Despite all the documentation about running 2 cm15 modules you still attempted this.
Yes and that was done for two reasons. One that if two CM15A could work with Alex10 and Alexa for almost one year , then will they also work with HG. And result is not satisfactorily. And Secondly, Even though there is documentation, I believe, as a tester I should try all the combinations. I believe this is the way to learn.Had you asked for help instead of just posting your failures I'm sure you'd be up and running.
I did and you guys did help, Thanks, and that is how I had it working.If you did have HG setup and working and HA-Bridge setup correctly. Did you ever clear your devices from Alexa prior to attempting to add them from the Hub? Did you even tell Alexa to discover devices or use your previous configuration?[/]
Yes I did all that. and this is what was the response. [move]Like it would say,"device not responding, check device power supply ....". but then sometimes right after above response, command would be executed. the next command would be done and then it would repeat the above response.
I would ask Alexa to discover devices and then it would work for one or two devices and then back to original response. some times it would say,"provider is having problem". then I would restart Echo dot.
This morning I decided to give another try and now am running Pi-HG and no other PC or extenders or interface. Only Pi and one CM15A. And Alexa is behaving erratically same as before. so what do you suggest I try to correct the problem?
Also I need help to setup door/window sensors,e-mail notification and micro. I greatly appreciate help.
Thanks.
It's very important to go into the Alexa app and remove all the HA bridge items there. THEN, ONLY the PiHub & its CM running, Have Alexa discover devices. If the same device is already 'in' Alexa from another HA bridge there will be problems.
The issue with Alexa is most likely a network issue as the Pi Zero W uses wi-fi. I'm not sure how far away the pi is from your router or repeater but the closer the better.
As for setting up your security I believe the "X10 RF Virtual Modules Mapper" was turned on in the X10 devices but check that it is indeed enabled.
Adding the modules:
first go around and press the test button on all security devices if your HG has been running over night It may already have seen all the heartbeats and has them listed ready for adding
Adding security modules is simular to adding X10 modules but HG must see them first once HG sees them they will appear in the x10 modules to select. They will not display as door /window or sensors but just security and their RF code if memory serves me right.
Setting up the modules:
Once you add all these modules it does take a bit to setup as you have to figure out which are which so you can name them accordingly.
first go around and press the test button on all security devices again after adding them
next refresh the screen as this will update what signals were seen.
Steps can be made easier if you have a laptop, tablet or phone you can walk around with as you can refresh the screen after pressing the test button and then name the device. When you name it be sure to set it as a Security Alarm System then under basic check use as security sensor. this will then allow activity to display in the Security Alarm system display.
Creating email notifications require you to first setup the email program once done you can create simple macros following the instructions in the videos petera posted using the macro wizard.
You can use the Garage door notification and edit the notification to what ever you wish.
I'm wondering if you have some issue between HG and HA-B? The reason I say that is that I have a PiAlexaHub running (on a PiZeroW) that's working flawlessly so I know that the platform can support HA-B reliably. The only difference is that HG is not involved.
The closer the pi is to your router with out any obstacles in the line of sight the faster and more reliable Alexa is. If your 10 ft away and a fridge is in between the signal can be reduced to nothing If i put my zero w beside my router alexa says ok almost immediately when I send a request if i move it to the other side of the house responce is very slow and many times I'll get the device not found reply.
As I get out of bed each morning I say, "Alexa, turn off shades."This may be well known, but FWIW you can create an Alexa Routine, so you can say "Alexa 'close' (or lower) the shades". and a second to open (or raise) the shades. The words "Alexa Turn ON", "Turn OFF, "DIM" etc. queue Alexa servers that it is a Home Automation (skill) command. "Open", "Close" do not. The Routine allows you to use any phrase to perform specific tasks. ie "Alexa make it dark".
I didn't know about Alexa Routines but I'll be setting some up now. I have several things I'd like to use other words for. Thank you for the heads up! >!As I get out of bed each morning I say, "Alexa, turn off shades."This may be well known, but FWIW you can create an Alexa Routine, so you can say "Alexa 'close' (or lower) the shades". and a second to open (or raise) the shades. The words "Alexa Turn ON", "Turn OFF, "DIM" etc. queue Alexa servers that it is a Home Automation (skill) command. "Open", "Close" do not. The Routine allows you to use any phrase to perform specific tasks. ie "Alexa make it dark".
You'll see this on most home automation programs at the moment. The recent Alexa firmware update has broken the Philips Hue emulation and developers are scrambling to resolve the problem. So far it's not looking too good. There's been a few temporary workarounds in the more popular home automation programs.
Petera
I am using X10 AHP WITH ha-bridge.
I've not tried to use (get working) the integrated echo bridge on HG. HA-Bridge has always done a much better job however many had isses configuring It with HG. That has changed with the latest update.
I’m assuming you are behind a VPN or some form of proxy and don’t have your Pi exposed using port 80. I wonder do others know the risks of having port 80 exposed to the web.I don't have HG on port 80 HA-Bridge is but not exposed to the Web, it it is like HG configured with the security enabled. I can't access HA-Bridge from the web nor do I need to.
If alexa was working last night then stopped chances are it is on Amazons end or your network connection.
Well then your a lucky man. The Amazon Alexa app (on Android at least) has had issues for some time. If your only using skills there seems to be no issues with Amazon Alexa.
On Amazon end? I've been using the Alexa devices pretty much from the very beginning. NEVER EVEN ONCE..... has the devices dropped at Amazons end. I'd say... the odds are against that happening.
....The Amazon Alexa app (on Android at least) has had issues for some time. If your only using skills there seems to be no issues with Amazon Alexa.
I don’t have double entry in the device list.
If you don’t use HA-bridge then how does Alexa finds X10 devices? Are you using pc or Pi?