Using A Virtual Switch To Lock Door Alexa

Went into the alexa app and created a routine that says front door open whenever the door sensor is activated.

Using a virtual switch to lock door alexa.

As far as i can see door switches seem to work. It won t be lock unlock but on off. This will link the on off state of the button tile to the locked unlocked state of the lock. Fairly new to ha but loving it so far.

Thanks for the info. Once i do that will see if i can get any virtual switches recognized by alexa so i can use them as a trigger. Alexa lock the front door alexa unlock the front door alexa is the back door locked when asking alexa to lock or check lock status you must use the name of your lock as it appears in your smartthings app i e. Make up whatever you want i used a 6 digit hexadecimal string for the network id.

I just tried this and it works. You can create a virtual switch called xxxx security front door security back door security etc. Install this app and select your new button tile virtual device and a lock device. Clarkeng65 steven clark october 4 2017 8 01pm 6.

Tap edit in the top right corner. The only reason i didn t mention this before is as i said i don t have a garage door controller and i don t know whether you can put one into a routine or not. You would use alexa helper to run the routine when you turn on that virtual switch. Tell alexa to lock unlock or check the status of your front door.

Select smart home from the menu. You would then be able to tell alexa to turn on the virtual switch. You could create a virtual switch in alexa helper and tie that switch to a rule in rule machine to control the lock. Tap the unlock by voice toggle switch to turn the option on.

Now you can use amazon echo to say alexa turn on the garage door lock which will turn on the button tile which in turn will lock the specified lock. The latest 4th generation lock also includes wi fi and bluetooth built right in so you no longer need a separate hub. This lock offers total control. I am currently doing this with sonos.

I do have mine tied to lock for routine goodnight with a virtual switch from alexa helper. Still need to setup the alexa integration. The contact and motion sensors are automatically populated in the alexa app. Then create a smartapp in groovy or core to lock the door when security is on and unlock it.

At this time alexa does not support scenes with lock devices and groups with locks added. You can even tell it which echo you want to speak. Scroll down and tap the smart lock that you want to be able to unlock with your voice. You can also use the free august app to assign keyless entry and keep track of who comes and goes.