# Virtual Switch .... Mode change; Frustrating

**URL:** <https://community.smartthings.com/t/virtual-switch-mode-change-frustrating/51808>\
**Category:** Connected Things\
**Created:** [July 2, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/virtual-switch-mode-change-frustrating/51808 "2016-07-02T13:43:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![bamarayne](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/bamarayne/32/18206_2.png) [@bamarayne](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bamarayne)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/virtual-switch-mode-change-frustrating/51808/3 "2016-07-02T15:37:07Z")

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To piggy back on what @SBDOBRESCU said, there is an app call Alexa helper that was designed specifically for this. It much simpler to use than askAlexa. So, whatever your comfort level is.

[[RELEASE] Alexa Helper](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-alexa-helper/29380)

> [@\[NO LONGER SUPPORTED\] Ask Alexa](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-ask-alexa/46786/158):
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> @jnschemm MichaelS is absolutely correct. the AskHome programming is for programmers. Those that like to and have the ability to fully program and customize their system. AskAlexa is for those that are not programmers, but want the ability to do the same as the programmers. Michaels software allows you to have that as well.

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