Be careful which voltage relay you get, as the 12V shown in the video needs 12V vs. 5V for the wemos. I couldn't get my 12V relay to switch using the wemos and a 12V supply, but it worked with an Arduino.
follow up...I uninstalled and reinstalled the arduino and upgraded to current version and after doing my homework I got it working. Thanks for the inspirational video!
Keep in mind, most of the relays sold are 10amps you shouldn't exceed this amount or look for more amps relay like 30A. Also there is no difference between normal relay or solid state relay except the tick sound that normal relay did when it close 😁
It should however be possible to parallel more than one 10Amp relay; for example two 10Amp relays in parallel for 20A max output, off of the same control pin. if you parallel like this, make sure you use a 10A fuse for each, could be a self-resetting type on each of your parallel relays high power inputs.
I use it to turn on the water recirculating pump for my tankless water heater in my house using Alexa. I'm almost 50 and I never code before. It took me a few weeks learning how to do simple codes. From there, I was able to modify your codes for my specific needs. There were some frustrations of course. Now I have "instant" hot water from any faucet in my house using Alexa voice command. If only I can change Alexa to Computer like Star Trek. Thanks MKme Lab.
excellent, just what I needed. I have an old reel-to-reel with an analog remote control plug in the back. just contact closures. now i can just ask "computer, roll tape" and it'll mystically start. Can even fit all the electronics inside the original enclosure.
I have a hankering to make some nice, simple and adaptable automatic curtains using something similar to this, and I’ll probably publish the files when I do.
Wow that's amazing! Haha just starting my research to an incoming personal project. Just noticed that the video is 5y ago, is there a more modern and even much easier (like a couple clicks is not easy enough, right? Haha) than the config shown in the video, now days?
Thanks for the video, this was such an AWESOME add to the smart home community. In the beginning I had some trouble getting it to work, but once I matched the language and version of the source code it worked like a champ.
I have a question for you guys that have made Alexa/smart IoT things before. If I wanted to make a desk light for a friend, and have it controlled by his Alexa/network, how do I make the device connect without him having to go into the program? I'm comfortable with code but as those variables are hard coded, I don't see a way around this. I don't know how companies produce devices that connect to people's networks and function without them having to edit the code. Any ideas? Thank you for this great video, it's sparking my imagination!
I want to wire the lights in my car into an alexa. I know there is a alexa auto,but idk if it has the capability to turn things off and on. I would like to make it so "light 1" is the headlights. Then each region separate, so I can say "turn on light 2" and ONLY the pass side floor lights come on,or "turn on light 3" and ONLY the drive side floor lights. Wire each reading light in...and so on. I understand if I was to use a home alexa in a car I would need a power inverter,but I have already added one wired into my car(as well as 2 120v AC outlets lol)..its also hidden under the dash. My phone already automatically connects wifi hotspot for my radios head unit so when I get in my car an internet signal is present. Is this possible? Even if just the interior for the interior lighting(but if we can do the interior,why the headlights could be idk). PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS! Preferably by email trpremote@gmail.com I'm willing to pay for this(would also make for a pretty cool video)
I want to control a 240v dust collection system using alexa. Anything out there capable of that? Please help, just plug and play, no download or computer crap.
Thank you for the video. What pin would the relay connect to? Also, how is that pin defined in the code? I can get the light to go on, but not sure how to proceed to finish the job. Appreciate the help.
Cheaper and easier to use a set of RF remote mains plugs, a set of 6 for about £30 or £5 each then bridge Alexa and fool her into thinking she is switching Phillips devices. Works flawlessly
Just buy a Sonoff for nearly the same price, there is a ESP8266 with power supply and relay on a board. You can directly connect to 110V or 230V. Sorry for my English.
Luke Raftery flash the sonoff with the tasmota firmware, so you don't need an external server and the sonoff works also faster! There are a lot instructions for flashing in the net.
I need to control my variable pump system via alexa ..this pump controller has a jumper that stops the pump from running without killing power to entire system....all I need is a relay with one normally open set of DRY contacts ....what should I buy??
