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- DIY home automation CHEAP using the amazon Alexa voice service and a few parts!
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Full tutorial on how to use a cheap Wemos D1 Mini wifie board to control anything in your home with the Amazon Alexa enabled Echo Dot device. Using the Arduino IDE (programming environment) you just need to import the Wemos D1 Mini support then follow this video. After complete just hit upload and your devices (lights 1 through 4) will appear in the Amazon Alexa Device manager for control. Its that easy!
Follow my relay video for explanation of how they work and how to hook things up for control such as lights, motors, etc.
FauxMo Code/libraries: bitbucket.org/xoseperez/fauxm...
I have read that some Gen2 Dots are having trouble. There is a fix by using this instead: github.com/kakopappa/arduino-... It is noted a user had to change "urn:Belkin:device:**" to "upnp:rootdevice" in the answer for the search query. I have no experience with this one but it is reported as working with Gen2
Also roll back the ESP8266 Board library to 2.3, which got the Fauxmo example sketch working with a gen2 echo: Go to the tools drop down menu, board, and click on board manager. Then, search for ESP8266 and make sure the version is 2.3
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terrible tutorial
why are they all listed as offline? how do you add or remove the devices
what if you only want one device not 4 to show up?
this code appears to have 4 devices , but you only show where it has one pin defined , why does it have 4 devices then if it only has one pin defined?
where /how do you define which pins go to which of the 4 lights?
one is set to pin 2 but where the other 3?
do a better video and this time try actually explaining the code and not using an example code
Error is comming while uploading code
@@andreamitchell4758 Jesus you really want to be spoon-fed
follow up...I uninstalled and reinstalled the arduino and upgraded to current version and after doing my homework I got it working. Thanks for the inspirational video!
Needed a wireless doorbell as cheap as I could get it. Trying to get into more diy stuff. This is perfect.
Wow Eric, really great video, super well made! Love the simplicity in this project... these esp's are just fantastic! :D Big thanks for sharing and inspiring
Thanks Bud. Cheers
excellent, just what I needed. I have an old reel-to-reel with an analog remote control plug in the back. just contact closures. now i can just ask "computer, roll tape" and it'll mystically start. Can even fit all the electronics inside the original enclosure.
@MKme Lab Hey I am having troubles when I go to verify the sketch Arduino keeps saying "WIFI" was not declared in this scope I could really use some help thanks
Love the style of the video. Show what you can do first then how it’s done. Perfect! :-)
Be careful which voltage relay you get, as the 12V shown in the video needs 12V vs. 5V for the wemos. I couldn't get my 12V relay to switch using the wemos and a 12V supply, but it worked with an Arduino.
When I import the fauxmo zip library, it's telling me it is not a valid library file. The other file seems to be fine. So when I go to examples, the fauxmo is not there.
I am having trouble uploading the sketch. It keeps telling "readlink C:\Users
ame\OneDrive\Documents\ArduinoData\packages: The system cannot find the file specified.
Please help.
Another great video Erik. I may have to break down and get a few ESP8266.
hey i got a wemos d1 mini and how do i make it control a 2 ch relay from this code?
Thanks for the video, this was such an AWESOME add to the smart home community. In the beginning I had some trouble getting it to work, but once I matched the language and version of the source code it worked like a champ.
Which versions worked for you?
Thanks, I just bought the components and will try the project. I'll get back if I have doubts meaning, I'll get back.
I use it to turn on the water recirculating pump for my tankless water heater in my house using Alexa. I'm almost 50 and I never code before. It took me a few weeks learning how to do simple codes. From there, I was able to modify your codes for my specific needs. There were some frustrations of course.
Now I have "instant" hot water from any faucet in my house using Alexa voice command. If only I can change Alexa to Computer like Star Trek. Thanks MKme Lab.
in the settings on the alexa app you can change the wake word to amazon, echo, alexa or computer.
