How to use insteon switch to control wifi switch

[skierdude]

I am trying to control wifi devices (ie Amazon plug) via my insteon switches, and ultimately my Ring Doorbell 3.  I found the following post that suggests using an alexa routine: https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/26568-how-do-i-use-wifi-plugs/, but I can't figure out how to create a routine around one of my Insteon devices, though I do have two switches already controllable via Alexa voice commands; and the following post suggesting to click on Smarthome >> Devices, but again I can't find this path in the Alexa app: https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/24751-using-isy-devices-as-triggers-with-alexa-routines/.  I also can't figure out how to add anything Amazon-related into the isy admin console, is this doable, or does everything need to stay in isy portal, And Alexa app, and the only thing in isy Admin console is Insteon & Z-Wave?

I am fairly technical, and have been using isy for years, but am brand new to the isy portal capabilities.  Can anyone point me to documentation that might list step by step how to do this with the skill "ISY Optimized for Smart Home V3" on ios?  While I have many things I'd like to do, for now, I will keep a fairly simple use case - I would like to use an insteon switch to turn on/off the Amazon Smart Plug.

 

Thanks,

Eric

[lilyoyo1]

11 minutes ago, skierdude said:

I am trying to control wifi devices (ie Amazon plug) via my insteon switches, and ultimately my Ring Doorbell 3.  I found the following post that suggests using an alexa routine: https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/26568-how-do-i-use-wifi-plugs/, but I can't figure out how to create a routine around one of my Insteon devices, though I do have two switches already controllable via Alexa voice commands; and the following post suggesting to click on Smarthome >> Devices, but again I can't find this path in the Alexa app: https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/24751-using-isy-devices-as-triggers-with-alexa-routines/.  I also can't figure out how to add anything Amazon-related into the isy admin console, is this doable, or does everything need to stay in isy portal, And Alexa app, and the only thing in isy Admin console is Insteon & Z-Wave?

I am fairly technical, and have been using isy for years, but am brand new to the isy portal capabilities.  Can anyone point me to documentation that might list step by step how to do this with the skill "ISY Optimized for Smart Home V3" on ios?  While I have many things I'd like to do, for now, I will keep a fairly simple use case - I would like to use an insteon switch to turn on/off the Amazon Smart Plug.

 

Thanks,

Eric

All devices need to be managed by the isy for the skill to work. Alexa isn't for device to device communication. It's when devices are handled via alexa itself. 

In order for insteon to control your wifi switch you'll either need to set up a network resource in your isy or (if one supports your plug) use a nodes ever for it. 

[lilyoyo1]

I actually just thought of something. You may be able to add that switch to alexa as a motion detector. Then set a routine that causes the outlet to turn on. I haven't tried it to be certain but that may work

[skierdude]

Thanks.  I don't see any insteon devices available in Alexa.  Is there some work-around that a motion detector vs light switch provides in Alexa?  I do realize that if I keep this outside of isy, then I do lose some control, but was just more curious if there was a way to get this to work via the isy integrations with Alexa.  I guess my current issue is not being able to see both the insteon hardware in the same place as the Amazon plug.

[oberkc]

IIRC, alexa routines can be triggered by ISY if a "sensor" or a variable.  I suppose you could try, as suggested, adding the switch to alexa integrations as a sensor.  Alternatively, you could create a program, triggered by the switch, that sets a variable value and use that variable to trigger an alexa routine.

[larryllix]

@skierdude Use an Alexa device control instead of an announcement

 

 

Edited August 26, 2020 by larryllix