Great video, can you tell me if I actually need a echo device to discover the nodemcu. Right now I have a fire tv cube and using the Alexa app on my iPhone and it doesn’t seem to be able to discover it
Do you know how to connect a Concord 4 alarm system to alexa.. or do you know how to connect my hardwire contacts that are on my doors and windows to alexa.
Hi I am interested in making this work however you aren't clear which "these" you need to download. I went to the git and found the developer has about a dozen libraries now. I got the first one ESPAsyncTCP-master but I dont know what the second one you are talking about is. I downloaded the AsyncTCP but there are really so many. I already have my lolin232 set up as a web server and have controls on the webpage to control an led with the device. I also wrote a sketch on MIT app inventor to access the web page and interact with the controls. My next step is Alexa. The dot is sitting on my desk. Cheers
How did you sole the problem where alexa tries to get the plug status and causes a trigger? Looks like the code interprets polls from alexa as triggers
I got it to work with some mods to the example directory. 1st is to rename the credentials.sample.h to credentials.h 2nd is to rename fauxmoESP_Basic.cpp to fauxmoESP_Basic.ino Then in the Arduino IDE, load up the example and delete credentials.sample.h then add credentials.h and edit it with your WiFi SSID and Pass.
But for activating the device you always have to say "Alexa turn on xxx"?! But that might not fit for all cases, lets say i have electric shutters then i would prefer to say open or close the shutters or something, instead of turn on. Is there a way to change this? Or is there another Alexa-type device which i can teach functions more deeply instrad of a voice controlled turn on/off switch?
My project worked with Alexa, I want to control by Logitech Harmony Companion, The Harmony App, founded my Wemos, but to pair I need to push the pair button on "Philips Hue Bridge". Do you know how Can I simulated this button? I'm using code the same yours. Thanks.
Yes but if you switch on manually you have to switch it off manually, Instead you want use two way switches but you have to change your wirings accordingly
When MKme changed the SSID and password in the code does this hide the device from all other networks or can you still access the device from other networks? Great Video Thanks.
Great video! Thank you! I have been having one problem maybe you can help me with... Rather than turning a light or relay ON or OFF, I need to just provide a 100-200ms pulse from an I/O pin from Alexa. I have made some code changes, but it has not been reliable. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Great Video, Do you know why when i purchase a smart plug i just have to push a pairing button and once paired it works, however with these projects you have to put the SSID & password in, is there no code where a pairing button is used like the ones purchased?
When I import the fauxmo zip library, it's telling me it is not a valid library file. The other file seems to be fine. So when I go to examples, the fauxmo is not there.
Do you think I could get this to operate a Mr steam Steam shower? I have an electronic valved shower that will work with alexa but I would like to add a command to operate the steam machine.
Where would I need to be looking if I wanted to use this to power a high/low push button momentary switch that controls an appliance? I see dozens of ideas for AC on/off but not much out there for making a board react to a momentary switch. For instance a coffee maker that has a push button, but it isn't a toggle so I can't just power the outlet, I actually have to send a brief signal to the board inside the maker. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Great video. I just bought an a 2nd Gen Dot and it's on the way. My question is have you ran across anything that could secure it so that only your account can control it? I hadn't looked at the code yet that runs it.
Hmm... I"ll have to try this. I've tried WeMo emulation before on raspberry pi and another for my ESP32 and couldn't get it to work. The code ran fine, but alexa wouldn't find them. It seems to me that Alexa does not find local devices anymore. You have to use the manufacturer's app and connect your devices through there. I might be wrong on that though. I might try again using this library.
