arduino esp8266 script changed in Alexa

[TexAcoon]

kakopappa -
I have used this script for over a year and worked so well I was planning on adding more devices to my home automation. Not sure what has gone wrong when asking Alexa to turn on the appliance it "states there is a malfunction" OR "cant find the appliance" (depending on what day it is and how good she feels.

I have not made any chances to the software and still can not get Alexa do discover any of my WeMos ESP8266s ... tried looking in "Serial Monitor" and do not see anything working. Has something changed in the Amazon Alexa for the system not to recognize the WeMos ESP8266 any longer?

[kakopappa]

Hi @TexAcoon

Emulation seems to have issues with new Alexa firmware updates. I think a smart home skill is the right way to do this. Do you mind giving a https://sinric.pro a try ?

[TexAcoon]

Sure I will download it and try it out .. Will let you know what the status is when complete.

[TexAcoon]

You have to pay for that service - I thought the whole idea of home automation using what we have is to only pay for the components and not the monthly programing. However, there is a free month involved and really interested what is going on with this ..

[TexAcoon]

Kakopappa -
Do I use the same Arduino script or do I have to change another script .. for the smart devices that are built in like the Phillips light bulbs etc ... I can see how the connection would work .. Not sure if I have to add a new script to the WeMos or use the one you already created ... Thanks

[kakopappa]

Pro provides 5 devices for free for life and additional device is $3 per year!

you can find a sample sketch for switch here
https://github.com/sinricpro/esp8266-esp32-sdk/tree/master/examples/switch

Fill in the functions with the code you had already. shouldn't take longer than 5 mins

[TexAcoon]

I have signed up and tried loading the software - Before there was not any issue uploading your script to "NodeMCU 1.0(ESP-12E)Module .. Now it gives me an error message: "exit status 1
Error compiling for board NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)." with the SicRic
I have tried several difference boards and they say the same thing .. What do you suggest?

[kakopappa]

Need more details Are you using Arduino or PlatformIO? Can you please upload a screenshot ?

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On Mon, 4 Nov 2019 at 6:33 PM TexAcoon ***@***.***> wrote: I have signed up and tried loading the software - Before there was not any issue uploading your script to "NodeMCU 1.0(ESP-12E)Module .. Now it gives me an error message: "exit status 1 Error compiling for board NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)." I have tried several difference boards and they say the same thing .. What do you suggest? — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#44?email_source=notifications&email_token=ABZAZZRPRE6T7N4JUC4CM4DQSAB7JA5CNFSM4JIRPWOKYY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEC66FSI#issuecomment-549315273>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ABZAZZWTMUWMRWG5CVKKWOTQSAB7JANCNFSM4JIRPWOA> .

[TexAcoon]

I'm using Arduino never have tried the PlatformIO...
Here is my error message I am getting at this time..
https://www.dropbox.com/home?preview=esp8266+errpr.PNG

[kakopappa]

I think you forgot to share the image properly.

It shows me this when i open your link

[kakopappa]

Maybe you do not have the dependencies installed

https://github.com/sinricpro/esp8266-esp32-sdk#dependencies

[TexAcoon]

Aruna, Excellent job! identifying my issue! ..   I downloaded all three of the dependencies and did a Arduino code "verify" on the code ..That took care of it! ... Did upload the code just as a double check to the NodeMCU and loaded like it should. I signed up at Sinric Pro and added a device naming it "Fireplace" ..   I did receive a code for my account and one for the device "Fireplace" .. but it does not describe exactly what code is for which of the define(s)...   #define SOCKET_AUTH_TOKEN "??????"#define SIGNING_KEY       "YOUR-SIGNING-KEY"#define SWITCH_ID  "Fireplace"  ???? Thanks Doug (TexAcoon) On Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:56:12 AM CST, Aruna Tennakoon <notifications@github.com> wrote: Maybe you do not have the dependencies installed https://github.com/sinricpro/esp8266-esp32-sdk#dependencies — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[TexAcoon]

Here is a copy of the error message incase someone else runs across this same issue ... On Monday, November 4, 2019, 12:51:17 PM CST, Doug Crawford <rocknbarc@yahoo.com> wrote: Aruna, Excellent job! identifying my issue! ..   I downloaded all three of the dependencies and did a Arduino code "verify" on the code ..That took care of it! ... Did upload the code just as a double check to the NodeMCU and loaded like it should. I signed up at Sinric Pro and added a device naming it "Fireplace" ..   I did receive a code for my account and one for the device "Fireplace" .. but it does not describe exactly what code is for which of the define(s)...   #define SOCKET_AUTH_TOKEN "??????"#define SIGNING_KEY       "YOUR-SIGNING-KEY"#define SWITCH_ID  "Fireplace"  ???? Thanks Doug (TexAcoon) On Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:56:12 AM CST, Aruna Tennakoon <notifications@github.com> wrote: Maybe you do not have the dependencies installed https://github.com/sinricpro/esp8266-esp32-sdk#dependencies — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[kakopappa]

#define SOCKET_AUTH_TOKEN -> In the Left menu -> Goto Credentails tab -> Copy APP KEY
#define SIGNING_KEY -> In the Left menu -> Goto Credentails tab -> Copy APP SECRET

"#define SWITCH_ID --> In the left menu -> Devices -> Device you created has an id like ID: 5d7exx18cxxdabxxca420bxx

[TexAcoon]

Thanks for the info on the different keys and which they represent ..   I will keep a copy of this email for future reference ... Seems the unit works fine turn on and turn off in Sinric Pro ..   But Alexa can not locate the device when I ask "discover devices" - What do  you suggest?    On Monday, November 4, 2019, 09:20:35 PM CST, Aruna Tennakoon <notifications@github.com> wrote: #define SOCKET_AUTH_TOKEN -> In the Left menu -> Goto Credentails tab -> Copy APP KEY #define SIGNING_KEY -> In the Left menu -> Goto Credentails tab -> Copy APP SECRET "#define SWITCH_ID --> In the left menu -> Devices -> Device you created has an id like ID: 5d7exx18cxxdabxxca420bxx — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[kakopappa]

have you enabled the Sinric Pro skill and linked it? it's in the home page https://sinric.pro/

After linking the account you should be able to see your device in Alexa app