Melcloud integration

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I have a vitual integration with the help of Alexa.
As Alexa have a skill integration for Melcloud, I use Alexa multitriger virtual device in ST to send device status change to Alexa and then with routines in Alexa you can control few parameters of Meltcloud (Mitsubishi system).
See below:

[ST Edge] vEdge Creator: a virtual device generator for end users

For those having Alexa integration reliability problems: I’ve whipped up a new driver to test a theory that the combination switch+contact sensor could be problematic now for some reason. This driver takes a different approach so we can test if a contact-only device is more reliable as an Alexa trigger. It will take several of you trying this over a period of time to see if it proves to be more reliable. For those willing to give this a shot, instructions below: Go to my test driver channel and choose to install ‘Alexa Multi-Trigger v0.1’. Once available on your hub, do an Add device / Scan for nearby devices and a new device called “Alexa Multi-Trigger” will be created. Open this new device and you’ll see slots for 19 triggers - each with a name you can edit and a switch. Once yo…