There’s no native ability in Alexa to do this. However, there are two different community – created smart apps that can do this and much more. You might take a look at those. One is EchoSistant and the other is askAlexa. Both are popular and they have slightly different features so it’s worth taking a look at both. Both have fairly complex set ups, but also active support communities who can help if you run into any problems.
This is an update of the same version number, 4.5. Please read all directions BEFORE updating!
RE-RELEASE VERSION 4.5 - READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE UPDATING*
Read all directions BEFORE updating
We are pleased to announce the re-release of EchoSistant Version 4.5.
What’s New?
Updated Wiki EchoSistant Wiki
Task Trackers
Enhanced Rooms Group Devices Control
Enhanced Rooms feedback
Improved Shortcuts
Improved AWS Skills
Improved Reliability
What’s Gone?
Main Intent
Individual Device Controls
Alexa skills that must be updated with app configuration changes
Several other features that the Native Alexa does best
How to Upgrade (follow these steps in order)
It is HIGHLY reccommeded that you uninstall your previous version prior to update. I have not
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All, this is a new thread from my conversation in the Alexa Helper area ([RELEASE] Alexa Helper )
I am officially announcing my new Ask Alexa Smart App. This is what a lot of us have been looking for when it was announced that SmartThings would work with the Amazon Echo (‘Alexa’). Unfortunately, the integration was one-way and limited. You could not query your devices to find out their status, and you had NO access to modes, SHM or routines. I attempted to fill the gap with Alexa Helper, and it did a great job at giving you additional control over items using simple on/off commands. I even got into the ‘feedback’ piece by sending a voice output to a Sonos speaker. But, I always felt this was a ‘hack’…why ask a speaker (Alexa) to report out on another speaker.
Well, with the guidance of @N…
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