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Revision as of 00:08, 20 March 2019
Hello and welcome!!
This is a collection of tips that work well for me. Stay tuned for more Tips & Tricks...
Simulated Switches
I often hear people talk about "Virtual Switches" as well as "Simulated Switches", but they are not the same. Personally, I will only recommend using "Simulated Switches", since I have seen a lot of errors lately involving virtual switches.
To create a SimSwitch, we can use a web browser to:
- Log into the IDE
- Choose “My Devices” at the top
- Click on “+ New Device” in the top right
Then use the image on the left as a guide:
Side Note: Sometimes I have to use an "Incognito" or "Private Browsing Window" to be able to log into the IDE.
Once the device is added, ST will see it within a few seconds, but you will also have to add the device to webCoRE.
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Adding devices to webCoRE
- Connect the device to SmartThings first
- Toggle the device using the SmartThings app on your phone to make sure it is working
- Add the device to webCoRE by going to: Automation > SmartApps > webCoRE > Settings > Available devices > Available devices
- Select a category, and place a check-mark next to any device that you want webCoRE to see and/or control
- Save multiple times until you are back in the SmartApps page
- You can now use this device in webCoRE. If you still do not see it, try a hard refresh to your Dashboard. (Ctrl-F5)
