Scottmichaelj

Maybe this explains triggers more? https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201707210

-No -Echo via IFTTT skill to maker channel to ISY -Unsure as I dont have a SSL cert to send url commands from the Maker Channel to the ISY. BUT...I have IFTTT access through my remote control system. When I press a "DO" button it happens fairly quickly maybe 5 secs or less? Feels pretty quick.

Well you sort of can. The emulator lets you do that but only on/off commands. IFTTT will now let you use any command but you must say "Alexia trigger..." Nothing is perfect but overall it still huge.

Then when my lights keep turning off Ill change my password lol. I think MWaremans php script on his own server then going in add additional security. He is too busy playing with the new skill to answer my post and tell us how he does this and why its secure.[emoji39] Edit: He beat me to the post!

Some maybe but I really am not concerned. Plus there is a possibility this may not be an issue with the portal down the road so... All depends on what your comfortable with I guess. Do I care if someone hacks my lights and can turn them on and off? Not really. Plus whats the likelihood anyway? I am a nobody.

Yes there is now, thats what I am saying. Alexa now allows commands passed through to the other channels on IFTTT. So you add the maker channel with the URL to your ISY. MWareman already got his working!

You do understand you can turn on and off your lights via a browser and URL right? I am trying to figure out how to run programs through a URL now and get the correct formatting. All you do is add the Alexa channel then, make a verbal command, add a then to the maker channel and put the url to the program or light you want to trigger and run. If I am wrong please correct me. I found this thread that talks about how to use REST to run a program via a url browser but it doesn't make sense to me. http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/15934-can-i-run-a-program-based-on-receiving-a-network-message-using-networking-module/?hl=%2Brun+%2Bprogram+%2Bvia+%2Burl#entry137185]http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/15934-can-i-run-a-program-based-on-receiving-a-network-message-using-networking-module/?hl=%2Brun+%2Bprogram+%2Bvia+%2Burl#entry137185 If anything I thought it would be something like: http: //external-ip.com/ username:password@ISY-IP /rest/programs/program-number/run - not sure what this means or does from the thread: --URL::beded9b7f083040842ab3f92be035542--

Thats what I am trying to figure out and said on post #100! [emoji48] EDIT: Still working on it but I am trying in IFTTT on the maker channel entering the URL to the run side of the program.

For some this means buying and configuring a PI or running a PC 24/7 and configuration, plus the limitations. However I don't think there is anymore needs since Amazon announced IFTTT custom commands now. Now with the Maker channel you could activate a program to run direct with IFTTT.

Amazon added IFTTT so now you can say custom commands to Alexa to run recipes IFTTT. For example the "maker channel" is avail now. Check the skills section on the Alexa app. Now we need to figure out, if you have the networking module how to get the maker channel to send a notification to the ISY to run a program. Then there is no need for the lamplinc now with multiple scenes and programs.

Amazon added IFTTT so now you can say custom commands to Alexa to run recipes IFTTT. For example the "maker channel" is avail now. Check the skills section on the Alexa app.

Sorry my mistake. I thought the Hub2 was Homekit. So the answer is no. Then I wonder if you could do the same with the "Hub Pro" which will give you Siri access? Not that its a big deal when you have an Echo but would be a additional "feature". Like you said the benefit is no emulators etc in the background/on another node with the device limitations. Thanks to both of you for sharing/cross posting.

I understand completely that this is regarding the Amazon Echo being used with the Insteon Hub2. However my question is since the Insteon Hub2 has HomeKit can you use Siri as well in conjunction with it/the Amazon Echo?

Since you have the Hub2 with Homekit support (Siri) can you use it as well?

So did you pull the trigger and buy a echo yday?

It was all my fault! Then once I realized it and edited my post Xathros had already replied. This will work perfectly then as there is no scene/device limitations and there lies the reason to pay for the portal. Not to mention when IFTTT is added down the road and whatever else it will be very powerful. Are we all happy now?

