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=== Handy Links for Reference ===
 
=== Handy Links for Reference ===
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Here are a few links that I have found to be helpful
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==== webCoRE & SmartThings ====
 
* [https://dashboard.webcore.co/ Dashboard]  (where we create & edit our pistons)
 
* [https://dashboard.webcore.co/ Dashboard]  (where we create & edit our pistons)
 
* [https://account.smartthings.com/ SmartThings IDE]  (where we can add new devices)
 
* [https://account.smartthings.com/ SmartThings IDE]  (where we can add new devices)
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* [[Expressions|webCoRE Expressions]]  (mathematical constructions)
 
* [[Expressions|webCoRE Expressions]]  (mathematical constructions)
 
* [[TWC_Weather|$twc.weather]]  (which replaces [[Weather|$weather]])
 
* [[TWC_Weather|$twc.weather]]  (which replaces [[Weather|$weather]])
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==== Other Resources ====
 
* [https://fontawesome.com/icons?d=gallery Font Awesome Icons]  (can be inserted in tiles, piston states etc)
 
* [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)
 
* [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]
 
* [http://alexa.amazon.com/ Amazon Alexa Settings]
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==== Advanced Pistons ====
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/making-voice-announcements-controlling-amazon-alexa-echo/6286/ Making voice announcements & controlling Amazon Alexa Echo]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/webcore-asks-a-question-my-voice-response-determines-the-action/9871/ WebCoRE asks a question, my voice response determines the action]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/send-a-notification-to-only-one-device-without-a-sim-card/7829/ Send a notification to only ONE device without a SIM card]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/gauge-for-length-of-day-showing-solstices-equinoxes/5633/ Gauge for Length of Day (showing Solstices & Equinoxes)]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/making-a-24-hour-clock-with-webcore/11202/ Making a 24 hour Clock with webCoRE]

Revision as of 23:45, 21 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

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 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

Here are a few links that I have found to be helpful

webCoRE & SmartThings

Other Resources

Advanced Pistons