# \#project\_voice **URL:** https://community.smartthings.com/tag/project-voice/430.md [Latest](https://community.smartthings.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.smartthings.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.smartthings.com/tags.md) --- ## [\[ST Edge\] vEdge Creator: a virtual device generator for end users](https://community.smartthings.com/t/st-edge-vedge-creator-a-virtual-device-generator-for-end-users/231786)
**Author:** [@TAustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/TAustin)\ **Replies:** 2247\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/st-edge-vedge-creator-a-virtual-device-generator-for-end-users/231786 "2026-08-02T19:09:16Z")
Here is an Edge driver that will enable end-users to create virtual devices that run locally on-hub. UPDATED JULY 2023… Features: Supports the following virtual device types: A/C, air quality, alarm, Alexa switch, b… --- ## [Siri Shortcuts now works with SmartThings routines](https://community.smartthings.com/t/siri-shortcuts-now-works-with-smartthings-routines/306410)
**Author:** [@jkp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jkp)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/siri-shortcuts-now-works-with-smartthings-routines/306410 "2026-07-05T20:46:27Z")
--- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Using iOS Shortcuts and Siri to Interact with Smartthings](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-using-ios-shortcuts-and-siri-to-interact-with-smartthings/269577)
**Author:** [@rambo350z](https://community.smartthings.com/u/rambo350z)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-using-ios-shortcuts-and-siri-to-interact-with-smartthings/269577 "2025-09-04T20:31:13Z")
All, I created some iOS Shortcuts for interacting with SmartThings devices, rules and scenes. There are four general Shortcuts (ending in \_api) that provides the following functionality: Execute a Rule (ST\_Rule\_API) … --- ## [\[DEPRECATED\] A TRUE Smart Home...HAS JARVIS!](https://community.smartthings.com/t/deprecated-a-true-smart-home-has-jarvis/13301)
**Author:** [@shawneric](https://community.smartthings.com/u/shawneric)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/deprecated-a-true-smart-home-has-jarvis/13301 "2024-05-16T08:38:23Z")
For a LONG time now I’ve been trying to make a smart home for as LITTLE money as possible. Unfortunately, that’s VERY hard to do unless you know how to make all the stuff on your own. I’m not a coder or an engineer…but I… --- ## [Alexa adds more switches/plugs as Alexa routine triggers (august 2023)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-adds-more-switches-plugs-as-alexa-routine-triggers-august-2023/268808)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-adds-more-switches-plugs-as-alexa-routine-triggers-august-2023/268808 "2023-09-02T18:52:33Z")
I mentioned a few months ago that Amazon had quietly added a bunch of new devices as possible triggers for an Alexa routine (not a smartthings routine), including almost anything connected to a hue bridge. Even the handh… --- ## [\[Edge\] Wake-on-LAN via Alexa command](https://community.smartthings.com/t/edge-wake-on-lan-via-alexa-command/243013)
**Author:** [@TAustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/TAustin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/edge-wake-on-lan-via-alexa-command/243013 "2023-04-28T12:39:29Z")
If you have a device that responds to Wake-on-LAN commands and you want to initiate those commands via Alexa, then this driver is for you. From my shared projects channel, install Virtual WOL Switch V1. How to use it … --- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Roku Virtual Buttons](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-roku-virtual-buttons/79105)
**Author:** [@c99koder](https://community.smartthings.com/u/c99koder)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-roku-virtual-buttons/79105 "2023-02-26T15:40:56Z")
This SmartApp creates virtual button devices for the apps installed on your Roku device. I’m using this with a Google Home to switch inputs on my TCL Roku TV, for example “OK Google, switch to the xbox” triggers IFTTT t… --- ## [FAQ: Can I trigger an Echo Action without Speaking to It?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-can-i-trigger-an-echo-action-without-speaking-to-it/117918)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-can-i-trigger-an-echo-action-without-speaking-to-it/117918 "2022-08-09T13:29:12Z")
