Device Assistant 🔧
Personal device manager with error code lookup, troubleshooting, and maintenance tracking.
Features
- Device Registry: Track all devices with model, serial, purchase info
- Error Lookup: Instant error code explanations
- Troubleshooting: Step-by-step solutions
- Manual Links: Quick access to documentation
- Warranty Tracking: Know when warranties expire
- Maintenance Reminders: Filter changes, updates, etc.
Commands
| Command |
Action |
/device |
List all devices or show status |
/device add |
Add a new device (interactive) |
/device list [category] |
List devices by category |
/device info <name> |
Show device details |
/device error <name> <code> |
Lookup error code |
/device help <name> <problem> |
Troubleshoot a problem |
/device manual <name> |
Get manual/documentation |
/device warranty |
Show warranty status |
/device maintenance |
Show maintenance schedule |
/device remove <name> |
Remove a device |
Natural Language
The skill understands natural queries:
- "Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24"
- "Waschmaschine macht komische Geräusche"
- "Wo ist die Anleitung für den Thermomix?"
- "Wann läuft die Garantie vom TV aus?"
Device Categories
| Category |
Examples |
kitchen |
Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Backofen, Thermomix |
laundry |
Waschmaschine, Trockner |
electronics |
TV, Router, NAS, Computer |
climate |
Heizung, Klimaanlage, Luftreiniger |
smart-home |
Hue, Homematic, Sensoren |
software |
Apps, Betriebssysteme, Lizenzen |
other |
Alles andere |
Handler Commands
handler.sh status $WORKSPACE # Overview
handler.sh list [category] $WORKSPACE # List devices
handler.sh add <json> $WORKSPACE # Add device
handler.sh info <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Device details
handler.sh error <device-id> <code> $WORKSPACE # Error lookup
handler.sh troubleshoot <device-id> <problem> $WS # Get help
handler.sh manual <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Manual link
handler.sh warranty $WORKSPACE # Warranty overview
handler.sh maintenance $WORKSPACE # Maintenance due
handler.sh update <device-id> <json> $WORKSPACE # Update device
handler.sh remove <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Remove device
handler.sh search <query> $WORKSPACE # Search devices
handler.sh log <device-id> <note> $WORKSPACE # Add maintenance log
Data Structure
Device Entry
{
"id": "dishwasher-1",
"name": "Geschirrspüler",
"nickname": "Spüli",
"category": "kitchen",
"manufacturer": "Siemens",
"model": "SN658X06TE",
"serialNumber": "ABC123456",
"purchaseDate": "2022-03-15",
"purchasePrice": 899,
"warranty": {
"expires": "2025-03-15",
"type": "manufacturer",
"notes": "3 Jahre Siemens"
},
"manualUrl": "https://...",
"supportUrl": "https://...",
"location": "Küche",
"notes": "Salz alle 2 Monate nachfüllen",
"maintenance": [
{"task": "Filter reinigen", "interval": "monthly", "lastDone": "2026-01-01"}
],
"errorHistory": [],
"addedAt": "2024-01-01"
}
Error Code Lookup
The skill searches for error codes using:
- Built-in database for common manufacturers
- Web search for specific model + error code
- Manual extraction if manual URL is stored
Common Error Code Patterns
| Manufacturer |
Pattern |
Example |
| Siemens/Bosch |
E + number |
E24, E15 |
| Miele |
F + number |
F11, F53 |
| AEG |
E + number |
E10, E20 |
| Samsung |
Letters + numbers |
UE, OE, LE |
| LG |
Letters |
OE, IE, PE |
Example Session
User: Ich habe einen neuen Geschirrspüler
Bot: 🔧 Neues Gerät hinzufügen:
Welche Infos hast du?
• Hersteller?
• Modell?
• Seriennummer? (optional)
• Kaufdatum?
User: Siemens SN658X06TE, gekauft am 15.3.2022
Bot: ✅ Gespeichert!
