Alexa and smartthings

[JDRoberts]

@bigdam

Alexa doesn’t see the. Smartthings though I.e power outlet or motion sensor.

One of my lamps is plugged in via the outlet.

So I want all my hue lights to go out and the lamp to switch off…

I have a group in alexa but with no smartthing showing.

Thanks again

Alexa cannot see sensors. Only “switches” ( which includes lightbulbs, outlets, and in wall relays) and thermostats. So Alexa will be able to see your outlet, but only after you have authorized it to do so.

You will have to individually authorize each SmartThings-controlled device that you want Alexa to be able to see. If you look at step 10 in the set up FAQ, it shows you how to do this.

FAQ: Amazon Echo: The Official SmartThings Integration is here! (Initial SetUp FAQ)

NEW: Alexa IFTTT Triggers As of November 12, 2015, there are now two official ways to integrate Alexa and SmartThings. The first way is fast and simple, and can do any one thing that you can do in the official SmartThings IFTTT channel. You pick any phrase you want to use, and use that as the “if” in the Alexa channel at IFTTT for a new recipe. Then you just pick from the dropdown options in the SmartThings IFTTT channel as the “that.” To use a recipe, you say “Alexa, trigger {my phrase}.” So you could say “Alexa, trigger open the pod bay doors” to open your garage door, “Alexa, trigger autodestruct” to turn on your siren, “Alexa, trigger kitchen lights” to turn on your kitchen light. Whatever you want. This is the power of IFTTT, and why SmartThings having a channel there is so u…