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| − | This is a collection of | + | This is a collection of things that I have learned over the years. Stay tuned for more Tips & Tricks... |
=== Simulated Switches === | === Simulated Switches === | ||
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[[File:SimSwitchCreation.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[File:SimSwitchCreation.jpg|thumb|left]] | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 involving virtual switches. |
| − | To create a SimSwitch, | + | To create a SimSwitch, we can use a web browser to: |
| − | * Log into | + | * Log into [https://account.smartthings.com/ SmartThing's IDE] |
* Choose “My Devices” at the top | * Choose “My Devices” at the top | ||
* Click on “+ New Device” in the top right | * Click on “+ New Device” in the top right | ||
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Once the device is added, ST will see it within a few seconds, but you will also have to [[#Adding_devices_to_webCoRE|add the device to webCoRE]]. | Once the device is added, ST will see it within a few seconds, but you will also have to [[#Adding_devices_to_webCoRE|add the device to webCoRE]]. | ||
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=== Adding devices to webCoRE === | === Adding devices to webCoRE === | ||
* Connect the device to SmartThings first | * 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 | * 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 | * Select a category, and place a check-mark next to any device that you want webCoRE to see and/or control | ||
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=== New Section === | === New Section === | ||
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| + | More stuff coming soon... | ||
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| + | === Handy Links for Reference === | ||
| + | * [https://dashboard.webcore.co/ Dashboard] (where we create & edit our pistons) | ||
| + | * [https://account.smartthings.com/ SmartThings IDE] (where we can add new devices) | ||
| + | * webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/latest Latest Topics] (great community for like-minded people) | ||
| + | * webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/c/tutorials Tutorials] | ||
| + | * webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/c/Examples Example Pistons] (great place to get inspired!) | ||
| + | * [[Functions|webCoRE Functions]] (data processing & conversions) | ||
| + | * [[Expressions|webCoRE Expressions]] (mathematical constructions) | ||
| + | * [[TWC_Weather|$twc.weather]] (which replaces [[Weather|$weather]]) | ||
| + | * [https://fontawesome.com/icons?d=gallery Font Awesome Icons] (can be inserted in tiles, piston states etc) | ||
| + | * [https://hotemoji.com/copy-paste.html Emoji reference] (can be inserted in SMS, notifications, tiles, piston states etc) | ||
| + | * [http://alexa.amazon.com/ Amazon Alexa Settings] | ||
Revision as of 04:14, 20 March 2019
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 involving virtual switches.
To create a SimSwitch, we can use a web browser to:
- Log into SmartThing's 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.
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)
New Section
More stuff coming soon...
Handy Links for Reference
- Dashboard (where we create & edit our pistons)
- SmartThings IDE (where we can add new devices)
- webCoRE Forum - Latest Topics (great community for like-minded people)
- webCoRE Forum - Tutorials
- webCoRE Forum - Example Pistons (great place to get inspired!)
- webCoRE Functions (data processing & conversions)
- webCoRE Expressions (mathematical constructions)
- $twc.weather (which replaces $weather)
- Font Awesome Icons (can be inserted in tiles, piston states etc)
- Emoji reference (can be inserted in SMS, notifications, tiles, piston states etc)
- Amazon Alexa Settings