📦 Geschirrspüler (Siemens SN658X06TE)
📅 Gekauft: 15.03.2022
🛡️ Garantie: bis 15.03.2025 (ABGELAUFEN)
📄 Anleitung: [Link gefunden]
Spitzname vergeben? (z.B. "Spüli")
User: Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24
Bot: 🔧 Siemens SN658X06TE — Fehler E24
⚠️ Bedeutung: Abpumpproblem
Das Wasser wird nicht richtig abgepumpt.
🔨 Lösung:
1. Gerät ausschalten
2. Sieb am Boden prüfen und reinigen
3. Abflussschlauch auf Knicke prüfen
4. Siphon-Anschluss kontrollieren
5. Gerät neu starten
📄 Details: Anleitung S. 45
[Problem gelöst] [Weitere Hilfe]
Data Files
Stored in $WORKSPACE/memory/device-assistant/:
| File |
Purpose |
devices.json |
All registered devices |
error-history.json |
Past errors and solutions |
maintenance-log.json |
Maintenance history |
error-codes/ |
Cached error code info |
Warranty Alerts
The skill can remind you before warranties expire:
⚠️ Garantie-Warnung:
Diese Geräte laufen bald ab:
• TV Samsung (noch 30 Tage)
• Waschmaschine (noch 45 Tage)
Tipp: Jetzt prüfen ob alles funktioniert!
Requirements
jq (JSON processing)curl (web lookups)- Internet for error code search
1---2name: device-assistant3description: Personal device and appliance manager with error code lookup and troubleshooting. Tracks all your devices (appliances, electronics, software) with model numbers, manuals, and warranty info. When something breaks, tell it the error code and get instant solutions. Use when: device shows error, need manual, warranty check, adding new device, maintenance reminder. Triggers: /device, /geräte, 'mein Geschirrspüler', 'Fehler E24', 'Fehlermeldung', device problems, appliance issues.4license: MIT5---67# Device Assistant 🔧89Personal device manager with error code lookup, troubleshooting, and maintenance tracking.1011## Features1213- **Device Registry**: Track all devices with model, serial, purchase info14- **Error Lookup**: Instant error code explanations15- **Troubleshooting**: Step-by-step solutions16- **Manual Links**: Quick access to documentation17- **Warranty Tracking**: Know when warranties expire18- **Maintenance Reminders**: Filter changes, updates, etc.1920## Commands2122| Command | Action |23|---------|--------|24| `/device` | List all devices or show status |25| `/device add` | Add a new device (interactive) |26| `/device list [category]` | List devices by category |27| `/device info <name>` | Show device details |28| `/device error <name> <code>` | Lookup error code |29| `/device help <name> <problem>` | Troubleshoot a problem |30| `/device manual <name>` | Get manual/documentation |31| `/device warranty` | Show warranty status |32| `/device maintenance` | Show maintenance schedule |33| `/device remove <name>` | Remove a device |3435## Natural Language3637The skill understands natural queries:3839- *"Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24"*40- *"Waschmaschine macht komische Geräusche"*41- *"Wo ist die Anleitung für den Thermomix?"*42- *"Wann läuft die Garantie vom TV aus?"*4344## Device Categories4546| Category | Examples |47|----------|----------|48| `kitchen` | Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Backofen, Thermomix |49| `laundry` | Waschmaschine, Trockner |50| `electronics` | TV, Router, NAS, Computer |51| `climate` | Heizung, Klimaanlage, Luftreiniger |52| `smart-home` | Hue, Homematic, Sensoren |53| `software` | Apps, Betriebssysteme, Lizenzen |54| `other` | Alles andere |5556## Handler Commands5758```bash59handler.sh status $WORKSPACE # Overview60handler.sh list [category] $WORKSPACE # List devices61handler.sh add <json> $WORKSPACE # Add device62handler.sh