Changing mode manually by virtual device

[JDRoberts]

OK, I have added post 18 to the change mode FAQ and it will explain how to do this without using Alexa helper.

FAQ: How to Add a New Location Mode, or Manually Change from One Location Mode to Another (Classic App)

If for whatever reason, you don’t want to use Alexa helper, there is a very simple smartapp in the “marketplace” section of the official mobile app which only does one thing: assign a mode to a switch. To find that one open the mobile app, select the marketplace section (use the*icon at the bottom of the screen), choose “smart apps”, choose “lights and switches” and you will find it. [image] Click on it and complete the set up wizard. You can do one switch changing to one mode. Now you have a switch that will activate that mode. You will have to repeat this installation for each virtual switch that you have. ( One of the big advantages of Alexa helper is that it will let you do multiple switches in one set up wizard. But this way should still work. )