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# thingsSwitch

__thingsSwitch__ is a simple way to connect an ESP8266 to an Amazon Echo.

## Installation

To install thingsSwitch on your ESP8266:

1. [Download Flasher.js](https://github.com/thingsSDK/flasher.js/releases).
2. Select the _Serial Port_ from the drop
1. If you don't see your device you may require drivers
3. Select the latest version of thingsSwitch from the _Binaries_ drop down
4. Click _Flash!_

![Flasher.js with thingsSwitch selected](img/flasher.png)

## Configuration

1. Connect to _thingsSwitch_ WiFi hot spot
2. Configure your WiFi
3. Add a device name
4. Add a pin you want to switch on and off
5. Save configuration
6. Ask Alexa to "discover devices"
7. Tell Alexa to "turn on" or "turn off"

![Connect to thingsSwitch](img/connect_to_thingsSwitch.jpg)

![Captive portal screen](img/configure.jpg)

![Configure values](img/config_values.jpg)

## Developer

Check out the [contributing doc](CONTRIBUTING.md).