Thank you for the video. What pin would the relay connect to? Also, how is that pin defined in the code? I can get the light to go on, but not sure how to proceed to finish the job. Appreciate the help.
how do you add the d1 mini board?
voice control is great. however can do you control by sending the input via phone app?
I need to control my variable pump system via alexa ..this pump controller has a jumper that stops the pump from running without killing power to entire system....all I need is a relay with one normally open set of DRY contacts ....what should I buy??
How did you sole the problem where alexa tries to get the plug status and causes a trigger? Looks like the code interprets polls from alexa as triggers
Great Video, Do you know why when i purchase a smart plug i just have to push a pairing button and once paired it works, however with these projects you have to put the SSID & password in, is there no code where a pairing button is used like the ones purchased?
How do I add this to my light or to my fan
Very helpful! I’m debating hooking this circuit up to a wall mounted lightsaber. Good job on the video
Ok I have installed the software as described I think, when I verify it in Arduino IDE it says the include file ESP8266WiFi.h isn't there. Any help would be appreciated.
How do I get the wemos D1 programmed what do I need more?
I'm trying to make something that can control my laundry washer and dryer for my parents and i want to do it with the echo dot. Will this work?
Do you think I could get this to operate a Mr steam Steam shower? I have an electronic valved shower that will work with alexa but I would like to add a command to operate the steam machine.
Where would I need to be looking if I wanted to use this to power a high/low push button momentary switch that controls an appliance? I see dozens of ideas for AC on/off but not much out there for making a board react to a momentary switch. For instance a coffee maker that has a push button, but it isn't a toggle so I can't just power the outlet, I actually have to send a brief signal to the board inside the maker. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Hi I am interested in making this work however you aren't clear which "these" you need to download. I went to the git and found the developer has about a dozen libraries now. I got the first one ESPAsyncTCP-master but I dont know what the second one you are talking about is. I downloaded the AsyncTCP but there are really so many. I already have my lolin232 set up as a web server and have controls on the webpage to control an led with the device. I also wrote a sketch on MIT app inventor to access the web page and interact with the controls. My next step is Alexa. The dot is sitting on my desk. Cheers
how to use this with nodemcu
please help
Hi i just tried to follow your instructions but with the Arduino IDE the example sketch was not loading as show, however after some messing around with the files, and renaming the "fauxespbasic" file with an .ino extension it appeared!
I am having trouble with the sketch. I did everything it says to on the video but when I complile the file it says the "credentials.h file doesn't exist or can't be found. Any advice?
Great video. I just bought an a 2nd Gen Dot and it's on the way. My question is have you ran across anything that could secure it so that only your account can control it? I hadn't looked at the code yet that runs it.
Can I control more than 1 device with 1 relay/Micro controler ? ? ? ? Any would do ! ? or I should connect each one to my outlets ?
I have the NODEMCU Lua 8266 and I have issues with it constantly disconnecting from the WiFi. It’s some wdt timeout that causes it and I cannot figure it out! Have you ran into anything like this? If not, I may have to download the files you showed here as the others I have don’t work I guess.
Could i use this to make alexa operate linear actuators to say.... open drawers and close them?
What kind of distance can you get with these?
I love it was a pretty slick video I haven't done it yet but it's cool project to work on
Thanks for your videos and tutorials. I fought my D1 Mini for awhile, till I looked closer and realized it only works with ESP8266 2.3.0, does not work with 2.4. Hope this helps anyone else struggling to make this work. I could not get the device to show up without having 2.3.0 loaded. It might be worth noting that in the description as well.
thanks sir, with ur comment my alexa app can discover the smart device wemod d1 minii
Do you know how to connect a Concord 4 alarm system to alexa.. or do you know how to connect my hardwire contacts that are on my doors and windows to alexa.
