Device types

The Device object is a smart device, either real or virtual, created by the user (for example, a remote control). Available device types are listed below.

Each device has either skills (devices are described by at least one skill) or properties. Some devices have both.

Restriction.

Use a type from the list if there's one that matches the device. Otherwise, the skill may be rejected during moderation and testing.

devices.types.camera

camera

Video camera, video intercom, door peephole with a camera.

Devices with a built-in camera and a video broadcast function.
devices.types.cooking

cooking

Refrigerator, oven.

Smart kitchen appliances.
devices.types.cooking.coffee_maker

cooking.coffee_maker

Coffee maker, coffee machine.

A device that makes coffee.
devices.types.cooking.kettle

cooking.kettle

Smart kettle, thermo pot.

A device that can boil water and/or make tea.
devices.types.cooking.multicooker

cooking.multicooker

Multicooker.

A device that functions as a multicooker.
devices.types.dishwasher

dishwasher

Dishwasher.

A device for washing dishes.
devices.types.humidifier

humidifier

Humidifier.

A device that regulates the humidity in a room.
devices.types.iron

iron

Iron, steamer.

A device that functions as an iron.
devices.types.light

light

Light bulb, lamp, night light.

A device with controlled lighting elements.
devices.types.light.ceiling

light.ceiling

Chandelier.

A device that functions as a chandelier.
devices.types.light.strip

light.strip

LED strip.

A device with a controllable LED strip.
devices.types.media_device

media_device

DVD player and other media devices.

Devices that can play audio and video.
devices.types.media_device.receiver

media_device.receiver

Satellite receiver, receiver's IR remote control, AV receiver.

A device that connects to a TV or display in order to show video content.
devices.types.media_device.tv

media_device.tv

Smart TV, IR TV remote control, media set-top box, receiver.

A device for viewing video content.
devices.types.media_device.tv_box

media_device.tv_box

Smart TV set-top box, TV set-top box's IR remote control.

A device that connects to a TV or display in order to show video content.
devices.types.openable

openable

Door, gate, window, shutters.

A device that can be opened and/or closed.
devices.types.openable.curtain

openable.curtain

Curtains, blinds.

A device that covers a window.
devices.types.openable.valve

openable.valve

Ball valve.

A device that functions as a ball valve.
devices.types.other

other

Other devices.
devices.types.pet_drinking_fountain

pet_drinking_fountain

Water fountain.

A device that fills your pet's bowl with water.
devices.types.pet_feeder

pet_feeder

Feeder.

A device for feeding pets.
devices.types.purifier

purifier

Air purifier, air washer.

A device with an air filtering function.
devices.types.sensor

sensor

Motion sensor, humidity sensor, and other sensors.

A device that gathers and transmits data.
devices.types.sensor.button

sensor.button

Smart button.

A device that notifies when the button is pressed.
devices.types.sensor.climate

sensor.climate

Climate sensor.

A device that reports the temperature and humidity in a room.
devices.types.sensor.gas

sensor.gas

Gas sensor.

A device that reports the presence of gas in a room.
devices.types.sensor.illumination

sensor.illumination

Light sensor.

A device that reports the light level.
devices.types.sensor.motion

sensor.motion

Motion sensor.

A device that reports movement.
devices.types.sensor.open

sensor.open

Door opening sensor.

A device that reports when a door opens or closes.
devices.types.sensor.smoke

sensor.smoke

Smoke sensor.

A device that reports the presence of smoke in a room.
devices.types.sensor.vibration

sensor.vibration

Vibration sensor.

A device that reports physical interactions like vibrating, falling, and tilting.
devices.types.sensor.water_leak

sensor.water_leak

Water leak sensor.

A device that reports water leaks.
devices.types.smart_meter

smart_meter

Meter.

Device for measuring resource consumption (universal meter).
devices.types.smart_meter.cold_water

smart_meter.cold_water

Cold water meter.

Device for measuring cold water consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.electricity

smart_meter.electricity

Electricity meter.

Device for measuring power consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.gas

smart_meter.gas

Gas meter.

Device for measuring gas consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.heat

smart_meter.heat

Heat meter.

Device for measuring heat consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.hot_water

smart_meter.hot_water

Hot water meter.

Device for measuring hot water consumption.
devices.types.socket

socket

Smart socket (electrical outlet).

Socket (outlet).
devices.types.switch

switch

Wall-mounted light switch, toggle switch, automatic switch in the electrical control panel, smart relay, smart button.

Switch.
devices.types.thermostat

thermostat

Water heater, underfloor heating, heater, electric fan.

Devices that control temperature.
devices.types.thermostat.ac

thermostat.ac

Air conditioner.

A device that controls the microclimate in a room.
devices.types.vacuum_cleaner

vacuum_cleaner

Robot vacuum cleaner.

A device that functions as a vacuum cleaner.
devices.types.ventilation

ventilation

Breezer, ventilation hood, supply ventilation system.

A device that controls ventilation.
devices.types.ventilation.fan

ventilation.fan

Fan.

