sapiravid
(Ravid)
December 21, 2016, 12:40am
1
Any idea how can I connect the blinds and shutters motors to smartthings? I haven’t found such switch which officially works with ST
There’s nothing official, but quite a few community members have done different kinds of projects for window coverings.
If you check the quick browse this in the community – created wiki and look for the list in the project section for window coverings, you’ll be able to see what other people have done.
There’s also a window coverings list under smart apps, so that would be worth looking at too, it might take you to some different threads.
Just be aware that anything that refers to the SmartThings thingshield won’t work because that device has been discontinued. But there are a number of other devices that people are using.
http://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Quick_Browse_the_Community-Created_SmartApps_Forum_Section
Francky
December 22, 2016, 8:22pm
3
If you want to automate an existing dumb window blind, and if you’re a bit handy, look here, it’s really cool.
So I purchased a Spark Core a few weeks back and decided to have some fun.
First and foremost a big thank you to @juano2310 , I borrowed and updated your Spark Core device type. It now serves as a dimmer switch for blinds.
So the core of the code is located here:
Things you will need:
A Spark Core
A servo (preferably analog)
Standard horizontal slat window blinds (plantation style will work too)
DIY mentality
Steps
Wire up your spark core with the servo.
Create your Spark Core Blinds device type using the github code
Create your window Blinds device
Load the Spark code to www.spark.io/build
Add the Spark Core device id and access token to the device this can be done on the smart app under preferences for the device.
Put on your DIY hat finally and with your wife’s per…
ZebraBlinds
(Neal (www.zebrablinds.com / www.zebrablinds.ca))
December 22, 2016, 8:24pm
4
And if you haven’t purchased anything for your windows yet, there is this as well:
Cick the blue link: March 8, 2017 - New Product Announcement
I have been a part of the smartthings community for only about three months, and I’ve seen a lot of interesting ideas and devices. I would like to introduce one that we have been working on and seems to fill in a need for some people:
Full Disclaimer: We are dealers of Graber products, all our products are made to order at custom sizes and options.
Video with SmartThings v2 hub:
Controlling Multiple Shades (Solar Shade on the left and Cellular Shade on the right)
Graber’s virtual cord shades utilize Z-Wave+ to operate. This means it can be directly integrated with Samsung’s SmartThings and other home automation systems. In SmartThings, it works as a dimmer switch so using Smart Lighting it should be able to run locally…
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