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    Change Device Status without Running Command

    Hello everyone.
    i was wondering if there is a way to change the status of a device (real device or a virtual one) without actually executing the command.

    i have a lot of virtual devices that i use for the amazon echo and the hstouch setup but when the device changes (like using its switch), the virtual device doesnt change.
    so i created a lot of events like:

    if "Alexa - Virtual device kitchen shades" Changes to "On"

    Or if device changes and becomes "Kitchen Shades" to "Open"

    THEN:

    change device
    Alexa - Virtual device kitchen shades to "On"
    Kitchen Shades to "Open"

    and Do not re-run event for 3 seconds.


    That way i can tell Alexa to "Turn On" Kitchen shades (So annoying - integrate "Open/Close" already) and the shades will open.
    but if i open the shades using it's switch, Alexa's virtual device will stay off.

    i would like to change the Virtual device to "On" without actually sending the "On" Command (only its status without marking the "Status only" checkbox)

    is this possible?
    thanks

    #2
    I'm missing something. Why do you use a virtual device instead of the HS device associated with the shade when you use Alexa? Is it because it has values of open/close and Alexa needs on/off?
    Mike____________________________________________________________ __________________
    HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.548, NUC i3

    HW: Stargate | NX8e | CAV6.6 | Squeezebox | PCS | WGL 800RF | RFXCOM | Vantage Pro | Green-Eye | Edgeport/8 | Way2Call | Ecobee3 | EtherRain | Ubiquiti

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      #3
      exactly.
      i sound like an idiot saying "Alexa, turn on kitchen shades"

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        #4
        Originally posted by ez1976 View Post
        exactly.
        i sound like an idiot saying "Alexa, turn on kitchen shades"
        You can say "Alexa, open the kitchen shades." The smart home API supports this command.
        HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
        54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
        Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

        HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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          #5
          Originally posted by rmasonjr View Post
          You can say "Alexa, open the kitchen shades." The smart home API supports this command.
          PPPWWWWEEEEWWWW (sound of mind blown)
          going to test this tonight!!!!

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