HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control - Page 4

TimShriver · 12-05-2016, 02:16 PM

I'm not sure i understand what you mean by "I assume this is for X-10?" the interface will control any light in HAL... or macro, group, scene...
I haven't tried pairing the Echo with HAL using Bluetooth. Our new servers have built in Bluetooth. I am curious if the microphone array will be accessible via the Bluetooth or if they only exposed the speakers for streaming music.

Tim

TimShriver · 12-05-2016, 02:26 PM

FYI...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201727450

Tim

BDD43 · 12-05-2016, 08:52 PM

Tim,
I guess what I'm confused about. Can I say, "Alexa run ...,macro..." ? or "Alexa run Movie Time" ? and it work with HAL to run those setup in HAL? If so, then GREAT. If it only turns on/off/dims then Alexa already does that with Insteon devices.

Yes, the main complaint I have with the Echo is they do not allow it to be a bluetooth microphone...only a bluetooth speaker. I have an Echo and two Dots throughout the house and created several skills.
One being: "Alexa start goodnight"....it runs my skill which actually then runs a HAL Macro. (Turns off all the lights but one, turns down the TV volume, then turns it off, turns on the security system in 5 minutes, turns on the light in the bedroom)...

Another reason for using the bluetooth speaker is to have HAL speak notifications (another thing the Echo does not do) through the Echo or Dots.

I also have a program called just remote phone that connects to my cell phone. I wrote an add-on for it. So, when I get a text message, it reads it over my speaker: "You have a new message from Zachary. Do you still need my help in the yard?" I have another skill called reply: "Alexa tell reply, Yes I still need your help." It then sends a text message back to him. No need to find my phone.

I have a lot of ideas, just trying to piece them all together to integrate everything.

TimShriver · 12-05-2016, 09:26 PM

Yes, I have Macros, Groups, Scenes... all in the Bridge working with HAL

BDD43 · 12-06-2016, 06:37 AM

How to you initiate them with Alexa?

TimShriver · 12-13-2016, 05:44 PM

Attached is a revised HAL BWS Setup Guide for Alexa... This addresses using the Dim Control Type.

Tim

BDD43 · 12-14-2016, 10:27 AM

Tim,

How do you run the macros and scenes using the Echo/Alexa ?

Mike · 12-14-2016, 02:10 PM

Here is an updated copy of the HAL/Alexa (amazon Echo) documentation.

-Mike

BDD43 · 12-19-2016, 01:36 PM

How do you use it with Alexa?? "Alexa start {macro name}"....??

TimShriver · 12-19-2016, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDD43

How do you use it with Alexa?? "Alexa start {macro name}"....??

No, you would say "Turn {Macro Name} on"

12-05-2016, 02:16 PM	#31
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control I'm not sure i understand what you mean by "I assume this is for X-10?" the interface will control any light in HAL... or macro, group, scene... I haven't tried pairing the Echo with HAL using Bluetooth. Our new servers have built in Bluetooth. I am curious if the microphone array will be accessible via the Bluetooth or if they only exposed the speakers for streaming music. Tim __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

12-05-2016, 02:26 PM	#32
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control FYI... https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201727450 Tim __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

12-05-2016, 08:52 PM	#33
BDD43 Advanced Member III Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 308	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control Tim, I guess what I'm confused about. Can I say, "Alexa run ...,macro..." ? or "Alexa run Movie Time" ? and it work with HAL to run those setup in HAL? If so, then GREAT. If it only turns on/off/dims then Alexa already does that with Insteon devices. Yes, the main complaint I have with the Echo is they do not allow it to be a bluetooth microphone...only a bluetooth speaker. I have an Echo and two Dots throughout the house and created several skills. One being: "Alexa start goodnight"....it runs my skill which actually then runs a HAL Macro. (Turns off all the lights but one, turns down the TV volume, then turns it off, turns on the security system in 5 minutes, turns on the light in the bedroom)... Another reason for using the bluetooth speaker is to have HAL speak notifications (another thing the Echo does not do) through the Echo or Dots. I also have a program called just remote phone that connects to my cell phone. I wrote an add-on for it. So, when I get a text message, it reads it over my speaker: "You have a new message from Zachary. Do you still need my help in the yard?" I have another skill called reply: "Alexa tell reply, Yes I still need your help." It then sends a text message back to him. No need to find my phone. I have a lot of ideas, just trying to piece them all together to integrate everything.

12-05-2016, 09:26 PM	#34
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control Yes, I have Macros, Groups, Scenes... all in the Bridge working with HAL __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

12-06-2016, 06:37 AM	#35
BDD43 Advanced Member III Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 308	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control How to you initiate them with Alexa?

12-14-2016, 10:27 AM	#37
BDD43 Advanced Member III Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 308	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control Tim, How do you run the macros and scenes using the Echo/Alexa ?

12-19-2016, 01:36 PM	#39
BDD43 Advanced Member III Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 308	Re: HAL, Amazon Echo/Dot, SMS, and TV Control How do you use it with Alexa?? "Alexa start {macro name}"....??

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