Instructions for a visitor...have you written anything you can share?

[jgirvine]

Just realized I will have guests next week while I will not be home. Thinking I need to leave some sort of instructions. Anyone done something like this you are willing to share so I have some sort of idea where to start…Thanks

[JDRoberts]

Your home user manual

So, we had some guest stop by for the weekend and they were extremely curious about all of the automations. They wanted to know about it, what it did, and how to control it. So, I decided my house needs a user manual. Has any one else done this? Do you mind sharing? I’m looking for ideas. Thanks

[bamarayne (Jason "The Enabler" as deemed so by @Smart)]

Hey, I’m actually updating this tonight as well! I’ll let you know when it’s done!

[jgirvine]

How do you do this? I knew I had seen that thread, but could not find it…You are the best. Thanks

[JDRoberts]

This is ours

Everything else just works or is intuitive.

[JDRoberts]

@jgirvine

How do you do this?

I remember what I read. Not Word for Word (my sister can do that) but the concepts. So it’s not that hard. Although duplicate threads drive me crazy.

[bamarayne (Jason "The Enabler" as deemed so by @Smart)]

@JDRoberts

remember what I read. Not Word for Word (my sister can do that) but the concepts. So it’s not that hard. Although

I bet you’re a Google search master of the universe too! Logical engineering minds tend to know exactly which key words to use.

[femwitjava (Andrea Bianco)]

I have laminated flashcards - on a ring - at least device names helps if they are so inclined.
and a few basics like when you lie down in bed - just say "alexa, turn on Goodnight " and everything will be taken care of for you - no need to lock door, turn off lights etc etc.

Depends on how much automation you have really - but I also have a GUEST MODE and a Routine to turn it on - you could potentially do something like that that would allow as much or disable things while you have company - just an idea.

Good luck !