A device that functions as a fan.
devices.types.washing_machine

washing_machine

Washing machine.

A device for washing laundry.
devices.types.camera

camera

Video camera, video intercom, door peephole with a camera.

Devices with a built-in camera and a video broadcast function.
devices.types.cooking

cooking

Refrigerator, oven.

Smart kitchen appliances.
devices.types.cooking.coffee_maker

cooking.coffee_maker

Coffee maker, coffee machine.

A device that makes coffee.
devices.types.cooking.kettle

cooking.kettle

Smart kettle, thermo pot.

A device that can boil water and/or make tea.
devices.types.cooking.multicooker

cooking.multicooker

Multicooker.

A device that functions as a multicooker.
devices.types.dishwasher

dishwasher

Dishwasher.

A device for washing dishes.
devices.types.humidifier

humidifier

Humidifier.

A device that regulates the humidity in a room.
devices.types.iron

iron

Iron, steamer.

A device that functions as an iron.
devices.types.light

light

Light bulb, lamp, night light.

A device with controlled lighting elements.
devices.types.light.ceiling

light.ceiling

Chandelier.

A device that functions as a chandelier.
devices.types.light.strip

light.strip

LED strip.

A device with a controllable LED strip.
devices.types.media_device

media_device

DVD player and other media devices.

Devices that can play audio and video.
devices.types.media_device.receiver

media_device.receiver

Satellite receiver, receiver's IR remote control, AV receiver.

A device that connects to a TV or display in order to show video content.
devices.types.media_device.tv

media_device.tv

Smart TV, IR TV remote control, media set-top box, receiver.

A device for viewing video content.
devices.types.media_device.tv_box

media_device.tv_box

Smart TV set-top box, TV set-top box's IR remote control.

A device that connects to a TV or display in order to show video content.
devices.types.openable

openable

Door, gate, window, shutters.

A device that can be opened and/or closed.
devices.types.openable.curtain

openable.curtain

Curtains, blinds.

A device that covers a window.
devices.types.openable.valve

openable.valve

Ball valve.

A device that functions as a ball valve.
devices.types.other

other

Other devices.
devices.types.pet_drinking_fountain

pet_drinking_fountain

Water fountain.

A device that fills your pet's bowl with water.
devices.types.pet_feeder

pet_feeder

Feeder.

A device for feeding pets.
devices.types.purifier

purifier

Air purifier, air washer.

A device with an air filtering function.
devices.types.sensor

sensor

Motion sensor, humidity sensor, and other sensors.

A device that gathers and transmits data.
devices.types.sensor.button

sensor.button

Smart button.

A device that notifies when the button is pressed.
devices.types.sensor.climate

sensor.climate

Climate sensor.

A device that reports the temperature and humidity in a room.
devices.types.sensor.gas

sensor.gas

Gas sensor.

A device that reports the presence of gas in a room.
devices.types.sensor.illumination

sensor.illumination

Light sensor.

A device that reports the light level.
devices.types.sensor.motion

sensor.motion

Motion sensor.

A device that reports movement.
devices.types.sensor.open

sensor.open

Door opening sensor.

A device that reports when a door opens or closes.
devices.types.sensor.smoke

sensor.smoke

Smoke sensor.

A device that reports the presence of smoke in a room.
devices.types.sensor.vibration

sensor.vibration

Vibration sensor.

A device that reports physical interactions like vibrating, falling, and tilting.
devices.types.sensor.water_leak

sensor.water_leak

Water leak sensor.

A device that reports water leaks.
devices.types.smart_meter

smart_meter

Meter.

Device for measuring resource consumption (universal meter).
devices.types.smart_meter.cold_water

smart_meter.cold_water

Cold water meter.

Device for measuring cold water consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.electricity

smart_meter.electricity

Electricity meter.

Device for measuring power consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.gas

smart_meter.gas

Gas meter.

Device for measuring gas consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.heat

smart_meter.heat

Heat meter.

Device for measuring heat consumption.
devices.types.smart_meter.hot_water

smart_meter.hot_water

Hot water meter.

Device for measuring hot water consumption.
devices.types.socket

socket

Smart socket (electrical outlet).

Socket (outlet).
devices.types.switch

switch

Wall-mounted light switch, toggle switch, automatic switch in the electrical control panel, smart relay, smart button.

Switch.
devices.types.thermostat

thermostat

Water heater, underfloor heating, heater, electric fan.

Devices that control temperature.
devices.types.thermostat.ac

thermostat.ac

Air conditioner.

A device that controls the microclimate in a room.
devices.types.vacuum_cleaner

vacuum_cleaner

Robot vacuum cleaner.

A device that functions as a vacuum cleaner.
devices.types.ventilation

ventilation

Breezer, ventilation hood, supply ventilation system.

A device that controls ventilation.
devices.types.ventilation.fan

ventilation.fan

Fan.

A device that functions as a fan.
devices.types.washing_machine

washing_machine

Washing machine.

A device for washing laundry.