info <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Device details63handler.sh error <device-id> <code> $WORKSPACE # Error lookup64handler.sh troubleshoot <device-id> <problem> $WS # Get help65handler.sh manual <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Manual link66handler.sh warranty $WORKSPACE # Warranty overview67handler.sh maintenance $WORKSPACE # Maintenance due68handler.sh update <device-id> <json> $WORKSPACE # Update device69handler.sh remove <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Remove device70handler.sh search <query> $WORKSPACE # Search devices71handler.sh log <device-id> <note> $WORKSPACE # Add maintenance log72```7374## Data Structure7576### Device Entry7778```json79{80 "id": "dishwasher-1",81 "name": "Geschirrspüler",82 "nickname": "Spüli",83 "category": "kitchen",84 "manufacturer": "Siemens",85 "model": "SN658X06TE",86 "serialNumber": "ABC123456",87 "purchaseDate": "2022-03-15",88 "purchasePrice": 899,89 "warranty": {90 "expires": "2025-03-15",91 "type": "manufacturer",92 "notes": "3 Jahre Siemens"93 },94 "manualUrl": "https://...",95 "supportUrl": "https://...",96 "location": "Küche",97 "notes": "Salz alle 2 Monate nachfüllen",98 "maintenance": [99 {"task": "Filter reinigen", "interval": "monthly", "lastDone": "2026-01-01"}100 ],101 "errorHistory": [],102 "addedAt": "2024-01-01"103}104```105106## Error Code Lookup107108The skill searches for error codes using:1091101. **Built-in database** for common manufacturers1112. **Web search** for specific model + error code1123. **Manual extraction** if manual URL is stored113114### Common Error Code Patterns115116| Manufacturer | Pattern | Example |117|--------------|---------|---------|118| Siemens/Bosch | E + number | E24, E15 |119| Miele | F + number | F11, F53 |120| AEG | E + number | E10, E20 |121| Samsung | Letters + numbers | UE, OE, LE |122| LG | Letters | OE, IE, PE |123124## Example Session125126```127User: Ich habe einen neuen Geschirrspüler128129Bot: 🔧 Neues Gerät hinzufügen:130 131 Welche Infos hast du?132 • Hersteller?133 • Modell?134 • Seriennummer? (optional)135 • Kaufdatum?136137User: Siemens SN658X06TE, gekauft am 15.3.2022138139Bot: ✅ Gespeichert!140 141 📦 Geschirrspüler (Siemens SN658X06TE)142 📅 Gekauft: 15.03.2022143 🛡️ Garantie: bis 15.03.2025 (ABGELAUFEN)144 📄 Anleitung: [Link gefunden]145 146 Spitzname vergeben? (z.B. "Spüli")147```148149```150User: Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24151152Bot: 🔧 Siemens SN658X06TE — Fehler E24153 154 ⚠️ Bedeutung: Abpumpproblem155 Das Wasser wird nicht richtig abgepumpt.156 157 🔨 Lösung:158 1. Gerät ausschalten159 2. Sieb am Boden prüfen und reinigen160 3. Abflussschlauch auf Knicke prüfen161 4. Siphon-Anschluss kontrollieren162 5. Gerät neu starten163 164 📄 Details: Anleitung S. 45165 166 [Problem gelöst] [Weitere Hilfe]167```168169## Data Files170171Stored in `$WORKSPACE/memory/device-assistant/`:172173| File | Purpose |174|------|---------|175| `devices.json` | All registered devices |176| `error-history.json` | Past errors and solutions |177| `maintenance-log.json` | Maintenance history |178| `error-codes/` | Cached error code info |179180## Warranty Alerts181182The skill can remind you before warranties expire:183184```185⚠️ Garantie-Warnung:186187Diese Geräte laufen bald ab:188• TV Samsung (noch 30 Tage)189• Waschmaschine (noch 45 Tage)190191Tipp: Jetzt prüfen ob alles funktioniert!192```193194## Requirements195196- `jq` (JSON processing)197- `curl` (web lookups)198- Internet for error code search
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