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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.
 
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, I use a web browser to:
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To create a SimSwitch, we can use a web browser to:
  
 
* Log into the [https://account.smartthings.com/ IDE]
 
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=== Adding devices to webCoRE ===
 
=== Adding devices to webCoRE ===

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

SimSwitchCreation.jpg

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)

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