alexa not discovering device

[parus21]

thanks for making such a cool project searched all over for a way to control a relay through alexa. now if only i can get it to work. i run the code and open serial monitor. it says it connects to my wifi network and that http server started but when i try to discover new devices with alexa it doesnt show up? any help would be appreciated.

[kakopappa]

1. Make sure ports or udp packets are not blocked from router.
2. When you ask alexa to discover devices, do you see these printed in the serial window ? normally alexa does a udp broadcast when you request to discover new devices

########## Responding to setup.xml ... ########

or

########## Responding to eventservice.xml ... ########

in the serial monitor?

[kalirenegade]

I have also tried to set up this device and do not get a response all devices are on the same network UDP seems to be working on the network as I am getting a request showing up from the router on the serial port However nothing from Alexa i'm using Alexa on the Amazon fire tv using a ESP-01 if I navigate to the ESP's homepage Aka index.htnl I get hello world so I know it is connected

[joeman2116]

I am using the software on several nodemcu 8266 -12f modules and it works great.
Also reprogrammed the Sonoff modules with this code.
I use the arduino ide software to flash the new code. I choose the nodemcu.9v type

Changed the ssid and password and gave each one a new device name, reboot and
Told Alexa Echo dot to discover and all appeared.... wow! great stuff....

Thanks for Super Piece of Software!!
Joe

[parus21]

just looking back at the boards i ordered and realized that i ordered the d1 mini pro which looks like a different board. could this be causing the issue?

[parus21]

not seeing anything when i make a request from alexa in the serial monitor. just pauses at http server started.

[joeman2116]

I looked at the mini pro and it looks fine. It has more mem than most.
Should work ok.
I use frpm esp01 to 12f and nodemcu modules and all work ok.
Is your power source powerfull enough?
Joe

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not seeing anything when i make a request from alexa in the serial
monitor. just pauses at http server started.

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[AndrewsHappy]

It is beautiful code, and I am glad that someone has got it to work, but afraid I am not one of them. I know it is getting onto the router, as i can see it, I can also ping it. Just Alexa will not discover it. Granted that I have a professional meru wifi system, which has lots of settings that might stop the UDP etc... but also tried it on my back up router that EE provides and still nothing... You can't get the WeMo sockets for love or money (and a lot of money at that) to see if your network is the problem of if there is a bit of code that just doesnt like me! So close yet so far!

[joeman2116]

Are you referring to the single device or multiple device version? When you run the serial monitor and reset your esp do you see it attempting to connect? If so then tell Alexa to discover devices You should see the requests ack coming from Alexa and when you tell Alexa to turn on the device you should see it print across your screen? Joe

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On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 8:19 PM, AndrewsHappy ***@***.***> wrote: It is beautiful code, and I am glad that someone has got it to work, but afraid I am not one of them. I know it is getting onto the router, as i can see it, I can also ping it. Just Alexa will not discover it. Granted that I have a professional meru wifi system, which has lots of settings that might stop the UDP etc... but also tried it on my back up router that EE provides and still nothing... You can't get the WeMo sockets for love or money (and a lot of money at that) to see if your network is the problem of if there is a bit of code that just doesnt like me! So close yet so far! — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#7 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWDpY8RfQ5ePEbPZPt0xFXEKl9DYUoaDks5rJHwZgaJpZM4KvPK8> .

[AndrewsHappy]

I must confess that I am not as clever as I might think I am and quite new to it all. I am programming the Sonoff and only got as far as looking at the single device. I do not know how to use the Serial Monitor to get anything useful out of it, so I do not even know if Alex is doing anythin....HOLY SMOKE!! Press the button.... I didn't even realise I needed to push the button.... DHO!

OK, I now have a WeMo Switch showing up on my Alexa.... Joe, you are my hero!!! Thank you....

[joeman2116]

Glad I could help.. I have several sonoff modules setup up as singles devices on Alexa - they work very well. The serial monitor is an option located under one of the arduino ide tabs. When you reset the module, it will display the actions (baud rate at bottom should display 9600 or you will get weird character prints If all is well you will see things like: Such as connecting Connected to wifi xxx IP It helps a lot when trying to see if all is working properly and where the failure might be etc... The muliple version is also very cool when you are using regular esp8266 modules as you can have one esp8266 control up 2 14 devices.. I have a few boxes with 1 esp8266 a 4 channel relay and Alexa displays it as 4 devices each with their own name,, Great piece of software.... Joe

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On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 8:41 PM, AndrewsHappy ***@***.***> wrote: I must confess that I am not as clever as I might think I am and quite new to it all. I am programming the Sonoff and only got as far as looking at the single device. I do not know how to use the Serial Monitor to get anything useful out of it, so I do not even know if Alex is doing anythin....HOLY SMOKE!! Press the button.... I didn't even realise I needed to push the button.... DHO! OK, I now have a WeMo Switch showing up on my Alexa.... Joe, you are my hero!!! Thank you.... — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#7 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWDpY6E_s8vswarKFXU6HgdHc5QrjNCIks5rJIFCgaJpZM4KvPK8> .

[AndrewsHappy]

Slow down! So with the Sonoff can you get the relay and green LED to work together, at the moment, it seems to only be "Alexa turn the light on" to turn on the light, then "Alexa turn the light on" to turn it off!! I think I need to study this code more... but at least I can now go to bed with some sense of achievement

[joeman2116]

Yes, You just need to make sure the declared pins are correct. 1. One for the relay. 2. One for the LED - which must be added. Then you would need to add the same code for the led. joe

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On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 8:56 PM, AndrewsHappy ***@***.***> wrote: Slow down! So with the Sonoff can you get the relay and green LED to work together, at the moment, it seems to only be "Alexa turn the light on" to turn on the light, then "Alexa turn the light on" to turn it off!! I think I need to study this code more... but at least I can now go to bed with some sense of achievement — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#7 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWDpY1GsZqScfyOBq2EokGHG9kchX3ORks5rJIS8gaJpZM4KvPK8> .

[AndrewsHappy]

Yes, it isn't as easy as I thought

void turnOnRelay() {
digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH); // turn on relay with voltage HIGH
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // turn on the green LED
}

giving the value of 13 for the relay and 12 for the relay, but all it seems to do is to turn on the relay and not the LED.

Oh, thanks again, got the serial monitor working.... having fun now,..... shame it is 1am

[joeman2116]

const int relayPin = D1; const int ledPin = D7; void turnOnRelay() { digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH); // turn on relay with voltage HIGH digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); //GREEN LED } void turnOffRelay() { digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW); // turn off relay with voltage LOW digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); //GREEN LED OFF } This is what I have on my Sonoff.... to control led and relay Ltr. . Joe- Canada

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On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 9:07 PM, AndrewsHappy ***@***.***> wrote: Yes, it isn't as easy as I thought void turnOnRelay() { digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH); // turn on relay with voltage HIGH digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // turn on the green LED } giving the value of 13 for the relay and 12 for the relay, but all it seems to do is to turn on the relay and not the LED. Oh, thanks again, got the serial monitor working.... having fun now,..... shame it is 1am — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#7 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWDpY25d4o3XYVF346stZ22g7Os3oWYlks5rJIdugaJpZM4KvPK8> .

[AndrewsHappy]

One step behind you!
Right, off to bed
Night

Andrew (Hampshire, England)