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Xringer · 01-01-18, 09:36 AM

In the USA, Alexa has added a Routine feature.
(Only works with Alexa app, not on Windows [online Alexa] yet).

https://www.howtogeek.com/332042/how...vices-at-once/

Here's the Routine that I'm working on for the RAV4 garage door.
The Since ON puts out a '1' and OFF puts out a '0', I have to use inverted logic.

I want to hold the NO relay2 contact closed for about 1.5 seconds. So, I say "Echo, Open Carport".
Routine will turn ON the relay with 'Turn Off relay2', run a time-waste: Alexa says "Farewell", then opens the NO relay with 'Turn on relay2'.
I can change what Alexa says, for a longer delay if needed.

Anyways, I discovered that it's easy to change the (Simulated Wemo switches) switch mode (off/on) while adding that operation to the Routine.
One other thing I really like, if I make a mistake and the Actions are not in the correct order, I can just hold-click and drag them where I want them..

01-01-18, 09:36 AM	#2
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Alexa 'Routine' In the USA, Alexa has added a Routine feature. (Only works with Alexa app, not on Windows [online Alexa] yet). https://www.howtogeek.com/332042/how...vices-at-once/ Here's the Routine that I'm working on for the RAV4 garage door. The Since ON puts out a '1' and OFF puts out a '0', I have to use inverted logic. I want to hold the NO relay2 contact closed for about 1.5 seconds. So, I say "Echo, Open Carport". Routine will turn ON the relay with 'Turn Off relay2', run a time-waste: Alexa says "Farewell", then opens the NO relay with 'Turn on relay2'. I can change what Alexa says, for a longer delay if needed. Anyways, I discovered that it's easy to change the (Simulated Wemo switches) switch mode (off/on) while adding that operation to the Routine. One other thing I really like, if I make a mistake and the Actions are not in the correct order, I can just hold-click and drag them where I want them.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..