Wow Eric, really great video, super well made! Love the simplicity in this project... these esp's are just fantastic! :D Big thanks for sharing and inspiring
I'm a newbie to Alexa, Wemo, etc, so I apologize if the answers to my questions are obvious (just call me an idiot :-) I was able to compile and run the code on the ESP8266, and it connected to the network, etc, so all of that is ok (I do have experience with the ESP8266 ;-) I do not have an Amazon Echo, Dot, etc, but I do have the Alexa app on my tablet. Unfortunately, I could not get Alexa app to find the ESP. I tried rebooting the ESP, restarting the tablet, etc, but still it couldn't find the ESP. So, I dug around in my junk bin, and I happened to find two TP-Link smart sockets (HS-100 and HS-110). In order to get these to work with the Alexa app, I had to do a bunch of steps like (I'm doing this off the top of my head): - Download and install the TP-Link Kasa app onto my tablet. - Use the Kasa app to configure both TP-Link smart sockets and also to enable "remote control" of the sockets. - I could then use the Kasa app to control both sockets. Yay! - Go into the Alexa app, and add a 'skill', specifically the TP-Link Kasa skill. - Once the Kasa skill was loaded and enabled, then when I searched for devices Alexa found both of the TP-Link smart sockets. Again, yay! - But alas, the Alexa app still could not find the ESP. This got me wondering... - Do I have to download and install the Belkin Wemo app onto my tablet? - I did install the Belkin Wemo app, but when it searched for any Wemo devices, it couldn't find any (i.e., the Wemo app couldn't find the ESP). It asked for the SSID of my network and the MAC address of one of the Wemo devices on the network. Since I don't have any real Wemo devices, I used the MAC address of the ESP, but the app didn't recognize the ESP as a real Wemo device, so I was stuck at that point (the app wouldn't let me go further). - Do I need to have the Belkin Wemo skill loaded and enabled in the Alexa app? - I tried to load and enable the Belkin Wemo skill into the Alexa app, but I couldn't do that because the Wemo skill couldn't find any Wemo devices (same result I got when running the stand alone Wemo app). - Do I need to have at least one real Belkin Wemo device on my network in order to make the Wemo app and Wemo skill happy? Thanks for taking the time to read this. Hopefully the issues I'm having can be solved simply. :-)
Can you please clarify as to what is needed? For example: - Do I need a physical Amazon Alexa device (Dot, Echo, etc)? If yes, which one(s)? - Do I need to add a skill to Alexa to communicate with the ESP? If yes, which one? Thanks.
Hi there.. I followed the instructions to the letter however, my alexa won't discover new device. I see the esp on my router with assigned ip address also on serial monitor but still alexa cant see it. any advise?
Hi i just tried to follow your instructions but with the Arduino IDE the example sketch was not loading as show, however after some messing around with the files, and renaming the "fauxespbasic" file with an .ino extension it appeared!
Great video! Just a little question, im not understanding how can I control 4 different devices (which translates into 4 different relays) if Im only using one pin I mean, I dont see how the code makes the difference between the 4 lights and how it asociates each defined light with its corresponding pin
Do I need to download all dependencies in me-no-dev or just "ESPAsyncTCP" and the main repository? Also, do I have to download them locally or will it still work if I upload them to a cloud and then include the libraries? My main problem, for now, is that I can't see the fauxmoESP in examples. Could someone help me with these? :)
I am having trouble with the sketch. I did everything it says to on the video but when I complile the file it says the "credentials.h file doesn't exist or can't be found. Any advice?
Do you have any idea on why the devices are not discovered by alexa? I already checked that the WeMo D1 is connecte, I see it on the DCHP of my router.
Along those same lines, do I need a physical Amazon Alexa device (an Echo, a Dot, etc), or is the Alexa app on my tablet good enough to make this work?
@MKme Lab Hey I am having troubles when I go to verify the sketch Arduino keeps saying "WIFI" was not declared in this scope I could really use some help thanks
I really wanted this to be pnp but after downloading the software from your link, the example doesn't show up as in the video. Only thing in the examples folder is the .cpp and credentials.sample.h files. Not sure which header files I need. Looks like the fauxmoESP was updated after the video.
Ok I have installed the software as described I think, when I verify it in Arduino IDE it says the include file ESP8266WiFi.h isn't there. Any help would be appreciated.
is there any way to customize the library or arduino code so that I can replace the "on" and "off" functions with "open" and "close". For example, instead of "Alexa, turn on door." its "Alexa, open door."