So I removed the last paragraph because I was confused but then I did think the idea would work. So for example make a scene called ESPN Living Room, add the lamplinc to the scene, then make the brightness on at 1% Then have a program that, IF lamplinc is 1%, then run the network module (IR Command) - the program name doesnt matter like you said it would be the Scene name that counts for Alexa. In theory then would this work? "Alexa turn on ESPN in Living Room" - scene is ESPN in Living Room.

Thanks for the spark Xathros. Sometimes you just need another person to look at something differently. This may work. You then could have the physical device hidden with up to 99 commands via the brightness levels if your idea works. Edit: Removed braindead question.

The emulator maxes out at a certain amount of devices. Right now its fine because I dont have many setup yet, just my most used ones so havent hit the max yet. I probably have 10 total devices & commands now for the important stuff. Who knows how many more I actually need!? I could easily delete some like "Monday Night Football" and stay with ESPN since its the same macro just different named command. I hope your wrong and we can create custom names & run programs. I just assumed the portal/skills would be the same. Anyone care to chime in here? Am I wrong? If I cant this will be a huge downside and I will have to look into BWS setup and see about using his instead. I think with his there are no device limitations and works like the hue emulator I am using already. I now will have to investigate. If all works as it does now I rather give Michel my money and go all within the ISY so I dont need to use a PI and deal with configuring one, which I think BWS does require. Also v5 firmware is coming so that also may change things. Just waiting to see...

I am using the hue emulator right now. But expect to switch over fully when the skill is out and get the portal. In the emulator right now you can set any names you want. Plus Michel just posted "home" was not approved by Amazon but Izzy was. Which I do like better. So now I think the command will be "Alexa ask Izzy to turn on ESPN" then it will your run your program set in the ISY triggering the networking module for your communication to the RedEye. AFAIK the Amazon skill will run devices, programs and scenes on the ISY. I also use this to control my motorized shades. The catch now with this is only ON/OFF commands work. Again expect it to change some with the skill once released. So "Alexa turn off living room shades" closes them, turn on opens them. Hope this helps.

See my prev post #56 - Basically order one now then have them price match if it goes on sale lower? I dono if they will/do this but not sure why they wouldnt. Or as long as its within 30 days you could return the higher priced one and just buy it again lower. If they say no. Maybe point that out to them if the do say no and see if they change their position. Just a thought...

You need to open the amazon store or amazon credit card for it to work. I didnt bother, I dont want another cc or hit on my credit report. I am picky when it comes to my personal credit. I just paid the $150 sale price vs the normal $180. Also I do have a Coti double cash back card so its 2% off I guess if you care.

I actually have a RTI remote control system linked with the Echo. Then I have a digital matrix distribute audio/video via HDMI over Cat6 to receiver baluns to each of my TVs, which have tx/rx IR control. BUT if you have a Harmony remote you could do the same with their hub. Its documented in the "Amazon Echo and ISY" thread. You would just need a hub for each room and IR blaster to the TV. Prob could use a cheaper Wifi to IR solution like you mention but I havent gone that route as I dont need it. Then I setup Alexa trigger name to something cool. I have EPSN, but then also saying "Monday Night Football" does the same macro to ESPN, Red Zone Channel for Sunday games, etc.

What specifically interests you? Everything said looks like we will be able to do this without the hub. I am using it to turn on my home theater room projector, av rec, etc. I have changing channels in different rooms working, etc. I can say "Alexa turn on Monday Night Football in Living Room" and it does. Alexa integration is so d@nm nice! Funny no mention of using the hub with Siri. Thats the only thing that would make the Insteon hub worth the cost, but then I am not sure if Siri really matters anymore to me now having the Amazon Echo.

I have one, bought one today and hoping it goes cheaper closer to the holidays as I want one more. Figure I can ask them to price match the one I just bought if it does go lower within 30 days. I figure theres a good chance we see it on sale again. I want it at $99! [emoji48]