I would like the ability to alert on when a door has been left open for a certain period of time. For example, if a door is open for more than 60 seconds it might be letting out the heat or AC, or in my case my cats might try to escape outside.
The same could be done for when a door is left closed for a certain period of time. For example, if a door is closed to too long it might not let air circulate properly.
Hi
You can setup 2 routines with Alexa.
Routine (1) When the Door is opened:
Name: Whatever you want
When: Select the device and the trigger you are looking for. For me its the door and the trigger is open.
Anytime: for me is Always. You can setup as you like,
Add action: I did customized
“Set a timer for 10 minutes”
From: This device in my case, again you can setup as you need.
Save
Routine (2) When the Door is Closed:
Name: Whatever you want
When: Select the device and the trigger you are looking for. For me its the door and the trigger is closed.
Anytime: for me is Always. You can setup as you like,
Add action: I did customized
“cancel timer for 10 minutes”
From: This device in my case, again you can setup as you need.
Save
Only way I found it to work. A little tedious but hey I know.
Under your routines menu you can tap the Blue play button to simulate the routine happening.
Or physically do the deed.