I have the NODEMCU Lua 8266 and I have issues with it constantly disconnecting from the WiFi. It’s some wdt timeout that causes it and I cannot figure it out! Have you ran into anything like this? If not, I may have to download the files you showed here as the others I have don’t work I guess.
I dont seem to find the two libraries your talking about. I manage to download and install the ESPAsyncTCP library but I dont see the others he's referring to
I went to full screen mode and noticed that the URL in the video is different than the links provided. To get the second library, go here, bitbucket.org/xoseperez/fauxmoesp/downloads/
Dear , Thanks for the Video i didnot use D1 Minin before but i have ESP8266 and NodeMcu , Is the Sketch will work with ESP8266 OR NODEMCU instead of the D1 mini after re adjusting the Pins in the sketch .
I would think it could work natively on a standard ESP8266 but you would have to check on the developers page. I only shared the method- code is not mine.
I am having trouble uploading the sketch. It keeps telling "readlink C:\Users ame\OneDrive\Documents\ArduinoData\packages: The system cannot find the file specified. Please help.
Needed a wireless doorbell as cheap as I could get it. Trying to get into more diy stuff. This is perfect.
Be careful which voltage relay you get, as the 12V shown in the video needs 12V vs. 5V for the wemos. I couldn't get my 12V relay to switch using the wemos and a 12V supply, but it worked with an Arduino.
follow up...I uninstalled and reinstalled the arduino and upgraded to current version and after doing my homework I got it working. Thanks for the inspirational video!
Keep in mind, most of the relays sold are 10amps you shouldn't exceed this amount or look for more amps relay like 30A.
Also there is no difference between normal relay or solid state relay except the tick sound that normal relay did when it close 😁
It should however be possible to parallel more than one 10Amp relay; for example two 10Amp relays in parallel for 20A max output, off of the same control pin. if you parallel like this, make sure you use a 10A fuse for each, could be a self-resetting type on each of your parallel relays high power inputs.
I use it to turn on the water recirculating pump for my tankless water heater in my house using Alexa. I'm almost 50 and I never code before. It took me a few weeks learning how to do simple codes. From there, I was able to modify your codes for my specific needs. There were some frustrations of course.
Now I have "instant" hot water from any faucet in my house using Alexa voice command. If only I can change Alexa to Computer like Star Trek. Thanks MKme Lab.
in the settings on the alexa app you can change the wake word to amazon, echo, alexa or computer.
When you said Alexa at the beginning my Echo dot said you don’t have any smart devices.
I was scared because the dot’s volume was all the way up!
:)
Is there any tutorial for adding a WEMOS-based device to the Alexa system? Thank you in advance.
excellent, just what I needed. I have an old reel-to-reel with an analog remote control plug in the back. just contact closures. now i can just ask "computer, roll tape" and it'll mystically start. Can even fit all the electronics inside the original enclosure.
I have a hankering to make some nice, simple and adaptable automatic curtains using something similar to this, and I’ll probably publish the files when I do.
Sounds good!
Did You finish the project? I’m looking to do something similar
Wow that's amazing! Haha just starting my research to an incoming personal project. Just noticed that the video is 5y ago, is there a more modern and even much easier (like a couple clicks is not easy enough, right? Haha) than the config shown in the video, now days?
followed your steps carefully, but the example sketch that I'm opening is not the same as what shows in your video?
Very helpful! I’m debating hooking this circuit up to a wall mounted lightsaber. Good job on the video
Thanks for the video, this was such an AWESOME add to the smart home community. In the beginning I had some trouble getting it to work, but once I matched the language and version of the source code it worked like a champ.
Which versions worked for you?
Thanks so much for this now I can ask her to adjust the pool lights and the jets in the pool thanks u made it simple for me
Impressed and subbed
I have a question for you guys that have made Alexa/smart IoT things before. If I wanted to make a desk light for a friend, and have it controlled by his Alexa/network, how do I make the device connect without him having to go into the program?
I'm comfortable with code but as those variables are hard coded, I don't see a way around this. I don't know how companies produce devices that connect to people's networks and function without them having to edit the code. Any ideas?
Thank you for this great video, it's sparking my imagination!
