Need some help first timer here

#1

Hi guys , I need some help, Just set up webcore , was using stringify but no longer, I’m trying to make a piston that will activate through amazon alexa, by saying a phrase, for example ( start my car ) then what i need to make happen is to have a zwave outlet more or less FLASH on and of 2 times, I figured out how to make this piston do it, when I test it on webcore, but cant figure out how to make smartthings or alexa by voice activate it. What am I missing?

#2

Hi there,
One of the ways is creating a simulated switch…
Simulated switch becomes the TRIGGER and either from ST App or Alexa when it’s activated smart switch changes and triggers your piston.
The way you create your simulated switch is through ST IDE
let me know if you need more info…

#3

I agree with Ike… Using a Simulated Switch is the way to go…

Here is a quick step-by-step guide to create your own.

#4

OK I made a virtual switch like everybody suggested in the IDE and it works the problem is I don’t understand how to create a trigger from Alexa or Smartthings to webcore yet. It be possible if somebody can show me a quick example

#5 
IF SimSwitch changes to on
Then
    Do cool stuff
    Turn off SimSwitch  (to reset it)
END IF