Jeff Braun Thank you

LOL! Dot know's you live live in studio :-)

It looks complicated in the beginning, but it gets easier as you build them.

David Moran Thank you for your valuable feedback.

Jeff Millington I am not sure what is the issue but when Alexa app is not responding can you control it with direct command?

Hi Nassir, See if this behaves the same for you as it does for me. 1) Using only the Alexa App (phone app), turn off a ESP8266-01 device. 2) Wait 3 seconds, mine turns on automatically eventhough the device is turned off. I see that it happens immediately after the Alexa App has a message near the top of the screen that the device is non-responsive. Thanks, Jeff

I see the same behavior with the NodeMcu (esp8266-12e). Both boards the ESP8266-01 and the ESP8266-12e do not have any pullup resistors. It is connected to 3.3v as you said in your video.

If I exit the phone Alexa App while the esp8266 device is turned off, it stays off. If I don't exit the phone Alexa App, it turns back on which I don't want to happen.

Jeff Millington Alexa app is for setup and testing. Can you control it on/off using your voice command while app is closed?

Sure, I will fix it in future videos. Thanks

Larry thank you for your feedback.

Yes, I am creating tutorials on NodeMCU and ESP32. Stay tuned. You will have a chance to win some of them. I will be giving them away once the tutorials are up.

Yes, you have to have one echo device on same network.

Sean McDonald thank you for sharing the information. This valuable info will be handy when I will do that.

Netmedias One thing I should also mention is that one you want to start the A/C you should run a delay before it actually starts so you don't accidentally short cycle the compressor. The voltage is around 24v ac you can put a rectifier from R and C and then use a voltage regulator to power your project. Just be sure to keep it under 1.5 amps.

Sean McDonald thank you, you help is greatly appreciated.

shalton D'Silva please check my other videos where I control a light bulb.

I am using that also. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/bYOYdmyusZ2pumQ.html

DIY LAB Thank you.

Distance sensor is better since you have more flexibility. I am planning to install it on the garage door opener or the ceiling. I can change the distance in the code to detect if door is open or closed.

Thanks

Pawel Kmiec yes you can control multiple devices with single esp board or control many esp boards with alexa. I will post the tutorial soon.

Darien Turcaz Yes, watch my following tutorial. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aYhnepusjJ9-to0.html

Alessandro G It is Amazon Dot. Here is the link.www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DFKC2SO?ref=ODS_HA_B_surl&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=208988526190&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10602432862173476062&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027296&hvtargid=kwd-330765436234&ref=pd_sl_5dhcl9gqwz_e

+Krishandan Shanmugasundaram Yes, I am working on 5 projects right now. One of them is creating Alexa skills and one is creating Google Agent from scratch.

Feras Alshuaibi You can use uno to program ESP8266 or use ESP as wifi shield for uno. In both cases it will work. Good luck.

Sorry! -:)

Victor Raul Le Roy Brito See my other tutorials.

Nick Nguyen look at your Alexa mobile app or Amazon Alexa account under "Smart Home" and select devices menu. Your device name is listed here. This is the name you need to use in your voice command.

In devices menu, my device name isn't listed here.Which skill must i select? Please help me. Thank you!

Fifury161 Yes, please watch following tutorials. Thanks ukposts.info/have/v-deo/h3NnhYmPsaGCtmw.html ukposts.info/have/v-deo/baNpaq1krqhh1qc.html ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kHSciZyHr52bsKs.html

There are videos ad tutorial pages on the web for reflashing Sonoff devices with software like Nassir's. Their Alexa compatibility is done by routing commands through a central server where your devices have to be registered. Which adds another possible point of failure. And a loss of privacy. Not recommended for the conspiracy-minded, who might worry about the CIA or President Xi knowing whether your bedroom lights are on ;-)

The re-flashed Sonoff is a neater cheaper solution imho - privacy already compromised if you are using Alexa anyway (and are that conspiracy-minded). Just a suggestion...

Darien Turcaz I am glad it is working for you. You can watch my following tutorial where I configure ssid and password form mobile phone. Good luck. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/a4aQlaVqonukpJ8.html

Yes, use alexa app to set it up. No need to change the arduio code. Good luck.

@@netmedias7657 Another cuestión, if I want to control more of one relays on esp8266, what I Need to do?

OMRON SSR high level solid state relays Module 250V 2A

Its magic :-)

Łukasz No, but one device can send a command to another device. I know what you trying to do. I am working on this tutorial.

Saify Lanewala It works well. I will be doing a tutorial on how to install it in a wall socket. Trick is to assemble it in such a manner that it is safe and does not short wires.

Hi Nassir. Thx! I am interested in also being able to control lights through a web interface. Can you guide me in that? Thanks.

Saify Lanewala project in works. Stay tuned.

Hi Nassir. Thanks. Also, could you please add a Bill of Materials so I can make sure I get the right parts? It is not obvious what 110VAC->3.3VDC regulator you are using. Many thanks!

