
A more complex endpoint may be a thermostat which has many capabilities to control and report temperature, setpoints, modes, etc. An example endpoint may be a light switch, which has a single capability to control power and report its state (ON/OFF). Endpoints are addressable entities that expose one or more capabilities. The Alexa skill API uses the concept of "endpoints". If these settings aren't defined, the skill will either use the item level configuration, if available, to determine these properties, or fallback to en language and SI measurement system, as default values. These can either be accomplished by using the admin UI, or setting the language, region and measurementSystem properties for 18n service in $OPENHAB_CONF/services/runtime.cfg. In order for the skill to determine your default language and measurement system to use during the discovery process, it is important to set your server regional settings including the language, country/region and measurement system properties. As an example, compare Alexa, turn on the Kitchen Light vs Alexa, turn on the Ground Floor LEDs Kitchen. It is important to note that each labels needs to be unique to prevent any duplicate issues. It is therefore advisable, to choose labels that can be used to form natural commands. If neither are specified, the item will be ignored. As an alternative, the metadata parameter name can be used over the item label. Matching of voice commands to items happens based on the item label (e.g. Amazon Echo, Amazon Echo Dot or compatible Amazon Alexa devices.openHAB Cloud Connector configured using (opens new window).More information can be found in the corresponding docs page (opens new window). This integration relies on the cloud connector addon. Removed version 2 tags support for openHAB 3.0 and above.Decoupled state support maintained for LockState and added for OpenState.Deprecated general item sensor concept support for decoupling between item receiving command and item states.Support for thermostat hold setting and thermostat fan mode.New security arm state errors handling.Deprecated previous syntax, although backward compatible for the time being.Revamped item configuration syntax using device metadata concept.

#Shade control floorplan home assistant how to#
This page describes how to use the openHAB Skill for Amazon Alexa (opens new window). Lights, locks, thermostats, AV devices, sensors and many other device types can be controlled through a user's Amazon Alexa powered device like the Echo or Echo Dot. This certified Amazon Smart Home Skill allows users to control their openHAB powered smart home with natural voice commands. Advanced Functionality and Administrative TasksĪlexa is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon and designed to run on smart speakers and devices such as the Amazon Echo and Dot.
