Alexa voice commands from inside house + FordPass commands integration

[cal]

To prevent the double command you can state "Alexa, ask FordPass to start the truck with PIN 1234". That way she won't reply asking for PIN.

PIN is needed to unlock and start. But other commands do not require PIN.

Wait how did you get my pin???!!!

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[ScottyG]

I have not tried to start my truck with Alexa before. Where do you set the start-up pin?

 

[GDN]

I have not tried to start my truck with Alexa before. Where do you set the start-up pin?

When you connect the skill in Alexa I think it asked me.

 

[derm]

Alexa App. Add routine. then follow prompts to add actions.


you will also need to add the skill FordPass prior to adding any routine.

 

[ScottyG]

Thanks for the help. Though I do not see the FordPass skill in my Alexa App. Could be due to the fact that I am in located in Canada...

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

Here are the insturctions:

I've been able to bypass the need for a PIN by setting a routine within the Alexa App. When I say "Start my truck" Alexa has my routine saved with my PIN. She takes about 5-15 seconds (depending on whether or not you also want your truck unlocked) then responds with confirmation.

Once you've linked your FordPass as an Alexa skill do the following:

Open Alexa App
Click "More" (bottom right)
Click "Routines"
Click "+" Symbol in the top right
Click "Add an event"
Click Voice
Type "Start my truck"
Click "Add an action"
Click "Custom"
Type "ask Fordpass to start my vehicle with PIN five five five five" replace the fives with your PIN, be sure to spell out numbers.
If you would also like it to unlock, add the following.
"Add an action"
"Wait" set to 10 or 15 seconds
"Add an action"
Click "Custom"
Type "ask Fordpass to unlock my vehicle with PIN five five five five"

Save

Now when you say, "Alexa, start my truck" she will process the custom command and inserting the PIN. It takes my Alexa 3-5 seconds before I get the "Sending unlock command to your vehicle" but it works. Once you've done that you can add commands for "Unlock my truck" and "Lock my truck" using the same method replacing "Start my truck" with "Unlock my truck" and "start" to "unlock".

 

[heelyeah]

I have three vehicles in my FordPass, but it looks like I can only link one to Alexa. Is that correct? If so, that's really a bummer.

I really miss the Siri shortcuts workaround that was posted on Reddit, but it broke a while back.

 

[mparz00]

Thanks for the instructions, that's awesome!

 

[teaguem32]

I have three vehicles in my FordPass, but it looks like I can only link one to Alexa. Is that correct? If so, that's really a bummer.

I really miss the Siri shortcuts workaround that was posted on Reddit, but it broke a while back.

Yeah, a while back I used Siri through a third-party HUB. One day it completely locked my ford pass app and I had to call Ford and ask them to unlock it. They told me they do not allow third party apps. If I were to use it again it would lock me out every time. I had to completely delete everything. All my smart devices are Siri based.

 

[VAL.ABAPO]

I am an Alexa routine nut in my smart house and have FordPass commands integrated into my Routines...

Example:
"Alexa Going up".... our living room lights go off and the stairs and bedroom lights go on, plus Alexa locks the truck..

"Alexa leaving for work"..... She replys with "Opening fordpass.......state you Pin? and starts the car

Not sure if anyone needs help with this or if it has been discussed. Let me know. Thanks.

Is this the same as “Comfort” start?

 

[Tclark5]

My PAAK works well so most days it isn't a concern I walk to the truck it unlocks and I drive away, but on occasion I do "Start" the truck so the seats all warm up and the heat is on.

I've already added the Ford integration, I'll have to remember to use Alexa for help vs opening the app.

Curious however, which lights do you use at the house to integrate? I got hooked up with Insteon many years ago, so I have a decent investment there, but I'm looking for other brands/protocols to maybe expand to as Insteon (Smarthome) went out of business a couple of years ago. Someone did buy their IP and have started making new switches, but it makes me wonder if I don't need to start to diversify.

I use Insteon currently and upgraded to their newer hub. Still works with my old Switches ,etc. Alexa works very well. Tried other systems, but came back to Insteon as it was more reliable. Search for the stories about how employees from the old Insteon got together and kept it alive.

 

[GDN]

I use Insteon currently and upgraded to their newer hub. Still works with my old Switches ,etc. Alexa works very well. Tried other systems, but came back to Insteon as it was more reliable. Search for the stories about how employees from the old Insteon got together and kept it alive.

I was very excited to see them pick up the pieces and get updated products for sale. The newest switches are some of the best. For my hub I've always used Universal Devices. I've got an Eisy now, this is my third product from them as they've evolved and upgraded.

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