Great video! Just a little question, im not understanding how can I control 4 different devices (which translates into 4 different relays) if Im only using one pin
I mean, I dont see how the code makes the difference between the 4 lights and how it asociates each defined light with its corresponding pin
Hmm... I"ll have to try this. I've tried WeMo emulation before on raspberry pi and another for my ESP32 and couldn't get it to work. The code ran fine, but alexa wouldn't find them. It seems to me that Alexa does not find local devices anymore. You have to use the manufacturer's app and connect your devices through there. I might be wrong on that though. I might try again using this library.
Does this work with the new Wemos D1 Mimi ESP8285?
Do I need to download all dependencies in me-no-dev or just "ESPAsyncTCP" and the main repository? Also, do I have to download them locally or will it still work if I upload them to a cloud and then include the libraries? My main problem, for now, is that I can't see the fauxmoESP in examples. Could someone help me with these? :)
My project worked with Alexa, I want to control by Logitech Harmony Companion, The Harmony App, founded my Wemos, but to pair I need to push the pair button on "Philips Hue Bridge". Do you know how Can I simulated this button? I'm using code the same yours.
Thanks.
What a lifesaver, thank you so much!
Great video, can you tell me if I actually need a echo device to discover the nodemcu. Right now I have a fire tv cube and using the Alexa app on my iPhone and it doesn’t seem to be able to discover it
someone help! I cant control the separate pins eg light one=pin 2 light 2=pin 3. can someone please explain how to do this?
Hell yeah! great stuff!
hey man... really want to follow this... where is this link to the rely video you speak of
Can I use a 8 channel relay?
Great video! Thank you! I have been having one problem maybe you can help me with... Rather than turning a light or relay ON or OFF, I need to just provide a 100-200ms pulse from an I/O pin from Alexa. I have made some code changes, but it has not been reliable. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Thanks so much for this now I can ask her to adjust the pool lights and the jets in the pool thanks u made it simple for me
But for activating the device you always have to say "Alexa turn on xxx"?! But that might not fit for all cases, lets say i have electric shutters then i would prefer to say open or close the shutters or something, instead of turn on. Is there a way to change this? Or is there another Alexa-type device which i can teach functions more deeply instrad of a voice controlled turn on/off switch?
Dude does a regular Node MCU work with this? Does it have to me a wemos?
followed your steps carefully, but the example sketch that I'm opening is not the same as what shows in your video?
Can this control the feedback?
I want to wire the lights in my car into an alexa. I know there is a alexa auto,but idk if it has the capability to turn things off and on. I would like to make it so "light 1" is the headlights. Then each region separate, so I can say "turn on light 2" and ONLY the pass side floor lights come on,or "turn on light 3" and ONLY the drive side floor lights. Wire each reading light in...and so on. I understand if I was to use a home alexa in a car I would need a power inverter,but I have already added one wired into my car(as well as 2 120v AC outlets lol)..its also hidden under the dash. My phone already automatically connects wifi hotspot for my radios head unit so when I get in my car an internet signal is present. Is this possible? Even if just the interior for the interior lighting(but if we can do the interior,why the headlights could be idk). PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS! Preferably by email trpremote@gmail.com
I'm willing to pay for this(would also make for a pretty cool video)
Can u put a live wire in this
Impressed and subbed
can this be done with raspberry pi?
Is there any tutorial for adding a WEMOS-based device to the Alexa system? Thank you in advance.
I am using espalexa.. it sometimes gets detected sometimes it doesnt... Any idea on same?
GREAT VIDEO !!! Can an Oria temperature thermometer be interfaced and be monitored by Alexa? If so, how?
Where it's dual channel with interlocking mode?
Same with Google Home? Without IFTTT?
Dear , Thanks for the Video
i didnot use D1 Minin before but i have ESP8266 and NodeMcu , Is the Sketch will work with ESP8266 OR NODEMCU instead of the D1 mini after re adjusting the Pins in the sketch .
I would think it could work natively on a standard ESP8266 but you would have to check on the developers page. I only shared the method- code is not mine.
can you do a tutorial for gogole home?
