How can I create custom actions that communicate within a local network?

[gabrielcolon32]

Hello,

Is there a sequence of steps that I can take to create a file that takes care of custom actions? More specifically, I wish to send an API request to a server on a local network via voice command. Some files seem to have a lot of code which I am not familiarized with any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

[fquirin]

Hi,

there are basically 3 options to do this:

• Use the smart-home feature (maybe combined with Teach-UI commands)
• Build a little custom widget (not well documented yet but uses simple Javascript)
• Build a little custom service

If you have a smart home HUB like OpenHAB or Node-RED etc. the first option might be the best.
A custom service is the most flexible solution but it's the most complicated as well. There is an example service that generates custom MQTT broadcasts which might come close to your use-case. I was planning to build more SDK examples. If you describe your use-case a bit maybe I could create some kind of template for custom HTTP calls that can be used without Java knowledge :slightly_smiling_face: