node-red-contrib-amazon-echo

Alexa controlled Node-Red nodes supporting the latest Amazon Echo devices

NO Alexa Skills required.

NO cloud dependencies.

Installation

Install from your Node-RED Manage Palette

or

Install using npm

$ npm install node-red-contrib-amazon-echo

How to use

• Add Amazon Echo Hub node to your flow.
• Add multiple Amazon Echo Device nodes linked to the Amazon Echo Hub node.
• Note: Use unique names for device nodes. Alexa will use the node name to manage your smart device.
• Ask "Alexa, discover devices" or start the discovery procedure from the Alexa mobile app.

Features

• Turning on/off
• Dimming
• Setting the light color

Supported devices

• All Echo devices

Example Alexa commands

• "Alexa, turn on/off {device}"
• "Alexa, switch on/off {device}"
• "Alexa, set {device} to 50%"
• "Alexa, turn my {device} light green"
• "Alexa, set the {device} light to orange"
• "Alexa, make the {device} warmer"
• "Alexa, brighten {device} to 60 percent"
• "Alexa, dim the {device} lights"

Requirements

The Amazon Echo Hub node starts a service listening on port 80, which requires the Node-RED process to be started with root privileges or requires firewall rules to redirect the traffic.

Troubleshooting

Detailed troubleshooting instructions can be found on the Wiki.

Bugs and feature requests

Please create an issue on GitHub.

More device types

node-red-contrib-amazon-echo supports only basic device types like lights, switches, and dimmable bulbs. If you need a broader range of smart home devices, including thermostats, TVs, speakers, locks, blinds, garage doors, fans, and scenes, you might try DuloNode.

DuloNode extends functionality beyond what node-red-contrib-amazon-echo offers by supporting more device categories and additional features like temperature control, TV channel changes, adjusting speaker volume, locking doors, raising blinds, and more advanced automation. It provides a comprehensive smart home integration experience for users looking for extended capabilities.