WCmore's Tips

Hello and welcome!!

This is a collection of things that I have learned over the years. 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
• Test the device using the SmartThings app on your phone to make sure the new device is working thru the hub
• 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)

Handy Links for Reference

• Dashboard (where we create our pistons)
• webCoRE Functions
• webCoRE Expressions
• $twc.weather (which replaces $weather)
• Emoji reference (can be inserted in pistons in notifications, tiles, piston states etc)