hdurdle/alexa-cats

Node.js Web Service for Alexa Skill to say where cats are based on Sureflap data

Howard Durdle

My background is information security in defence and finance, but I've worked at every level of the tech stack from bare metal systems and networking, through IT management, software development and C-level positions. Professionally I now work with SMEs to improve their security posture and enhance their IT and Software Development functions. As a hobbyist, I spend time with home automation and electronics - such as the ESP 8266 and related chips. Most of my GitHub stuff is work that integrates with systems like Home Assistant and Magic Mirror to do useful things like track where my cats are.

alexa-cats's Issues

[Feature Request] Use native pet dob from Sureflap.io api

Each pets dob is now configurable within the native Sureflap app = use this as source vs. manually maintained config.json?

Hardcoded device id's

Suggest logic to use variables and config.json throughout instead of hardcoded device id entries.

SetLocationOfCatIntent always sets/returns "Okay, xxx is inside."

EDIT: 2nd attempt works = user error!

Idea: Actual Alexa Integration

Hey man, love the work. real nice.

Having trouble actually integrating this into alexa, and using alexa as the back end server oppose to hosting your own. Any chance we can rejig the server code, or dupe it, to allow Alexa hosting functionality. I feel like the current set up is a huge barrier to entry to most people.

Cheers