When MKme changed the SSID and password in the code does this hide the device from all other networks or can you still access the device from other networks? Great Video Thanks.
When you said Alexa at the beginning my Echo dot said you don’t have any smart devices.
I was scared because the dot’s volume was all the way up!
:)
Where can I get the code regarding Google assistant ??
I dont seem to find the two libraries your talking about. I manage to download and install the ESPAsyncTCP library but I dont see the others he's referring to
Yes, I agree. There are six libraries in me-no-dev...
From what I see you only need to use the 2nD one IF using esp32
I went to full screen mode and noticed that the URL in the video is different than the links provided. To get the second library, go here, bitbucket.org/xoseperez/fauxmoesp/downloads/
So the "switch" makes itself a wlan which alexa connects to and controlls it?
Or do i have to insert my own existing wifis credentials?
A little bit Intellectual your wifi credentials go in the code.
Keep in mind, most of the relays sold are 10amps you shouldn't exceed this amount or look for more amps relay like 30A.
Also there is no difference between normal relay or solid state relay except the tick sound that normal relay did when it close 😁
It should however be possible to parallel more than one 10Amp relay; for example two 10Amp relays in parallel for 20A max output, off of the same control pin. if you parallel like this, make sure you use a 10A fuse for each, could be a self-resetting type on each of your parallel relays high power inputs.
Why not pick up sonoff for cheaper? They also have. Ore flexibility?
www.itead.cc/sonoff-wifi-wireless-switch.html
For High Voltage: www.ebay.com/itm/201590842595
For Low Voltage: www.ebay.com/itm/311593423126
Will it be accessible from Google Home dot too?
I have a question for you guys that have made Alexa/smart IoT things before. If I wanted to make a desk light for a friend, and have it controlled by his Alexa/network, how do I make the device connect without him having to go into the program?
I'm comfortable with code but as those variables are hard coded, I don't see a way around this. I don't know how companies produce devices that connect to people's networks and function without them having to edit the code. Any ideas?
Thank you for this great video, it's sparking my imagination!
Does this work with Google Home
Wow that's amazing! Haha just starting my research to an incoming personal project. Just noticed that the video is 5y ago, is there a more modern and even much easier (like a couple clicks is not easy enough, right? Haha) than the config shown in the video, now days?
Hi Erik, I'm new to your channel and really appreciate this video. Quick question, I followed your directions to add the library although IDE doesn't provide the fauxmo example. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
I'd hit the Arduino Forums then. I verified it works just fine on the newest build just a few days ago.
does this is still work?
I got a Credentials H error why is this .... please help
I have a hankering to make some nice, simple and adaptable automatic curtains using something similar to this, and I’ll probably publish the files when I do.
Sounds good!
Did You finish the project? I’m looking to do something similar
Great vid, I'd love to figure out how to use this to turn my gas fireplace on and off.
Hello Dante, There are electrical Gas Valves available in low voltage control, and maybe even line voltage but I would get someone qualified to install the Valve itself!
That's what I'm going to try and do. I have a remote control to turn it on and off and after putting my voltage meter to it I noticed it's a 5v pulse with the polarty reversed for the "Off" button.
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, they don't just "show up" after I upload the sketch. I have a 2nd gen echo dot, so maybe that makes a difference. I don't have the WEMO skill enabled on my Alexa app. ..but in your video, you didn't have any skills enabled...but the lights switches showed up anyway. So got any advice?
I have read that some Gen2 Dots are having trouble. There is a fix by using this instead: github.com/kakopappa/arduino-esp8266-alexa-wemo-switch It is noted a user had to change "urn:Belkin:device:**" to "upnp:rootdevice" in the answer for the search query. I have no experience with this one but it is reported as working with Gen2. Enjoy
I have the same issue with the Wemos D1 and also with the LinkNode R4.
I will try your workaround tomorrow.