GREAT VIDEO !!! Can an Oria temperature thermometer be interfaced and be monitored by Alexa? If so, how?
I want to wire the lights in my car into an alexa. I know there is a alexa auto,but idk if it has the capability to turn things off and on. I would like to make it so "light 1" is the headlights. Then each region separate, so I can say "turn on light 2" and ONLY the pass side floor lights come on,or "turn on light 3" and ONLY the drive side floor lights. Wire each reading light in...and so on. I understand if I was to use a home alexa in a car I would need a power inverter,but I have already added one wired into my car(as well as 2 120v AC outlets lol)..its also hidden under the dash. My phone already automatically connects wifi hotspot for my radios head unit so when I get in my car an internet signal is present. Is this possible? Even if just the interior for the interior lighting(but if we can do the interior,why the headlights could be idk). PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS! Preferably by email trpremote@gmail.com
I'm willing to pay for this(would also make for a pretty cool video)
Does this work with Google Assistant as well? or is a different module needed?
I want to control a 240v dust collection system using alexa. Anything out there capable of that? Please help, just plug and play, no download or computer crap.
Can u put a live wire in this
voice control is great. however can do you control by sending the input via phone app?
Could i use this to make alexa operate linear actuators to say.... open drawers and close them?
Thank you for the video. What pin would the relay connect to? Also, how is that pin defined in the code? I can get the light to go on, but not sure how to proceed to finish the job. Appreciate the help.
Cheaper and easier to use a set of RF remote mains plugs, a set of 6 for about £30 or £5 each then bridge Alexa and fool her into thinking she is switching Phillips devices. Works flawlessly
I am using espalexa.. it sometimes gets detected sometimes it doesnt... Any idea on same?
Can I control more than 1 device with 1 relay/Micro controler ? ? ? ? Any would do ! ? or I should connect each one to my outlets ?
Just buy a Sonoff for nearly the same price, there is a ESP8266 with power supply and relay on a board. You can directly connect to 110V or 230V. Sorry for my English.
coloneloneill7 my words :)
Luke Raftery flash the sonoff with the tasmota firmware, so you don't need an external server and the sonoff works also faster! There are a lot instructions for flashing in the net.
I have Sonoff 4 CH PRO as well as ESP8266 class devices. With ESP you can program much more complex things compared by Sonoff.
@@coloneloneill7 no but do need to set up other things like an MQTT server.
I need to control my variable pump system via alexa ..this pump controller has a jumper that stops the pump from running without killing power to entire system....all I need is a relay with one normally open set of DRY contacts ....what should I buy??
Great video, can you tell me if I actually need a echo device to discover the nodemcu. Right now I have a fire tv cube and using the Alexa app on my iPhone and it doesn’t seem to be able to discover it
Do you know how to connect a Concord 4 alarm system to alexa.. or do you know how to connect my hardwire contacts that are on my doors and windows to alexa.
Hi I am interested in making this work however you aren't clear which "these" you need to download. I went to the git and found the developer has about a dozen libraries now. I got the first one ESPAsyncTCP-master but I dont know what the second one you are talking about is. I downloaded the AsyncTCP but there are really so many. I already have my lolin232 set up as a web server and have controls on the webpage to control an led with the device. I also wrote a sketch on MIT app inventor to access the web page and interact with the controls. My next step is Alexa. The dot is sitting on my desk. Cheers
Where can I get the code regarding Google assistant ??
Love the style of the video. Show what you can do first then how it’s done. Perfect! :-)
How did you sole the problem where alexa tries to get the plug status and causes a trigger? Looks like the code interprets polls from alexa as triggers
Will it be accessible from Google Home dot too?
So you list multiple devices, but how do you assign a pin to each of those devices? Like device 1 is using pin 2, what pin would device 2 use?
did you figure this out? that's the issue i'm having now!
Solja4Christ I kinda gave up with it, I only needed to open a security gate so needed 1 channel, but thought I’d play before I did use it for that
I got it to work with some mods to the example directory.
