Dog Barking Detection can it work with a motorized shade? Well yes with Alexa it can.

I’m always looking for creative solutions, and today a client came to me with an interesting challenge:

"I have a dog that needs to go in and out of the patio to reach the stairs regularly. I’d like to install an exterior shade to block the sun, but my dog might complicate things."

This got me thinking—since the dog needs access to go do its "business," the shade needs a way to move. How could I make this work?

Dogs are clever, so I wondered: what if the shade rolled up automatically when the dog barked to let it out? The answer? Yes, it’s absolutely possible—thanks to modern technology! For a smart motor to operate the shade, it needs a way to communicate, and that’s where a hub comes in. Think of a hub as a universal translator for smart devices. I recommend the Bond Bridge hub.

Check out the company here: https://bondhome.io. You can also grab the hub on Amazon.

Next, you’ll need an Amazon Echo Dot for your patio. Place it outside, and as a bonus, you can enjoy some music out there too—double win!

Here’s the plan: teach your dog to bark to raise the shade. First, add the shade to your Alexa devices. Then, set up a routine in Alexa to lift the exterior shade whenever it detects the dog barking.