Breaking News!!! As of August 2018, a SmartThings-connected Contact or Motion Sensor can now trigger an Amazon echo routine if you live in the US, Canada, or the UK !!! Amazon has now added the ability for some sensor… --- ## [Switchbot - Simple “power on” for some TVs (IR blaster)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/switchbot-simple-power-on-for-some-tvs-ir-blaster/181557)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/switchbot-simple-power-on-for-some-tvs-ir-blaster/181557 "2022-04-25T16:45:43Z")
Woo hoo! I got a cheap 32” fire TV At Black Friday. It doesn’t have as many voice commands as the fire TV cube, but I just wanted an additional TV for our guestroom. The TV is fine, the voice commands work fine, but… Th… --- ## [Updated (Jun2020) How-to to allow Alexa/Google voice control of GD00Z or other Garage Door Opener](https://community.smartthings.com/t/updated-jun2020-how-to-to-allow-alexa-google-voice-control-of-gd00z-or-other-garage-door-opener/197905)
**Author:** [@meq123](https://community.smartthings.com/u/meq123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/updated-jun2020-how-to-to-allow-alexa-google-voice-control-of-gd00z-or-other-garage-door-opener/197905 "2022-03-19T07:34:34Z")
I just moved to a Smartthings hub and bought a Linear GD00Z-7 garage door opener and have been searching for 'how-to’s to integrate it with Google/Alexa voice control. I saw many different posts, but they all have been … --- ## [VoiceITT: Alexa Add-on for those with slurred voices (IOS only)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/voiceitt-alexa-add-on-for-those-with-slurred-voices-ios-only/230367)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/voiceitt-alexa-add-on-for-those-with-slurred-voices-ios-only/230367 "2021-08-20T16:13:13Z")
This is seriously awesome. There are many people with mobility challenges or issues like recovering from a stroke Who could really use Alexa to Control home automation except that Alexa just doesn’t understand them. (I m… --- ## [Alexa Everywhere (remote mics and speakers)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-everywhere-remote-mics-and-speakers/48097)
**Author:** [@N8XD](https://community.smartthings.com/u/N8XD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-everywhere-remote-mics-and-speakers/48097 "2021-04-13T01:41:53Z")
Some of you may remember when I put the headphones on an Amazon Echo, so I could tell Alexa what to do or say through the house speakers. At that time Big Talker and Vlc Thing would whisper into Alexa’s ear and get her … --- ## [How to program Alexa without voice command but with motion detection](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-program-alexa-without-voice-command-but-with-motion-detection/221991)
**Author:** [@kajraj](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kajraj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-program-alexa-without-voice-command-but-with-motion-detection/221991 "2021-03-04T15:32:52Z")
Hi, I am doing a project to try and activate Alexa voice command by just motion detection without the need to say Alexa… For example, when someone walks into a room (when PIR sensors detect movement) I would like Alexa… --- ## [Multiroom airplay through airfoil with smartthings, home kit, android wear, logitech harmony and Alex control - is this integration?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/multiroom-airplay-through-airfoil-with-smartthings-home-kit-android-wear-logitech-harmony-and-alex-control-is-this-integration/79840)
**Author:** [@ijaspley](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ijaspley)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/multiroom-airplay-through-airfoil-with-smartthings-home-kit-android-wear-logitech-harmony-and-alex-control-is-this-integration/79840 "2020-12-12T23:49:32Z")
I managed to add my airplay speakers to smartthings with multiroom by doing the following: Set up airplay speakers onto network (simple) Install airfoil for use of multiple speakers https://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/ … --- ## [Best way to name devices in regards to Alexa? (2018)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-name-devices-in-regards-to-alexa-2018/138257)
**Author:** [@mrhaugland](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mrhaugland)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-name-devices-in-regards-to-alexa-2018/138257 "2020-09-12T17:15:06Z")
Bought Sonos One yesterday, and started fiddeling around With Alexa for the first time. In this regards I think I have to rename my lights and switches seeing as they are in a non-supported language and probably poorly n… --- ## [How do you organize your devices? Naming conventions? (2018)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-devices-naming-conventions-2018/121688)