1st is to rename the credentials.sample.h to credentials.h
2nd is to rename fauxmoESP_Basic.cpp to fauxmoESP_Basic.ino
Then in the Arduino IDE, load up the example and delete credentials.sample.h then add credentials.h and edit it with your WiFi SSID and Pass.
...but now Alexa says "Switch one isn't responding" even tho the LED on Wemos is turning off and on when requested.
Thanks, that's the tip I nneded!
Thank you for the detail and the effort! I can finally see the example sketch, now to get it working!
I'm trying to make something that can control my laundry washer and dryer for my parents and i want to do it with the echo dot. Will this work?
But for activating the device you always have to say "Alexa turn on xxx"?! But that might not fit for all cases, lets say i have electric shutters then i would prefer to say open or close the shutters or something, instead of turn on. Is there a way to change this? Or is there another Alexa-type device which i can teach functions more deeply instrad of a voice controlled turn on/off switch?
My project worked with Alexa, I want to control by Logitech Harmony Companion, The Harmony App, founded my Wemos, but to pair I need to push the pair button on "Philips Hue Bridge". Do you know how Can I simulated this button? I'm using code the same yours.
Thanks.
Can still use the regular switch in parallel with the relay?
Yes but if you switch on manually you have to switch it off manually,
Instead you want use two way switches but you have to change your wirings accordingly
When MKme changed the SSID and password in the code does this hide the device from all other networks or can you still access the device from other networks? Great Video Thanks.
Great video! Thank you! I have been having one problem maybe you can help me with... Rather than turning a light or relay ON or OFF, I need to just provide a 100-200ms pulse from an I/O pin from Alexa. I have made some code changes, but it has not been reliable. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Can these board control stepper motors forward and revers?
Sure hook it up to one of these ruclips.net/video/OnTf4_anHHM/видео.html&ab_channel=MKmeLab
Great Video, Do you know why when i purchase a smart plug i just have to push a pairing button and once paired it works, however with these projects you have to put the SSID & password in, is there no code where a pairing button is used like the ones purchased?
When I import the fauxmo zip library, it's telling me it is not a valid library file. The other file seems to be fine. So when I go to examples, the fauxmo is not there.
Do you think I could get this to operate a Mr steam Steam shower? I have an electronic valved shower that will work with alexa but I would like to add a command to operate the steam machine.
Where would I need to be looking if I wanted to use this to power a high/low push button momentary switch that controls an appliance? I see dozens of ideas for AC on/off but not much out there for making a board react to a momentary switch. For instance a coffee maker that has a push button, but it isn't a toggle so I can't just power the outlet, I actually have to send a brief signal to the board inside the maker. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Great video. I just bought an a 2nd Gen Dot and it's on the way. My question is have you ran across anything that could secure it so that only your account can control it? I hadn't looked at the code yet that runs it.
Can this control the feedback?
Hmm... I"ll have to try this. I've tried WeMo emulation before on raspberry pi and another for my ESP32 and couldn't get it to work. The code ran fine, but alexa wouldn't find them. It seems to me that Alexa does not find local devices anymore. You have to use the manufacturer's app and connect your devices through there. I might be wrong on that though. I might try again using this library.
Wow Eric, really great video, super well made! Love the simplicity in this project... these esp's are just fantastic! :D Big thanks for sharing and inspiring
Thanks Bud. Cheers
Will this work with linear actuators?
sure
hey man... really want to follow this... where is this link to the rely video you speak of
I'm a newbie to Alexa, Wemo, etc, so I apologize if the answers to my questions are obvious (just call me an idiot :-)
I was able to compile and run the code on the ESP8266, and it connected to the network, etc, so all of that is ok (I do have experience with the ESP8266 ;-)
I do not have an Amazon Echo, Dot, etc, but I do have the Alexa app on my tablet. Unfortunately, I could not get Alexa app to find the ESP. I tried rebooting the ESP, restarting the tablet, etc, but still it couldn't find the ESP.
So, I dug around in my junk bin, and I happened to find two TP-Link smart sockets (HS-100 and HS-110). In order to get these to work with the Alexa app, I had to do a bunch of steps like (I'm doing this off the top of my head):
- Download and install the TP-Link Kasa app onto my tablet.