Saify Lanewala Watch the 2nd tutorial for list of parts you need. I will also post them in video description soon. Thanks

Jared Braun it will stay on.

modicon1 Yes, it is possible but you nave to create your on Alexa skill or IFTTT applet. Watch my following tutorials. Alexa Skills Tutorial ukposts.info/have/v-deo/h6KZn6uBoJeZpac.html IFTTT Tutorial ukposts.info/have/v-deo/m2R0d2ebhHyYmGw.html

Because the fun is in the DIY!

+Travis Andrew Yes, I have one. It has very limited functionality, and it is good for controlling a single device. For the same price and size, I can control more devices in a single electrical socket. For example, one of my electric outlets has 2 switches, and I want to control both of them with Alexa with 3 way switch mechanism. I will do a tutorial on this soon.

+Gavin Walsh I buy most of the items from ebay. Only problem is that they take forever to get here. It takes 3 to 4 weeks from china but they are cheap. If I am in a hurry then I order them from Amazon from a local vendor you pay the price (3 to 4 times more) but they get here much faster. Here are my sources. Ebay miniinthebox.com banggood.com aliexpress.com Amazon

Thank you, working on setting up my system, have you looked into smart mirrors? they are a relatively simple and impressive piece of smart home tech to set up.

Yes, I have but my big project is to set up full automation for my game room first. I want to play Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty with full glory :-). No remote needed. Alexa, play SP4 on surround sound ( TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on 7.1 receiver, Turn on PS4) Alexa, play SP4 on TV (TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on PS4) Alexa, play movie on surround sound ( TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on 7.1 receiver, Turn on Kodi media player) Alexa, play movie on TV (TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on Kodi media player) Alexa, play XBOX on surround sound ( TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on 7.1 receiver, Turn on XBOX) Alexa, play XBOX on TV (TV on ,Select TV input, Turn on XBOX)

there is a skill called anymote where you can set up custom commands through your cellphone to control your tv its pretty good link: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy4&hl=en

Thank you for the link.

Yrs, it works for all versions of ESP8266 ESP01 to ESP12 and Sonoff switches. Take a look at my multi device video. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/h3NnhYmPsaGCtmw.html

+Justin Jose Yes you can but you need Alexa custom skills and point it to the device. Device needs to be visible on the internet through reverse-proxy or by opening a router's firewall port. Watch my tutorial #5 I am doing this with Google Home but without opening a firewall port. I am working on a similar project for Alexa.

K P Yes, you can use it with any ESP8266 board.

Sonoff uses a different protocol on WiFi. There's an Alexa skill to control them. There are some people who've posted stuff on the net about reflashing the ESP8266 in Sonoff products. I haven't tried any of it, though: they just popped up when I was searching for other ESP8266 info.

Gio, you welcome

got the same issue, did you find a solution?

You don't need to press any button to have Alexa Dot execute commands. I had to put it on the mute so it does not interrupts me when I say invocation word "Alexa". Lack of a better word, It is much easier to say "programmer" than "RS232 convertor". This helps to simplify the understanding. Please do let me know of better word instead of saying "RS232 converter" and I will use it. :-) This is work in progress and in the future tutorials you will see this coming together. I will be using Raspberry pi as a hub and will be able to control every device from phone, pc and Alexa/Google Home. Also plan to design a kill switch since Alexa and Google Home devices are always listing.

So if not muted it still can misinterpret the commands when you are talking to someone else:D I remember that there was some trick with voice control of X-BOX, some people used nicks for themselves which sounds like "turn xbox off", when competitors wanted to call them they turned xbox off :D. The project is nice but voice control is bad idea in my opinion since your hands are free and you are not doing any surgeon operation :D It is fancy but I am sure that most of people get tired of this after one week, and I am sure you have already noticed that is not so reliable and not comfortable. The easiest way is to use tablet which already has WiFi connection.

+KrX I uploaded the modified code to GitHub download and flash your ESP. github.com/nassir-malik/IOT-ESP8266-Alexa_Automation/blob/master/ESP8266_Alexa_Automation_with_URL.ino Use following URL to turn on and off. *To turn on:* YOUR_IP/switch?state=1 *To turn off:* YOUR_IP/switch?state=0

thank you very much. now its perfect ;)

melvin ajith it should work as is no skills required.

Awesome! I have pre-ordered echo and done the set up according to your videos.. fingers crossed!!! Awesome videos btw..clean, straight to the point... thanks

hi i am from india and i received my echo device and i have tried this but alexa is not discovering any device....when giving discover devices command alexa says to enable skills...your help will be much appreciated

The wemo skill is not available in India. I am creating a custom skill and doing the smart home thing in a different way.

Just figured that out out abt wemo skill few minutes back...seems i am stuck without this.it would be great if you would share the way around this...thanx

chiranjit karmakar You need to enter your wifi router and and password into the sketch before you flash it. Thanks

Yes, watch my tutorial #12 I am replacing my remote with Google Home and Alexa you can implement it backward.

sorry i cant find your tutorial #12. Can you please send a link here? thank youuuuuu!

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thankyou so much! Let me ask, do you have any tutorial about iot home automation wherein it will be controlled by android app or remote control only? Honestly, im just knew to this things so its hard for me to implement backward what you did on your tutorial #12.