**Author:** [@Autoboof](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Autoboof)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-devices-naming-conventions-2018/121688 "2020-07-15T19:03:15Z")
Since there is no way to order your devices on the smart things app, how do you guys organize things? Do you have naming conventions on your devices like ‘Motion - Front Door’ or ‘Light - Family Room’? I have 30 or so … --- ## [Use google assistant to control door locking/unlocking](https://community.smartthings.com/t/use-google-assistant-to-control-door-locking-unlocking/192226)
**Author:** [@foxjohnc](https://community.smartthings.com/u/foxjohnc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/use-google-assistant-to-control-door-locking-unlocking/192226 "2020-04-30T06:42:05Z")
I had originally posted this on Reddit, am reposting on here for greater exposure.; I have read many posts in the community concerning the ability to control door locks using Google Assistant so I figured I would share … --- ## [Cheap standalone DLNA speaker?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cheap-standalone-dlna-speaker/16290)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cheap-standalone-dlna-speaker/16290 "2020-04-11T20:53:38Z")
Continuing the discussion from Working Speakers List (13 Devices Confirmed) so as not to clutter that list: How do you define “cheap”? The Sony SRS X7 is a really nice Bluetooth and DLNA speaker at just under $200 ne… --- ## [Digits prior to name (alexa)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/digits-prior-to-name-alexa/176747)
**Author:** [@Ira\_Kugelman](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ira_Kugelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/digits-prior-to-name-alexa/176747 "2019-11-03T07:04:35Z")
I am in the process of setting up all my locations in Alexa and I was wondering if I could preface each command with a digit first. For example: Alexa, turn on “1st light” or 1 light. Basically, can I use a digit in th… --- ## [FAQ: Alexa Voice Commands to turn a ST routine/scene off? (SmartThings Classic)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-alexa-voice-commands-to-turn-a-st-routine-scene-off-smartthings-classic/109528)
**Author:** [@mannymendez25](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mannymendez25)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-alexa-voice-commands-to-turn-a-st-routine-scene-off-smartthings-classic/109528 "2019-10-24T18:40:10Z")
I configured a new SmartThings hub this morning and have paired it up with Alexa. I created two new routines, Christmas Lights Off and Christmas Lights On from within the SmartThings App. I couldn’t get Alexa to run th… --- ## [HOW-TO: Control your Curtains with an Amazon Echo (Alexa + SmartThings Hub + Aeotec)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-control-your-curtains-with-an-amazon-echo-alexa-smartthings-hub-aeotec/53595)
**Author:** [@Chun](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Chun)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-control-your-curtains-with-an-amazon-echo-alexa-smartthings-hub-aeotec/53595 "2019-07-31T16:30:56Z")
https://youtu.be/dnv9Ct3YQrA List of products included in this video: \[ Amazon Echo \] http://www.smarthomedb.com/product/am... \[ Samsung SmartThings Hub \] http://www.smarthomedb.com/product/sa... \[ Aeotec Mic… --- ## [Poor man's multi-room audio for ST](https://community.smartthings.com/t/poor-mans-multi-room-audio-for-st/57834)
**Author:** [@luder888](https://community.smartthings.com/u/luder888)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/poor-mans-multi-room-audio-for-st/57834 "2019-06-27T23:48:48Z")
Just thought I'd share my setup to get multi-room audio using Bluetooth speakers. I have VLC running on a server and VLC Things running on ST. I already have Blue Iris running on a server so this is not a dedicated ser… --- ## [SmartThings Event-Specific Text To Speech (TTS) for your Android Phone With Tasker](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-event-specific-text-to-speech-tts-for-your-android-phone-with-tasker/75443)
**Author:** [@RedKnight](https://community.smartthings.com/u/RedKnight)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-event-specific-text-to-speech-tts-for-your-android-phone-with-tasker/75443 "2019-04-18T15:40:54Z")
Hi everyone, The following is a way to have Tasker make TTS announcements for specific SmartThings (ST) notifications you might have, on your Android phone. For example you can have it say “Movement in back yard” when S… --- ## [How To - Linear Garage door and Amazon Alexa](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-linear-garage-door-and-amazon-alexa/46926)
