Connexoon Window RTS and Amazon Alexa
Quick Start Guide
Version 2 - Last Update: August 2019
Introduction
This guide explains how to connect your Connexoon Window RTS device with Amazon Alexa to enable voice control for your window coverings. It utilizes the IFTTT platform for integration.
Connect to IFTTT
Prior to IFTTT use:
- Ensure Amazon Alexa has been programmed and is operational.
- Ensure the Connexoon Window RTS device has scenes or ambiances programmed.
Note: Each Connexoon Window RTS user can have a maximum of 8 scenarios (4 modes and 4 ambiances).
Steps:
Download the IFTTT app or access the IFTTT website: https://ifttt.com.
[Visual: Phone screen showing IFTTT app with options to sign in with Google, Facebook, or Use Email.]
Open the IFTTT app and select 'Use Email' to sign in.
[Visual: Phone screen showing an email input field with a 'Continue' button.]
Enter your email address and select 'Continue'.
Select 'Get more' to take you to the search engine.
[Visual: Phone screen showing the IFTTT search interface with a search bar and various service icons.]
Type "Connexoon" in the search bar.
Ensure the 'Services' tab has been selected in the search results. Select 'Connexoon Asia & Oceania'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing search results with 'Connexoon' and 'Connexoon Asia & Oceania' services.]
You will find Applets proposed by Connexoon Asia & Oceania.
[Visual: Phone screen displaying available Applets for Connexoon Asia & Oceania.]
Select the Applet for Amazon Alexa to connect.
Swipe right on the 'Connect' button.
[Visual: Phone screen showing an Applet with a 'Connect' button, indicating a swipe action.]
Enter your Amazon login details and select 'Sign-In'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing Amazon sign-in fields for email and password.]
Enter the email address and password used for your Connexoon Window RTS login.
[Visual: Phone screen showing Somfy login fields for email and password.]
Authorise IFTTT compatibility with your Connexoon Window RTS.
An "Open in IFTTT?" pop-up appears. Select 'Open' to proceed.
To return to the main screen, click the back arrow in the top-left corner and clear the Search field.
[Visual: Phone screen showing an authorization request from IFTTT for Somfy account access, with 'YES' and 'NO' options.]
Activate Amazon Alexa Voice Control Applet
Follow the next steps to activate existing Applets created by Connexoon Asia & Oceania.
To create a new Applet, move to step 17.
Under your home page, select 'Amazon Alexa'. This will display all available Applets you've created.
[Visual: Phone screen showing a list of services including Amazon Alexa, Button widget, Connexoon Asia & Oceania, Google Assistant, Weather Underground.]
Scroll through the list of pre-defined Applets to select the one you wish to activate.
[Visual: Phone screens showing examples of IFTTT Applets, each with a trigger phrase like "Alexa trigger sunny day" and an action to launch a Connexoon scenario.]
Select the Applet chosen to see the services used. Then swipe right on 'Connect'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing a selected Applet with a 'Connect' button, indicating a swipe action.]
Enter the details in the Applet and select 'Save'. Your customized Applet has been created.
This involves choosing the phrase which will launch the scene or ambiance (e.g., "good morning") and selecting the Connexoon Window RTS scene or ambiance to be matched.
[Visual: Phone screen showing an Applet configuration with fields for trigger phrase and scenario selection, and a 'Save' button.]
Create a New Applet
On your home page, press 'Get more'. Then select 'If This Then That', situated underneath the search bar.
[Visual: Phone screen showing the IFTTT 'Get more' section with options like 'If This Then That'.]
If you cannot find 'Make more Applets from scratch', scroll down and select 'Create your own'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing options to create new Applets, including 'If This Then That' and 'Create your own'.]
Select '+ This'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing the IFTTT Applet creation interface with '+ This' and '+ That' buttons.]
Search and select 'Amazon Alexa'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing a list of trigger services, with Amazon Alexa highlighted.]
Select the style of trigger to activate the Connexoon Window RTS. Choose 'Say a specific phrase'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing trigger options for Amazon Alexa, such as 'Say a specific phrase'.]
Enter the phrase to trigger your Connexoon Window RTS. Select 'Create trigger'.
[Visual: Phone screen with an input field for the trigger phrase and a 'Create trigger' button.]
Select '+ That'.
Search for "Connexoon". Ensure you select 'Connexoon Asia & Oceania'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing a search for action services, with 'Connexoon Asia & Oceania' selected.]
Select 'Launch a Connexoon scenario'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing action options for Connexoon, including 'Launch a Connexoon scenario'.]
Select the Scenario you wish to launch from the drop-down menu. Select 'Create action'.
[Visual: Phone screen showing a dropdown to select a Connexoon scenario and a 'Create action' button.]
The Applet has been created, select 'Finish' to save.
[Visual: Phone screen showing the completed Applet with a 'Finish' button.]
The Applet can be viewed when selecting 'Amazon Alexa' on your home page.
[Visual: Phone screen showing the IFTTT home page with Amazon Alexa listed among other services.]
Contact Information
Somfy Pty Limited
Australia
Toll Free: 1800 076 639
Phone: 02 8845 7200
Email: somfy.au@somfy.com
New Zealand
Toll Free: 0800 276 639
Email: somfy.nz@somfy.com
Website: www.somfy.com.au
Website: www.somfy.co.nz
[Facebook icon] Find us on Facebook
[Instagram icon] Follow us on Instagram
[YouTube icon] Subscribe to us on YouTube
[Somfy logo: Building happiness]
[Website: www.somfy.com.au]
