I created ON/OFF Alexa routines and trigger them via Home Assistant. I’d love to have a state sensor and tried to query the device state with the Alexa Remote integration in Node Red but it’s not very reliable.
I don’t think there is an official or custom integration yet unfortunately and the device doesn’t get passed in the Alexa Media Player integration yet either. Soon maybe, who knows!
Hi, I don’t own any Alexa physical devices but I want to control this kettle via HA. Would I need to own a physical kettle or is that not necessary? Thanks!
Thanks, I was alarmed because this review specifically says
Needs Alexa smart speaker for connected features
But it’s simple to set up – as long as you have an Alexa smart speaker that’s already in use. If not, you’ll need to sort that out first to use all the features of the kettle.
But you’re saying that’s not true? I’ll go with you!
Ah I might be wrong then sorry! I have 7 Echos in the house so didn’t test without.
Best would be to give Amazon a ring to confirm if you do need an Echo for it to work. If you do I’m sure you could grab a cheap one on eBay or Prime Day is also coming up soon, they’re probably going to be on offer.
Bought one, I can confirm you do not need any other Amazon device (I used Google home in my house).
But not having this integrated into HA is a pain… The only way to control this remotely or check status or temp is through the Amazon Alex app on my phone.
If anyone has managed to intergates I’d love to head how