Echo to HE Virtual Switch, Check status, to Maker API, to HA Question

[aaiyar]

@leo_charles

so I was able to load it up in HA and set a Virtual Switch in HE which talks back to HA via HE’s Maker API which then triggers a HA automation.

I would recommend using Home Assistant Device Bridge (HADB) to bring your HA-paired blinds into Hubitat rather than using virtual switches and MakerAPI.

It is simpler, and will mirror the state of the HA device in Hubitat. So as long as the HA device updates its state whether used digitally or physically (i.e. using the remote), the Hubitat device will mirror those changes. So your Alexa commands will work as anticipated.

Here's a link to HADB:

[RELEASE] Home Assistant Device Bridge (HADB)

All new version 2 now available! Features This version subscribes only to events you select from the list of entities within the Home Assistant Device Bridge app. The version 2.x driver no longer listens to all events, thus significantly reducing the CPU load on your Hubitat Elevation hub. After upgrading, you must open the app and press the Done button. IMPORTANT: The Home Assistant Device Bridge version 2.0 app is now mandatory. The version 2.0 driver will no longer operate as sta…