Components

Components are the building blocks for device interactions in DuloNode. Each controller defines specific properties and behaviors that are supported by the connected devices. Below is a detailed list of components, their descriptions, supported properties, and allowed values.

PowerController

The PowerController is essential for managing the power states of devices.

Example commands:

“Alexa, turn on the Living room lights.”
“Alexa, turn off the Kitchen.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
powerState	Indicates the device’s power state.	ON, OFF	OFF

BrightnessController

The BrightnessController adjusts the brightness levels of compatible devices.

Example commands:

“Alexa, brighten the bathroom light to 75 percent.”
“Alexa, dim the lights to 25 percent.”
“Alexa, set the bedroom light to 50 percent.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
brightness	Sets the brightness level as a percentage.	0 - 100	50

ColorController

The ColorController allows adjustments to color properties, including hue, saturation, and brightness.

Example commands:

“Alexa, set the bedroom light to red.”
“Alexa, change the kitchen to the color blue.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
color.hue	Sets the color's hue, which defines the shade (e.g., red, green, or blue).	0 - 360	0
color.saturation	Adjusts the color's saturation level, where 0 is grayscale and 1 is fully saturated.	0 - 1	0
color.brightness	Controls the brightness of the color, where 0 is completely dark and 1 is full brightness.	0 - 1	1

ColorTemperatureController

The ColorTemperatureController manages the color temperature of lighting devices, typically measured in Kelvin.

Example commands:

“Alexa, make the living room lights warmer.”
“Alexa, set the dining room lights cooler.”
“Alexa, set the dining room softer.”
“Alexa, make the living room light whiter.”
“Alexa, make the living room light warm white.”
“Alexa, set the kitchen to daylight.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
colorTemperatureInKelvin	Adjusts the color temperature of the device, typically measured in Kelvin.	2200 - 7000	4000

ColorModeController

The ColorModeController defines the active color mode of the device, such as HUE or COLOR TEMPERATURE.

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
colorMode	Defines the active color mode of the device, such as HUE or COLOR TEMPERATURE.	HUE, CT	HUE

RangeController

The RangeController manages adjustable ranges such as fan speed or height.

Example commands:

“Alexa, set the bedroom fan speed to 7.”
“Alexa, set the fan speed on the bedroom fan to maximum.”
“Alexa, turn up the bedroom fan speed.”
“Alexa, decrease the fan speed on the bedroom fan by 3.”
“Alexa, what's the bedroom fan speed?”
“Alexa, raise the blinds.”
“Alexa, lower the blinds.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
rangeValue	Specifies the range value for the device (e.g., fan speed or lift height).	0 - 10	0

ToggleController

The ToggleController manages the ON/OFF state of a specific property (e.g., oscillation for a fan).

Example commands:

“Alexa, turn on the ice maker.”
“Alexa, turn off kitchen lights.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
toggleState	Indicates the ON or OFF state of a specific device property.	ON, OFF	OFF

ModeController

The ModeController manages different operational modes (e.g., garage door position, AC mode).

Example commands:

“Alexa, set the living room air conditioner to cool.”
“Alexa, set the thermostat to heat mode.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
mode	Sets the operational mode of the device (e.g., garage door position).	Position.Up, Position.Down	Position.Up

LockController

The LockController secures devices with locking mechanisms, such as door locks.

Example commands:

“Alexa, lock my front door.”
“Alexa, unlock the back door.”
“Alexa, is my door locked?”
“Alexa, is my door unlocked?”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
lockState	Sets the state of the lock.	LOCKED, UNLOCKED, JAMMED	LOCKED

TemperatureSensor

The TemperatureSensor provides the current temperature measured by the sensor.

Example commands:

“Alexa, what's the living room temperature?”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
temperature.value	Indicates the current temperature measured by the sensor.	Celsius: 10 - 37.5 Fahrenheit: 50 - 99.5	22
temperature.scale	Specifies the temperature scale used.	CELSIUS, FAHRENHEIT	CELSIUS

ThermostatController

The ThermostatController manages heating and cooling systems for thermostats.

Example commands:

“Alexa, set the living room temperature to 22 degrees.”
“Alexa, increase the bedroom temperature by 3 degrees.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
targetSetpoint.value	Sets the desired temperature for the thermostat.	Celsius: 10 - 37.5 Fahrenheit: 50 - 99.5	15
targetSetpoint.scale	Specifies the temperature scale used.	CELSIUS, FAHRENHEIT	CELSIUS
thermostatMode	Indicates the current operating mode of the thermostat.	AUTO, COOL, HEAT, ECO, OFF	AUTO

Speaker

The Speaker controls volume and muting for audio devices.

Example commands:

“Alexa, set the volume of the speakers to 50.”
“Alexa, turn the volume down on the stereo by 20.”
“Alexa, turn the volume down on Living Room TV.”
“Alexa, mute speakers.”
“Alexa, unmute speakers.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
volume	Adjusts the volume level.	0 - 100	0
muted	Indicates whether the speaker is muted.	true, false	false

PlaybackController

The PlaybackController manages media playback operations, such as play, pause, and stop.

Example commands:

“Alexa, fast forward on {device}.”
“Alexa, next on {device}.”
“Alexa, pause {device}.”
“Alexa, resume {device}.”
“Alexa, play {device}.”
“Alexa, previous on {device}.”
“Alexa, rewind on {device}.”
“Alexa, start over on {device}.”
“Alexa, stop {device}.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default

PlaybackStateReporter

The PlaybackStateReporter shows the current playback state.

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
playbackState	Shows the current playback state.	PLAYING, PAUSED, STOPPED	STOPPED

ChannelController

The ChannelController allows setting or switching TV channels.

Example commands:

“Alexa, go to channel 32.”
“Alexa, watch channel 32.”
“Alexa, channel up on the TV.”
“Alexa, channel down on the TV.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
channel.number	Specifies the channel number to be displayed or tuned to.	0 - 1000	1

InputController

The InputController manages input sources for media devices.

Example commands:

“Alexa, change the input to DVD on the Living Room TV.”
“Alexa, switch to HDMI two on the Kitchen TV.”
“Alexa, switch to PLAYSTATION on the Living Room TV.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
input	Defines the input source for the device.	AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3, AUX 4, AUX 5, AUX 6, AUX 7, BLURAY, CABLE, CD, COAX 1, COAX 2, COMPOSITE 1, DVD, GAME, HD RADIO, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6, HDMI 7, HDMI 8, HDMI 9, HDMI 10, HDMI ARC, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, INPUT 8, INPUT 9, INPUT 10, IPOD, LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4, LINE 5, LINE 6, LINE 7, MEDIA PLAYER, OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2, PHONO, PLAYSTATION, PLAYSTATION 3, PLAYSTATION 4, SATELLITE, SMARTCAST, TUNER, TV, USB DAC, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, XBOX	TV

SceneController

The SceneController activates or deactivates predefined scenes.

Example commands:

“Alexa, turn on Start My Day.”
“Alexa, turn on Living Room Party.”
“Alexa, turn on Movie Night.”

Specification:

Property	Description	Allowed Values	Default
action	Activates or deactivates a scene.	Activate, Deactivate