How to control CT101 Thermostat with Alexa?

@randysleach
No need for the voice command to be that complicated. Just create an Alexa Routine where the activation phrase is “Turn down the heat” and another for “Turn up the heat”.

On the Hubitat side, add two virtual switch devices, and enable their auto off feature. Use these as triggers in Rule Machine. Have one change the thermostat temp set point up by 2 degrees and the other down by two degrees.

Add these virtual switches to the Alexa Skill on Hubitat. Then go into the Alexa App and add each of these to their respective Alexa Routines and turn them on. The auto off feature on the virtual devices will make them ready for the next time they are needed.

It is pretty simple once you’ve done it. Much longer to explain than to actually do the work.

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