Looking for a method for Echo Alexa to recognize sensors

[johnconstantelo]

@Steve_Baker

Echo tell them when a door was opened and closed or motion was sensed outside. Does anyone have a work around to allow Echo to see sensors?

Yup! I have Alexa “speak” whenever certain sensors do something, like my doors, locks, and windows.

I use a spare Android device (this is important) that connects via Bluetooth to my Echo, and via LANnouncer and a SmartApp called Big Talker, my Alexa speaks to me any event I want from almost any device. Here are important links you need to set things up:

Big Talker (also has links to LANnouncer)

[OBSOLETE 1.1.6 5/25/16] Big Talker - Talk when events occur

Version 1.1.6 release announcement (updated post 5/25/2016 with 1.1.6 release) Have you ever wanted a talking house? Now you can! With the Big Talker SmartApp ( http://github.com/rayzurbock/SmartThings-BigTalker ) When SmartThings is paired with a compatible audio device (such as a Sonos, Ubi, LANnouncer or VLC Thing) and Big Talker SmartApp, your house can say what you want it to say when events occur. Currently supported events: Time, Time of Day + Day(s) of Week Motion, Active/Inactive Switch, On/Off Presence, Arrive/Depart Lock, Lock/Unlock Contact, Open/Close Mode, Change (Home, Away, etc) Thermostat, Cooling/Heating/Fan/Idle(not running) Acceleration, Active/Inactive Water, Wet/Dry Smoke, Detect/Clear/Test Button, Press Each supported event supports 3 different gr…

LANnouncer:
http://www.keybounce.com/LANdroidHowTo/LANdroid.html

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