alexa routines are interesting, last I saw (there’s a link out to the Echo Plus method):
Alexa BOND and Ecobe
On the SmartThings side, I would expect you need a separate automation to turn off the fan when the trigger temp is at or below X° - but I don’t yet use SmartThings.
Yeah, on the Echo plus method that is what I have done, but not luck. It is odd, because I can manually trigger it and it works fine. Really strange.
I did create a “turn off” command now in SmathThings, so I will advise if that works. I would just be good to be able to have one platform for eveything. Since MyQ doesnt play will with Alexa, I now have to use IFFFT for garage door control.
JD
I hear you - that’s why I use my ISY platform to do all my integrations.
But I also don’t prioritize voice control at all - I add it here and there, but mainly rely on physical controls / remotes / local API ISY-integrated-and-automated things.
Makes sense. I will advise if I learn anything.
Strange. From the perspective of Bond’s cloud, we just get commands from Alexa. We don’t know if it’s a voice command, from the GUI in the Alexa app, part of an automated routine, or a manually run routine. So, I don’t see how it could be a problem on our end.
That said, I watch this with interest. Let us know if you figure it out.
On a related note, we plan to release a Scenes feature this year, which may help simplify the creation of Routines on the Alexa side. More to come on that soon.
You reference MyQ above… What’s your garage door setup? Recently bought a home with Chamberlain doors:
thought about linking them with Bond, but sounds as if that’s not possible
the MyQ hub is really cheap on Amazon but sounds like there’s a subscription for that
Are you paying for that subscription or have you got a good workaround for getting “free” smart garage control?
Thank you!