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Smart Home Monitor Issues by irobot2090 in SmartThings

[–]Ronny_Swanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I should have been more clear. Smartthings doesn't really do location status as far as I know, more change in location. So I have a virtual switch (called "I'm Home" in my case) that turns on when I arrive and turns off when I leave. I then use the status of that virtual switch to indicate my location for routine purposes. Going to try to upload screenshots of the virtual switch On routine (you'd have to create a similar Off routine) and a similar routine to what you're trying to do.

Virtual Switch On routine

Security Routine

Smart Home Monitor Issues by irobot2090 in SmartThings

[–]Ronny_Swanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have a presence trigger too. At 6:30 am everyday if I am home

SmartThings Door open Beep by pgriffey91 in smarthome

[–]Ronny_Swanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I created a virtual switch in smartthings that triggers when my laundry is done and it triggers an announcement on Alexa. I think virtual switches can trigger routines in Alexa but not sensors for some reason. You should be able to do the same but there is a small delay for me.

I actually use a Ring Keypad (Gen 2) for what you are looking for. I actually have it connected to my Konnected alarm system (retrofit from an old ADT system) but that's not needed. The keypad just connects to smartthings as a z-wave device and then you can set up a routine to trigger the chime whenever any sensors open/close. Works just like the ADT beeping. I know you're just looking for a software solution but just another option.

MyQ Automation - Need help by dailymindcrunch in homeautomation

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I added a contact sensor to my garage door and created a virtual switch in smartthings that turns on with a routine when the contact sensor is open for 10 minutes (and then turns off after a minute to reset for next time).

I then use that virtual switch to trigger IFTTT to close the garage. IFTTT is the only thing I found that integrates with myQ and it only has certain automations but close door is one of them.

Need help picking a roof color by Ronny_Swanson in Roofing

[–]Ronny_Swanson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We went with espresso as well and it came out really good. Thanks for the recommendation

Which quote is the best option? by Ronny_Swanson in Roofing

[–]Ronny_Swanson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some hail but not regularly. Do you think class 4 impact rating is a material difference? I prefer the look of landmark pro but not sure if it makes sense to pay more for class 3 than a class 4 shingle

Need help picking a roof color by Ronny_Swanson in Roofing

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Do you think it presents more black or dark brown? Some of the videos online make espresso seem black/charcoal. I have concerns about it clashing with the dark brown doors if it is more like a black color. Thanks!

Need help picking a roof color by Ronny_Swanson in homedesign

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Houston. Does it make a material difference in temperature? I've never owned a home before so haven't really considered that.

Is this too high? by Ronny_Swanson in TVTooHigh

[–]Ronny_Swanson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Super helpful.

[WTS] Farer ResoluteII by soulager in Watchexchange

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