Introduction¶
With 9500+ users, and 28000+ defined devices, available in 12 Amazon Alexa markets, English and German locales for Google Assistant (other markets/ locales to follow), Node-RED Smart Home Control enables you to quickly bring voice-control to your Node-RED flows, using Amazon Alexa and/ or Google Assistant.
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Warning
Node-RED Smart Home Control is an open source, free to use service. There is no warranty or support, implied or otherwise and the creators and contributors of this service and/ or related website are not responsible for any issues arising from it’s use, including loss or damage relating to equipment, property, injury or life. You consume this service at your own risk.
Key Features¶
- Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support, either enabled individually or in parallel.
- Support for a large array of device types including blinds, smart plugs, lights, thermostats (see more here).
- Supports “out of band” state updates (from physical or other automated device interactions) whilst providing real-time visibility of device state across Smart Assistant applications.
Regional Restrictions¶
Tip
There are Alexa restrictions based on region/ locale, Amazon publish and update their region-specific restrictions here.
Supported Capabilities¶
Alexa Interface Google Trait Brightness Controller Brightness Channel Controller Experimental (number only) Color Controller ColorSetting Color Temperature Controller ColorSetting Contact Sensor None Input Controller None Lock Controller Experimental* Motion Sensor None Playback Controller Experimental Percentage Controller None Power Controller OnOff Range Controller OpenClose (Support for Blinds/ Awning only) Scene Controller Scene Speaker Controller Experimental Step Speaker Controller None Temperature Sensor None Thermostat Control (Single Point) Temperature Setting