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Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:15 pm
by hwi1s0n
Do I need to "Manage Alexa Device Publications..." for all devices in an Action Group (i.e Kitchen lights) to be able to say "Alexa, tell Indigo to execute turn on kitchen lights"

TIA,

Harry

Re: Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:20 pm
by ryanbuckner
hwi1s0n wrote:
Do I need to "Manage Alexa Device Publications..." for all devices in an Action Group (i.e Kitchen lights) to be able to say "Alexa, tell Indigo to execute turn on kitchen lights"

TIA,

Harry


I love dumb questions. I'm going to say (without testing this) that no you don't . The Action Group command is issued to the Indigo Server from Alexa. At that point the Indigo Server has full control over all devices.

Re: Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:35 pm
by hwi1s0n
:shock: OK, so is the only point of "Manage Alexa Device Publications" is to control individual devices?

Re: Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:58 pm
by ryanbuckner
hwi1s0n wrote:
:shock: OK, so is the only point of "Manage Alexa Device Publications" is to control individual devices?


And to get their status. That's my understanding. To include virtual devices

Re: Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:26 pm
by jay (support)
hwi1s0n wrote:
:shock: OK, so is the only point of "Manage Alexa Device Publications" is to control individual devices?


Correct.

Re: Dumb Question about Alexa and Action groups

PostPosted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:07 am
by hwi1s0n
Thanks Jay