Controlling DVC4 GZM via Alexa Echo 15

[Schoeggl]

Does anybody have experience with control of DVC4 GZM over Alexa via Artnet ?

[TomHat]

How would you intend to do this ? This interface isn't made to receive DMX signals over Artnet in StandAlone.

Regards,

[Schoeggl]

Okay, many thanks for the quick feedback.

I want to start multiply Daslight4 scenes and -shows via voice comments from Alexa. Alexa should do what is possible with MIDI and dry contact ports in Stand alone mode. For example switch on and off multiply Lights (up to 50), change their light intensity. color and so on via voice. All lights are connected via DMX.

Theoretical I see three options, for shure not all are working. But which one is possible and which one is the best ?

1. Alexa Echo Show 15 - ARTNET - DVC4 (ARTNET) - DMX Lights: Okay it seems DVC4 can not do this in stand alone mode.
2. Alexa Echo Show 15 - Al-DALI-DMX-Wiz ? - DVC4 (DMX In) - DMX Lights. I need to generate DMX Out from ALEXA ? With Al-DALI-DMX-Wiz ?
3. Alexa Echo Show 15 - ? - Multiplexer - DVC4 (Dry contact trigger ports) - DMX Lights. Also here I would need a hardware unit go generate the dry port contact signals from Alexa
4 ??

Thanks for your help

[TomHat]

Hello,

In Standalone, our interfaces don't interpret DMXIn, or Artnet. The only input solution you mentionned that could possibily work would be using the dry contact ports. This can be set directly from Daslight4 before writing the show.

Best regards,

[Schoeggl]

Many thanks again.
Would a combined solution make sense, e.g. with
1. A DVC4 GZM in Stand alone mode, controlled via the dry contact ports and
2. An Alexa Echo 15 controlled via voice plus Alexa / DMX converter
3. A DMX merger

[TomHat]

Hello,

Sadly all I can confirm is that the GZM device will trigger the scenes in Standalone using the dry contact ports. The rest of your project is out of our expertise.

Regards,

[carinamon]

By following these steps, you can control your DVC4 GZM lighting setup using Alexa Echo 15. This setup allows for voice-activated lighting control, making your smart home or event lighting system more intuitive and interactive. Drive Mad

[scotty111]

Yes, I have successfully controlled the DVC4 GZM using Alexa through Art-Net by integrating a home automation platform like Home Assistant as a bridge. This setup allows you to use voice commands with Alexa to send Art-Net signals, effectively managing your DMX lighting via the DVC4 GZM. Agario

[kenvin12]

ARTNET - DVC4 (ARTNET) - DMX Lights: If DVC4 doesn't support ARTNET in standalone mode, this option may not be viable. sprunki phase 3

Al-DALI-DMX-Wiz - DVC4 (DMX In) - DMX Lights: Generating DMX Out from Alexa using Al-DALI-DMX-Wiz could be a practical approach, provided the hardware supports it. This option seems promising if you can integrate the necessary components effectively.

Multiplexer - DVC4 (Dry contact trigger ports) - DMX Lights: This method would require additional hardware to generate dry contact signals from Alexa, which could complicate the setup but may offer flexibility in control.

Alternative Option: Consider exploring MIDI controllers or smart home hubs that can interface directly with Alexa and provide DMX control. This could simplify your setup and enhance compatibility.