An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + Openhab
Alexa trigger OpenHAB
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Openhab
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Amazon Alexa and Openhab can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Say a specific phrase in Amazon Alexa
This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.
Then this action happens in Openhab
Send a command in Openhab
This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Alexa trigger OpenHAB.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Openhab to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.
Connect Openhab to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Openhab account, using Openhab credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa
Choose the following trigger: Say a specific phrase (This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.).
Then set up an Action for Openhab
Choose this action: Send a command (This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and Openhab.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Alexa trigger OpenHAB!
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Supported triggers and actions
Say a specific phrase
This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.
triggerbyiftttTrigger phrase spoken
Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.
triggerbyzapierItem added to your to do list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your To Do List.
triggerbyiftttYour alarm goes off
This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.
triggerbyiftttItem added to your shopping list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.
triggerbyiftttYour timer goes off
This Trigger fires every time your timer goes off.
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Send a command
This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.
actionbyiftttItem state changes
This Trigger fires every time an item changes its state to a value you specify.
triggerbyiftttItem state raises above
This Trigger fires every time an item's state raises above a value you specify and works with any number item.
triggerbyiftttItem state drops below
This Trigger fires every time an item's state drops below a value you specify and works with any number item.
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Apps you need
Openhab is an exceptional home automation software that is flexible and open source, providing seamless integration with different vendors and technologies.
Openhab alternatives
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