**Author:** [@bamarayne](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bamarayne)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-linear-garage-door-and-amazon-alexa/46926 "2019-04-16T16:03:20Z")
This write up is for this device: Labeled under NuTone, Linear, Iris, GoControl, and several others. Note I am pretty sure that this method of integration will not work with a MyQ garage door opener. Please search … --- ## [iOS Shortcut Options?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ios-shortcut-options/139908)
**Author:** [@wolfewl](https://community.smartthings.com/u/wolfewl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 6:17am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ios-shortcut-options/139908 "2018-12-27T06:17:40Z")
Apologies in advance, I searched the forum with many different constraints and never could find an answer. I feel sure it’s already been covered… I’m using an iPhone and would like to create a shortcut to certain device… --- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Raspberry Pi + SmartThings + Amazon Echo (Alexa) + Harmony Hub + Harmony API server + HTTP Button Creator](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-raspberry-pi-smartthings-amazon-echo-alexa-harmony-hub-harmony-api-server-http-button-creator/64363)
**Author:** [@crm114](https://community.smartthings.com/u/crm114)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-raspberry-pi-smartthings-amazon-echo-alexa-harmony-hub-harmony-api-server-http-button-creator/64363 "2018-12-13T12:40:16Z")
Materials: Raspberry Pi 1 (B+) SmartThings Hub V2 Amazon Echo (Dot) Harmony Hub Home Control Software: NodeJS for Raspberry Pi - Beginner's Guide to Installing Node.js on a Raspberry Pi | thisDaveJ Harmony API Serve… --- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Echo Speaker - Control Alexa Echo Devices Without External Server, TTS, TuneIn , Play , Pause, Next](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-echo-speaker-control-alexa-echo-devices-without-external-server-tts-tunein-play-pause-next/142492)
**Author:** [@ule](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ule)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-echo-speaker-control-alexa-echo-devices-without-external-server-tts-tunein-play-pause-next/142492 "2018-11-23T23:21:42Z")
Amazon Echo has some method to send messages directly without request. In alexa.amazon.com site, you can get access to several functions. To emulate the actions with SmartThings its necessary to get the cookie from the… --- ## [Choices/Questions/Interactions/Prompts--Can this be done with ST?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/choices-questions-interactions-prompts-can-this-be-done-with-st/143083)
**Author:** [@jhalliday45](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jhalliday45)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/choices-questions-interactions-prompts-can-this-be-done-with-st/143083 "2018-11-22T03:10:59Z")
I would expect this has been asked before but I could find it on my searches so apologies if it is there somewhere. First to say I have a reasonably complex ST environment 100+ devices, sensors, webcore etc so I have a… --- ## [\[Release\] \[Closed\] Google Assistant Relay V1 - Google Home Audio Notifications!](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-closed-google-assistant-relay-v1-google-home-audio-notifications/114674)
**Author:** [@ghesp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ghesp)\ **Replies:** 1216\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-closed-google-assistant-relay-v1-google-home-audio-notifications/114674 "2018-11-10T21:16:40Z")
UPDATE: This thread is mainly for V1 that I am no longer supporting. Please use Version 2 and use this thread here: \[Deprecated\] Google Assistant Relay V2.0 - Google Home Audio Notifications! ASSISTANT RELAY I’ve… --- ## [Voice Control via Cortana (Includes iPhone) | Easy Setup](https://community.smartthings.com/t/voice-control-via-cortana-includes-iphone-easy-setup/140861)
**Author:** [@80sTiger](https://community.smartthings.com/u/80sTiger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/voice-control-via-cortana-includes-iphone-easy-setup/140861 "2018-10-30T15:37:25Z")
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 environ… [Next page](https://community.smartthings.com/tag/project-voice/430.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=project_voice)