Use this device type for switchable devices with dimming functionality.
In addition to switching the device on and off, the brightness can be set, increased, or decreased.
Examples:
“Alexa, set [DEVICE] to 50 percent.”
“Alexa, increase [DEVICE] by 10 percent.”
“Alexa, make [DEVICE] brighter.”
Dimmable switches are displayed as switches in the Alexa app.
Note
For dimmable lamps, use the Lamps device type.
Name
Name of the device as it should be addressed by Alexa.
Description
Detailed description of the device.
On/Off
Group address to which on/off commands from Alexa are sent.
If this address is not configured, on/off commands are interpreted as brightness values:
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0% = Off
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100% = On
On/Off State
Group address from which the current on/off state is reported to Alexa.
If this address is not configured, the brightness state is reported as the on/off state.
Brightness
Group address to which brightness values from Alexa are sent.
Although Amazon distinguishes between generic dimmable devices and dimmable lamps, Alexa interprets the percentage value as brightness in both cases.
Brightness State
Group address from which the current brightness value is reported to Alexa.
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