New to the forum, so don’t roast me, lol.
I wanted to put in a simple/hacky workaround for those who want to control their Aladdin garage door since the integration was disabled last year. I have read a lot about scripting and complex workarounds, but let me tell you what worked for me:
Requirements:
- Amazon Alexa
- Any smart plug (I use these extensively, they work great) - via Amazon: Smart Plug 5GHz, EIGHTREE Smart Plug Works with Alexa & Google Home, 5GHz & 2.4GHz WiFi Compatible, with Remote Control & Timer Function, 4 Pack
Steps:
- Add your Aladdin garage door to Alexa. Once you do so, make sure it works by testing it out like “alexa, open my garage door,” etc.
- Add the smart plug to your HA and name it something like “Garage Door.” You don’t need to plug anything in it, you just need a switch for the automation.
- In the Alexa app, create two routines:Routine 1
- When this happens → SMART HOME → Garage Door Socket → Close
- Alexa will → CUSTOM → “close garage door”Routine 2
- When this happens → SMART HOME → Garage Door Socket → Open
- Alexa will → CUSTOM → “open garage door, voice code [XXXX]
- (It will warn you to be careful when embedding pin numbers - but you need to if you want it to work without the voice confirm step.)
- Add a button/event/trigger to HA.
- You now have a button that opens and closes your garage door.