- Use the Kasa app to configure both TP-Link smart sockets and also to enable "remote control" of the sockets.
- I could then use the Kasa app to control both sockets. Yay!
- Go into the Alexa app, and add a 'skill', specifically the TP-Link Kasa skill.
- Once the Kasa skill was loaded and enabled, then when I searched for devices Alexa found both of the TP-Link smart sockets. Again, yay!
- But alas, the Alexa app still could not find the ESP.
This got me wondering...
- Do I have to download and install the Belkin Wemo app onto my tablet?
- I did install the Belkin Wemo app, but when it searched for any Wemo devices, it couldn't find any (i.e., the Wemo app couldn't find the ESP). It asked for the SSID of my network and the MAC address of one of the Wemo devices on the network. Since I don't have any real Wemo devices, I used the MAC address of the ESP, but the app didn't recognize the ESP as a real Wemo device, so I was stuck at that point (the app wouldn't let me go further).
- Do I need to have the Belkin Wemo skill loaded and enabled in the Alexa app?
- I tried to load and enable the Belkin Wemo skill into the Alexa app, but I couldn't do that because the Wemo skill couldn't find any Wemo devices (same result I got when running the stand alone Wemo app).
- Do I need to have at least one real Belkin Wemo device on my network in order to make the Wemo app and Wemo skill happy?
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Hopefully the issues I'm having can be solved simply. :-)
This works natively- no app needed.
Can you please clarify as to what is needed?
For example:
- Do I need a physical Amazon Alexa device (Dot, Echo, etc)? If yes, which one(s)?
- Do I need to add a skill to Alexa to communicate with the ESP? If yes, which one?
Thanks.
What kind of distance can you get with these?
does this is still work?
I got a Credentials H error why is this .... please help
D1 doesn;t show up in Alexa devices, done some googling, rebooted echo etc and can see the device on my network, any ideas?
For anyone having this issue, in board manager in Arduino, make sure you use the ESP8266 board **VERSION 2.3.0** 2.4.0 and 2.4.2 don't seem to work
Hi there.. I followed the instructions to the letter however, my alexa won't discover new device. I see the esp on my router with assigned ip address also on serial monitor but still alexa cant see it. any advise?
Follow the pinned comment thread
Dude does a regular Node MCU work with this? Does it have to me a wemos?
You should show how to add a manual push button or toggle switch on the WEMOS board for manual activation too
I might just do that. Good idea and an easy mod.
MKme Lab can you make a video for it? Or at least can you give us a hint? And also I wanna know your thoughts on sonoff
hey i got a wemos d1 mini and how do i make it control a 2 ch relay from this code?
Thanks, I just bought the components and will try the project. I'll get back if I have doubts meaning, I'll get back.
What is the distance you can get from Alexa or is it network based?
Anthony network based
someone help! I cant control the separate pins eg light one=pin 2 light 2=pin 3. can someone please explain how to do this?
Hi i just tried to follow your instructions but with the Arduino IDE the example sketch was not loading as show, however after some messing around with the files, and renaming the "fauxespbasic" file with an .ino extension it appeared!
Can I use a 8 channel relay?
Great video! Just a little question, im not understanding how can I control 4 different devices (which translates into 4 different relays) if Im only using one pin
I mean, I dont see how the code makes the difference between the 4 lights and how it asociates each defined light with its corresponding pin
Do I need to download all dependencies in me-no-dev or just "ESPAsyncTCP" and the main repository? Also, do I have to download them locally or will it still work if I upload them to a cloud and then include the libraries? My main problem, for now, is that I can't see the fauxmoESP in examples. Could someone help me with these? :)
I am having trouble with the sketch. I did everything it says to on the video but when I complile the file it says the "credentials.h file doesn't exist or can't be found. Any advice?
How do I get the wemos D1 programmed what do I need more?
Do you have any idea on why the devices are not discovered by alexa? I already checked that the WeMo D1 is connecte, I see it on the DCHP of my router.
