Echo & Alexa Forums
General Category => Echo Technical Support => Topic started by: Photobug on December 11, 2017, 02:37:52 pm
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I am using my Echo, dots to control lights and some other items around the house. I am looking to expand the parameters of what I can control by voice. I have no problem turning on and off and dimming lights, or setting a temperature on the thermostat. I also use Alex to set timers and reminders.
I am unable to get Alex to set a timed event or function on third party items. I have tried using my Wemo and Lutron Switches to turn on or off a light in one minute. I imagine I could go into the Lutron app or Wemo app to set a timer but I would like to use Alex to do this via voice command.
My goal is to install a hot water re-circulation pump. I would set this up on a smart WIFI enabled switch or outlet and have the re-circulation turn on via timer. But I would like to have the water go on with a voice command. Example "Alex turn on hot water for 5 minutes"
I would appreciate suggestions on how to make this happen.
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I have several wemo switched and outlets, and you can set up a rule to turn off the device 5 minutes after it’s turned on. Then when you turn it on with Alexa, it will go off automatically. I have my outside spot lights go off after an hour automatically so I don’t forget about them and leave them on all night.