# Alexa Home, need a skill?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-home-need-a-skill/35301>\
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**Created:** [3 November 2020 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-home-need-a-skill/35301 "2020-11-03T23:18:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![SteveMann](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/stevemann/32/3810_2.png) [@SteveMann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveMann)\
**Post date:** [3 November 2020 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-home-need-a-skill/35301/1 "2020-11-03T23:18:08Z")

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I am using Alexa Home nodes to turn things on or off. Usually ESP-based stuff mostly flashed with Tasmota. All of my devices are defined on https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/devices

I have Alexa Auto in my car and I can tell Alexa to open or close my garage door, but "Alexa turn garage door on" or "off" just isn't cool.

If I define my device as a lock so that I could say "open" or "close", Alexa says that there is no skill to do that.

Designing a skill for Alexa is way beyond my skill level. Any tips would be appreciated. (Like, can I simulate an existing lock skill?)

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [2 January 2021 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-home-need-a-skill/35301/2 "2021-01-02T23:18:16Z")

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