Along those same lines, do I need a physical Amazon Alexa device (an Echo, a Dot, etc), or is the Alexa app on my tablet good enough to make this work?
Same with Google Home? Without IFTTT?
@MKme Lab Hey I am having troubles when I go to verify the sketch Arduino keeps saying "WIFI" was not declared in this scope I could really use some help thanks
Ok the fauxmo library and the alexa app have both changed now this method doesn't seem to work.
I'm missing something because this doesn't work for me. I'll use MQTT and Openhab. All I want is to determine the state of a door or window.
Can you show us how to make a an alexa controlled shower, toilet, sink? The price for these gadgets are astronomical.
I followed everything in video and I'm getting a error compiling for board Semis D1 R2 & mini. What did I do wrong?
Board WeMos D1 R2 & mini
Does this work with the new Wemos D1 Mimi ESP8285?
Where I can contact you??
can this be done with raspberry pi?
I really wanted this to be pnp but after downloading the software from your link, the example doesn't show up as in the video. Only thing in the examples folder is the .cpp and credentials.sample.h files. Not sure which header files I need. Looks like the fauxmoESP was updated after the video.
It still works just fine. Put the entire folder in your libraries folder.
Thanks Eric!! Not exactly pnp but I got it. ruclips.net/video/NfRArH1Stcg/видео.html
Ok I have installed the software as described I think, when I verify it in Arduino IDE it says the include file ESP8266WiFi.h isn't there. Any help would be appreciated.
How do you make the output a timed pulse? I want like relay1 3 seconds or relay2 5 seconds output.
Pwm pin? The Mac needs to hv a timer built in
@@hcFDX I found a way to do it with Tasmota
So the "switch" makes itself a wlan which alexa connects to and controlls it?
Or do i have to insert my own existing wifis credentials?
A little bit Intellectual your wifi credentials go in the code.
how do you add the d1 mini board?
is there any way to customize the library or arduino code so that I can replace the "on" and "off" functions with "open" and "close". For example, instead of "Alexa, turn on door." its "Alexa, open door."
I’m new to all this, but you might be able to set up a routine from within the Alexa app to give it a “friendly name”.
What a lifesaver, thank you so much!
Just subscribe. You should do one that alexa opens blinds and closes them. Power by solar energy
can you do a tutorial for gogole home?
I have the NODEMCU Lua 8266 and I have issues with it constantly disconnecting from the WiFi. It’s some wdt timeout that causes it and I cannot figure it out! Have you ran into anything like this? If not, I may have to download the files you showed here as the others I have don’t work I guess.
What if i change the wifi credentials of my router? Will i have to reflash all the esp modules in my house?
Yes but you would have to do the same for off-the-shelf units too
You can easily update the code to use the WiFi Manager library so that you don't need to hardcode the wifi parameters. ;)
github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager
And basically i can use any WiFi arduino Board, right? Like a nodemcu or ESP 32?
Should be good to go for ESP's and prob a few mods for others but I have not tried myself yet. All should be workable I would think.
Another great video Erik. I may have to break down and get a few ESP8266.
I love it was a pretty slick video I haven't done it yet but it's cool project to work on
I dont seem to find the two libraries your talking about. I manage to download and install the ESPAsyncTCP library but I dont see the others he's referring to
Yes, I agree. There are six libraries in me-no-dev...
From what I see you only need to use the 2nD one IF using esp32
I went to full screen mode and noticed that the URL in the video is different than the links provided. To get the second library, go here, bitbucket.org/xoseperez/fauxmoesp/downloads/
How do I add this to my light or to my fan
Dear , Thanks for the Video
i didnot use D1 Minin before but i have ESP8266 and NodeMcu , Is the Sketch will work with ESP8266 OR NODEMCU instead of the D1 mini after re adjusting the Pins in the sketch .
I would think it could work natively on a standard ESP8266 but you would have to check on the developers page. I only shared the method- code is not mine.
I am having trouble uploading the sketch. It keeps telling "readlink C:\Users
ame\OneDrive\Documents\ArduinoData\packages: The system cannot find the file specified.
Please help.