The goal: I have a PICO remote controlling a light that is connected to Hubitat(Press button 1 lamp on, Press button 2 Lamp off).I would like to add functionality to the same Pico remote to control a device connect only to Alexa Example: I would like Button 4 to turn an Alexa connected lamp on, and Button 5 to turn the Alexa connected lamp off. I was trying to use Virtual device and Mirror but was not seeing the PICO remote as a source. DId I forget something or is this not possible?
Buttons are stateless so they are a little different than something like a switch.
I would recommend making a virtual switch and then use rules or button controller to make the buttons turn the switch on and off. Share the switch to Alexa.
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Great suggestion, and this makes sense, I can't wait to try. I would like to report back instantly but this annoying need to work for a living is getting in the way. I can't wait to retire.. lol Thanks but I will get back to you with the update EVENTUALLY.
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Don't forget that the switch shared with Alexa needs two Alexa Routines since the device is connected to Alexa.
- One routine to turn the Alexa connected device ON when the Hubitat virtual switch turns ON
- A second Alexa Routine to turn the Alexa connected device OFF when the Hubitat virtual switch turns OFF.
And now that you have Hubitat Elevation, I would recommend steering clear of devices that can only connect to Alexa. Otherwise your dependency on the cloud remains, defeating the advantage of a local Hubitat hub.
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I LOVE Lutron and the Hubitat telnet integration which is lightning fast. I think the Pico remotes are wonderful. In addition to controlling lights, I also have on that can start and stop my reverse osmosis system by sending a control signal to a smartplug through Hubitat.
If your controled device is not connected directly to Hubitat, things get slightly more complex, but it should not be anything you cannot handle with the help of forum support.
