I’ve been really enjoying setting up my smart home devices to make mornings a bit smoother. One thing I’ve been experimenting with is using Alexa to wake me up and also have my Shelly 1 control my coffee machine 15 minutes before I get up. It’s such a small thing, but it makes a huge difference!
At first, I thought I’d need to set up a routine with fixed times, but since my schedule varies so much, that wasn’t practical. Then I discovered that I can actually use voice commands to set the alarm and trigger the Shelly 1 at the same time. It’s so much more flexible!
Here’s how I did it: I created a custom routine in the Alexa app where I can specify the wake-up time and have it send a command to the Shelly 1 to turn on the coffee machine 15 minutes earlier. It’s a bit of a workaround, but it works perfectly!
I’d love to hear if others have similar setups or any tips to make this even smoother. Smart home integration really is making life easier, one small step at a time! 