Question

Just bought a new GE washer dryer set with WiFi capabilities. Trying to figure out how to have Alexa announce when cycles finish on machine. Any ideas?  

Answer 1

I use a vibration sensor and Home Assistant, but you probably don’t need the extra sensor

Comments

@overmantel I get the notification on my phone. Im trying to figure out how Alexa can announce in house. Washer and dryer are in garage

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@truant doesn’t look like they have an open API according to that thread I linked.  

Answer 2

Mine flashes the hue lights through IFTTT.  

Answer 3

Is there an Alexa skill for GE?  

Comments

Yes but it only responds to questions such as how much drying time is left.  

Answer 4

I use IFTTT to trigger a wink robot chime on when the washer or dryer cycle ends but I'm not sure if you have either wink or the wink chime.  

Answer 5

AFAIK, The Alexa platform doesn’t really allow voice announcements/notifications. Wish it did.  

Answer 6

I get a notification on my Android phone from the app. Maybe there's a way to have my phone alert Alexa ?