So, I figured out a temporary solution/workaround for all incompatible Alexa devices that have other hub support. It’s a bit ridiculous so don’t laugh at me. This all started after months of being in contact with Velux and Netatmo and finding no support for controlling their skylights. Initially, I had hoped there would at least be an IFTTT to pass commands along but no such luck:
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Put an Echo dot next to a Google Home or Homekit device.
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Create a custom routine in Alexa to more or less copy your request and repeat it but append to the beginning, “Hey Google”, “okay Google”, or “hey Siri.”
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So an example would follow:
a. Custom routine: “Alexa, close my blinds.”
B. Echo Dot replies aloud, “Hey Google, close my blinds.”
C. Google Home replies (I think), “okay whatever.”
Problem solved and I didn’t have to hack or code anything.
Even cheaper than a Raspberry Pi in some cases.
There’s probably some way to trigger asking Alexa to have Alexa say something on a specific device such as an Echo Dot in a closet next to a Google Home. I haven’t gotten to that point just yet.