Thanks
The fix that worked for me was to just roll back the ESP8266 Board library to 2.3, which got the Fauxmo example sketch working with a gen2 echo
The fix didnt work for me. I tried adding new library to arduino ide after making the said changes, it says the zip doesnt contain valid library. can you help??
p.s. how can I check the ESP8266 Board library version ??
Go to the tools drop down menu, board, and click on board manager. Then, search for ESP8266 and make sure the version is 2.3.
And basically i can use any WiFi arduino Board, right? Like a nodemcu or ESP 32?
Should be good to go for ESP's and prob a few mods for others but I have not tried myself yet. All should be workable I would think.
So you list multiple devices, but how do you assign a pin to each of those devices? Like device 1 is using pin 2, what pin would device 2 use?
did you figure this out? that's the issue i'm having now!
Solja4Christ I kinda gave up with it, I only needed to open a security gate so needed 1 channel, but thought I’d play before I did use it for that
How do you make the output a timed pulse? I want like relay1 3 seconds or relay2 5 seconds output.
Pwm pin? The Mac needs to hv a timer built in
@@hcFDX I found a way to do it with Tasmota
is there any way to customize the library or arduino code so that I can replace the "on" and "off" functions with "open" and "close". For example, instead of "Alexa, turn on door." its "Alexa, open door."
I’m new to all this, but you might be able to set up a routine from within the Alexa app to give it a “friendly name”.
I really wanted this to be pnp but after downloading the software from your link, the example doesn't show up as in the video. Only thing in the examples folder is the .cpp and credentials.sample.h files. Not sure which header files I need. Looks like the fauxmoESP was updated after the video.
It still works just fine. Put the entire folder in your libraries folder.
Thanks Eric!! Not exactly pnp but I got it. czcams.com/video/NfRArH1Stcg/video.html
Hi, can't get Device discovery to find my Wemos D1 mini pro. Tried to enable in Alexa skills as Belkin WeMo device but starts asking for its MAC address etc etc
In Smart Home- Devices-Discover it should just find it. If not- you have an issue with your upload of code, wifi creds or hardware.
Tried via voice and app! Can verify Di connected as I can ping it @ 192.168.0.47
Got it to work :) My code was fine but found I had to remove version 2.4 of esp8266 from Boards Manager and replace with version 2.3 - happy daze
You should show how to add a manual push button or toggle switch on the WEMOS board for manual activation too
I might just do that. Good idea and an easy mod.
MKme Lab can you make a video for it? Or at least can you give us a hint? And also I wanna know your thoughts on sonoff
Cheaper and easier to use a set of RF remote mains plugs, a set of 6 for about £30 or £5 each then bridge Alexa and fool her into thinking she is switching Phillips devices. Works flawlessly
Can these board control stepper motors forward and revers?
Sure hook it up to one of these czcams.com/video/OnTf4_anHHM/video.html&ab_channel=MKmeLab
Not working :(
please help me
Do you have any idea on why the devices are not discovered by alexa? I already checked that the WeMo D1 is connecte, I see it on the DCHP of my router.
Along those same lines, do I need a physical Amazon Alexa device (an Echo, a Dot, etc), or is the Alexa app on my tablet good enough to make this work?
I would like my alexa to say a particular phrase when I press a button on my arduino. Can alexa be controlled like this?
I looked into this for mine and found that you can't change anything your Alexa says. This is controlled by Amazon's Alexa cloud (I think).
I followed everything in video and I'm getting a error compiling for board Semis D1 R2 & mini. What did I do wrong?
Board WeMos D1 R2 & mini
Can still use the regular switch in parallel with the relay?
Yes but if you switch on manually you have to switch it off manually,
Instead you want use two way switches but you have to change your wirings accordingly
I have a question for you how can use a product like this to control something over one location to another ( let’s just say if I’m at my home and I would like to turn off my computer at work) But the catch is there’s no Internet at my home so how do you send the command to do that
Is there anyway to do that
No internet- no work.