ExtensionState

Since 0.4.0 AMI Actions

Check Extension Status.

Last reviewed 2026-04-14

ExtensionState

Description

Report the extension state for given extension. If the extension has a hint, will use devicestate to check the status of the device connected to the extension.

Will return an Extension Status message. The response will include the hint for the extension and the status.

Arguments

ActionID - ActionID for this transaction. Will be returned.
Exten required - Extension to check state on.
Context required - Context for extension.

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