How to Control Alexa with Node-RED & Trigger Automations with Voice Commands

🚀 Take Your Alexa Automations to the Next Level with Node-RED! Want to control Alexa-compatible smart plugs directly from Node-RED? Or trigger powerful Node-RED automations using Alexa voice commands? This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to do both! 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✔️ How to control Alexa-compatible devices (like smart plugs) from Node-RED ✔️ How to trigger Node-RED process flows using Alexa voice commands or routines ✔️ How to set up the Alexa-Home-Skill Bridge to connect Node-RED with Alexa ✔️ A full live demo of Alexa and Node-RED working together! 📌 Required Node-RED Nodes: 🔹 Alexa Home Skill Node: node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill 🔹 Alexa Remote2 Node: node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-v2 🔗 Create an Account for the Alexa Home Skill Bridge: https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/devices 📌 Video Chapters: ⏳ 00:00 - Intro ⏳ 01:00 - How to Control Alexa-Compatible Plugs Using Node-RED ⏳ 02:43 - Configuring the Alexa Node to Control Devices ⏳ 03:26 - Demo: Controlling Alexa Devices via Node-RED ⏳ 05:22 - Using the Call Service Node for Integrated Devices ⏳ 06:30 - How to Trigger Node-RED Flows Using Alexa Voice Commands ⏳ 06:53 - Creating an Account for Node-RED Alexa Home Skill Bridge ⏳ 07:08 - Creating a Virtual Alexa Device in Node-RED ⏳ 08:59 - Installing the Alexa-Home-Skill Node ⏳ 09:52 - Signing into the Alexa-Home-Skill Node ⏳ 10:52 - Enabling the Alexa-Home-Skill in the Alexa App ⏳ 14:52 - Sample Routine: Alexa Controlling Node-RED ⏳ 16:31 - Creating an Alexa Routine to Trigger Node-RED Devices ⏳ 17:46 - Demo: Triggering Cinema Mode with Alexa ⏳ 19:52 - Outro Setting Up Node-RED with Alexa https://youtu.be/v5RRKTqJ1q0 💬 Got Questions or Ideas? Drop a comment below! I’d love to hear how you're using Node-RED with Alexa in your smart home. 🚀 🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO Intro Track: Powerful Action Rock Trailer Artist: RocknStock Source: Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/users/rocknstock-28545072/ 👍 Like & Subscribe for More Smart Home Tips! If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future content! https://www.youtube.com/@LazyTechGeek?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join our Discord community for smart home discussions! 🔗 https://discord.gg/jEaremqDJd