First tip for new folk: start with the Search.
In this case, see the following threads that discuss Cortana integration (each is a clickable link)
For very limited voice only control, Windows 10 in the USA can control smartthings devices with on/off control
Go to
Cortana > Notebook > Connected home
Scroll down the list too Smartthings and follow the sign in details
I dont have a voice enabled Pc, WP died a painfull death a while ago ( Sore point ) and i dont use Cortana on my droid phone so i cant vouch for how good voice control works but it is there incase you need it
As is the Ms way anyone outside the USA has to change the default Cortana language to English(US) for Connected Home to work
Its a connected thing so that is why i posted here
I’ve read a few threads, but wasn’t completely sure this has been clearly cited with the latest information as most what I found required some level of add’l development to make it work. Voice control for your ST environment/devices via Microsoft Cortana (which can also be added as an app on iPhone or Android). I set this up in the Cortana app on my iPhone in about <10 mins.
And this thread for a more technical discussion For powering the laptop on and off from smartthings:
How about:
Turn on Kitchen PC
Turn off Bedroom PC
Mouse is Active
Turn on Kodi
Even Works with Alexa or Hey Google!!
This Tutorial will not only show you how to make your PC a totally controllable Switch in ST, but also use Virtual Switches as a Motion device or to Execute Programs which can all be used for Home Automation! After setup, your PC status will be in perfect sync with the Virtual Switch no matter if you turn on/off the PC manually or through SmartThings.
It might seem like a lot but you can have this up and running fairly quickly especially if you are already familiar with installing custom apps. It’s up to you how far you want to go down the rabbit hole!
Tools used: Send Events to Event Ghost (App), Host Pinger (App), EventGhost (Free Windows Program), CoRE or webCoRE …
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not only may you find an answer to your question, but you will also find other people that you can talk to who are probably either doing or trying to do what you want to do.