Hi All.

I've setup a physical insteon switch to trigger a state variable change.

I've then exposed that variable to alexa

Activating the switch successfully changes the state variable, and will sometimes run the alexa routine.

It's very inconsistent and I can't quite tell where the failure is.

Is this just a very slow configuration or should i be expecting a quick enough of a response such that switch is activated and light comes on?

Any suggestions?

Thanks

PB

I have had that problem as well.. usually it works itself out with 24-48 hours.

Currently all of mine are working well, but I do know when I set one up, it can be fluky for a while.

I have had problems on and off with Alexa routines triggering also.

This has happened a few times over the years. Alexa app shows the input points changing , the routines fully working when triggered manually but they just wouldn't trigger.

After complaining each time, and Amazon denying any problems, and advising to contact your app writer, it would suddenly start working again, once after about a month.

Make sure the variable comes back to an Off value after being "On".

The other thing to be aware when testing is that the variable's value can't change too quick. If for example it becomes on, then off then on again within just a few seconds, it will be seen as a single "On".

Think of a motion sensor. When it detects movement, it stays in a motion state detected state for a few seconds then comes back to no motion detected after a set timeout. This works the same way. You can change your variable to On then Off quickly, but you can't turn it on again too quickly as it will be considered the same motion (or the same contact).

@bmercier Thanks for the insight.

I originally had it setup in this way, but the light continued to turn off seconds after turning on.

Maybe an issue with my program?

@dbwarner5 Well i'll be. Without making any changes including leaving the variable in the changed state with each trigger, the routine has started working.

Thanks everyone for the great insights.