Arm Paradox Alarm System from Alexa

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Hi,

I'm looking for a way to arm the connected Paradox alarm system using Alexa.

I created a new Alexa endpoint, but I can't connect it to a 'Security Panel Controller', Paradox won't show up.

I assume this is because bOS expects a BOSEnum variable (supporting the Alexa supported arming modes), which is not available under the Paradox device tree.

I can setup a boolean value, which will trigger (via programming) the Paradox arming, which I assign as 'Power Controller' to Alexa's endpoint. So by calling "Alexa, turn on the Alarm System", the boolean value will turn to "True" and trigger the arming of Paradox (I use ForceArm).


Is there a more elegant/sophisticated way to achieve this? Using the 'Security Panel Controller' or another 'Device' in Alexa's endpoint ?

The idea is to use a phrase like "Alexa, arm the security system" or so, avoiding the "turn on..." expression.

Even better, if the arming mode could be selected it'd be better, e.g. "Alexa, arm way..." or "Alexa, force arm...".