Calo Ade tutorial on remote IOT coming soon.

You can use both to comunicat with each other. User RT/TX pins.

@@netmedias7657 So i will wait until you upload the code because im not very good at making it

No.Sorry

Netmedias it's work on mqtt server

3.3 volts but you can run esp max 3.6 and relay on 5 volts. Both work for me at 3.5.

No skills, Just a spoofed Wemo sketch. Just flash the sketch and enjoy.

Michael Köllner I am able to control 5v realy with 3.3v only using ESP8266 ESP-01, it does not work with ESP-12.

Builder's Mark, Mark Poole Yes I am using it and 4 ch tutorial is coming soon. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kHSciZyHr52bsKs.html

I have a nice little text-to-speech program called "pico2wave" on my Linux box. Does a good job of generating a pleasant, human-sounding voice. Alexa accepts commands from it, too. I see interesting possibilities for generating home automation commands as part of bash scripts ;-)

This one is cooler ukposts.info/have/v-deo/q3Z7eZWHqoudzmw.html

I will check, thanks

Yes, but I can't fit it in a electrical socket. I will be using Raspberry Pi for other applications and multitasking.

yes, it is working in India too...

Hi, Nassir. What version of Echo Dot are you using? There are reports that Amazon changed the discovery protocol with V2, and at least some WeMo spoof sketches (using fauxmo) stopped working. I just got my Dot, and have just started researching, so I don't know about the code you used yet. I'll give your code a try first, and let you know whether it works for me, but it'd be useful to know in advance whether I might have that problem. Thanks for doing these videos. I do a lot of skipping, since I'm not a beginner, but I have to compliment you on the fact that the parts I've watched are _really_ well done.

No, its not working in india, Device discover not able to finding the device, i am using a Indian version of Echo dot v2 and using ESP8266 12E together for this, So did their is any alternate procedure available, if so, can you able to explain that, And did Alexa search devices in local network or it search in cloud service(corresponds to the skill enabled) ?, thank you.

Okay, I ran the tests. No joy. There was a TP-Link HS105 bundled cheap with the Dot. Alexa didn't discover it until I enabled the TP-Link skill. I had both Nassir's code and the MJROBOT code I liked to earlier running on two ESP8266s. No discovery. I tried to enable the WeMo skill, but it wanted me to log in to a Belkin account I don't have. And probably would have asked about a device I don't own if I did (TP-Link made me register the HS105 on their system before their app would control it). I ran gssdp-discover on my Linux box. It saw Nassir's code, but not the MJROBOT code or the TP-Link. Tentative conclusion: Belkin and TP-Link are trying to defend against knock-offs y requiring registration, and authentication via skills with the new Echo Dot. And we're screwed unless someone writes a skill for spoofing devices.

UPDATE 28DEC17 Despite all the talk (literally) from the Dot saying it wasn't finding new devices, when I fired up the app on my tablet today, it said both Nassir's code (which I'd simplified by removing the groups) and the MJROBOT device were there. I'd reflashed the MJROBOT device to try something else, so it obviously didn't work ("Light one is not responding"), but Nassir's code did. I deleted "Light one" via the app, reflashed the D1 to the DJROBOT code, and told the Dot to do discovery. It said "I found one new", and stopped. The device wasn't discovered. But, when I did an add with the app on the tablet, it was. I did see a message flash by during the add about contacting Belkin, so it looks like Alexa is asking for "howto" information, and getting it. A couple of times Alexa took a while to turn the DJROBOT Led on or off, and I saw repeats of the commands in its debug log. And the app puts up a "Device is unresponsive" message when controlling it, even though it works (maybe it's not responding fast enough???). New conclusion. A lot less tentative: ;-) Nassir's code and the DJROBOT code *do* work with the US Dot V2, but confusingly. And the DJROBOT code looks like it _might_ be less reliable (needs more testing to see whether it's just my setup).

Mark W Yes, I am planning to do some tutorials on it soon. I will be controlling PS4 and TV/reciever with it.

I hope you find your shit :-)

I will upload it GitHub soon.

@@netmedias7657 Thanks Very much

abeltcb make sure your ESP board is connected to your wi-fi router and have an IP address. Also this board works with 2.4 Ghz router only. Check the Arduino IDE serial output to make sure that it is connected to you wi-fi router.

Jonathan make sure your ESP board and Alexa device are connected to same wi-fi router, if this is the case then zip-up your code and upload it to one of the free file sharing site (Dropbox, MediaFire & 4Shared) and post the link here. I will test it and let you know.

+Jonathan S It should work fine for your board. I have 10 ESP8266 ESP-12E boards and I downloaded the code and retried it, and it is working fine for me. I posted a modified version of code on GitHub. Use that code, and once you give voice command to Alexa to “discover devices”, what do you see on serial output? Can you share the serial output? I will document the troubleshooting instructions on GitHub project soon. github.com/nassir-malik/IOT-ESP8266-Alexa_Automation

Jonathan S are you able to get this working? Please share the work around so other people can benefit. Are you using Amazon Dot or Echo?

Netmedias Thanks for the quick response! Shall check it out. And eagerly waiting for the Alexa version...