devices.types.openable

A device that can be opened and/or closed.

devices.types.openable-on

devices.types.openable-off

Examples of devices

Door, gate, window, shutters. We recommend using a separate device type devices.types.openable.curtain for curtains and blinds and devices.types.openable.valve for ball valves.

Device control phrases

Each device type has a specific set of phrases. The user can control the device using these phrases without specifying the device name.

Phrases

Алиса, открой дверь.

Translation: Alice, open the door.
Алиса, закрой окно.

Translation: Alice, close the window.

Where can I find all voice commands?

To open the full list of voice commands:

Open the Home with Alice app.
Select the desired device in the list of devices.
Go to the Voice commands section at the bottom of the page.
Tap More commands.

Recommended capabilities

The table of capabilities is based on popular device functions in a given category. It provides general recommendations for describing devices. Yandex Smart Home does not restrict the provider to the specified list. You can combine capabilities and devices as you wish based on your awareness of the device features.

Capability	Instances and values
devices.capabilities.on_off	Functions and values are not applicable.
devices.capabilities.mode	Function: `work_speed`. Values: `fast, medium, slow`.
devices.capabilities.range	Function: `open`. Values: not supported.

Recommended properties for devices

The table of properties is based on popular device functions in a given category. It provides general recommendations for describing devices. Yandex Smart Home does not restrict the provider to the specified list. You can combine properties and devices as you wish based on your awareness of the device features.

Property type	Instances
devices.properties.event	Function: `open`.

Examples of capability and property descriptions

These structures are sent in response to the device list request.

Smart gates that can open/close

{
 "capabilities": [{
  "type": "devices.capabilities.on_off",
  "retrievable": true
 }],
 "properties": []
}

Smart gates with adjustable opening/closing speed

{
 "capabilities": [{
   "type": "devices.capabilities.mode",
   "retrievable": true,
   "parameters": {
    "instance": "work_speed",
    "modes": [{
      "value": "slow"
     },
     {
      "value": "medium"
     },
     {
      "value": "fast"
     }
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "type": "devices.capabilities.on_off",
   "retrievable": true
  }
 ],
 "properties": []
}

Smart gates with two different buttons to turn on/off that are unaware of their state

{
 "capabilities": [{
  "type": "devices.capabilities.on_off",
  "retrievable": false,
  "parameters": {
   "split": true
  }
 }],
 "properties": []
}

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