Combining multiple lightbulbs to act as 1

[tycalmc (Jim)]

Ok newbie question I have been looking everywhere (because I hate asking newbie questions) but everything I find is outdated. The Big Switch, long press to combine, etc. I just got my first lightbulbs and my light needs 2 of them to work so how can I turn them on and off in the app with the push of 1 button? I have them automated to come on when we come home but I want to be able to turn them off without switching the the light switch.

Again sorry for the probably very easy question. I have had smartthing for a couple months now but everything has been garage doors, ecobee, and front door locks. this is my first attempt at lighting.

[dc1515 (David)]

I use an app called dim with me. It controls 2 smart bulbs that are in the same fixture.

Dim With Me App Updated

All, I have updated the “Dim With Me” app. Please get the latest code from below. The update fixes a problem with some dimmer devices only setting the “level” event. Dim with me was subscribing to “setLevel” event only. It now subscribes to both. Make sure to cut and past from github using the “raw” screen. Past it to your IDE, save and publish. I’ll submit “Dim with Me” to ST soon so we can stop cut and pasting for future updates.

This app + virtual dimmer gives me one switch/dimmer that will control the 2 bulbs together.

[scarymike23 (Michael Boggs)]

You can do this with the smartapp Smart Lighting.

[scarymike23 (Michael Boggs)]

Shot, just realized you want to do it with an app button.

I think you can do this with a routine.

[Jimxenus]

Take a look at this device handler for a Minimote $19.95 at
http://smile.amazon.com/Aeon-Labs-DSA03202-v1-Minimote/dp/B00KU7ERAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459610291&sr=8-1&keywords=Minimote

This will give you virtual buttons that you can press to control things from your phone or Minimote.

[OBSOLETE] Improved UI for Aeon Minimote

Decided to write out an updated Aeon Minimote device handler so I could do testing without having the remote in hand all the time. I’ve seen great ideas like the one that installs an individual virtual button per button device selected via Virtual Buttons SmartApp, but didn’t feel like having my device list spammed with each button as an additional device. So I went ahead and upgraded the tiles for the SmartThings Aeon Minimote device handler. Would be cool to get the main Aeon Minimote device handler updated with the UI, but haven’t had time to look through submitting pull requests and requirements/acceptable standards yet. You’re welcome to check it out at: https://github.com/kyse/SmartThingsPublic/tree/master/devicetypes/kyse/kyses-aeon-minimote.src

You will also need a smart app to tell what the buttons do. You can use Button Controller +

Button Controller+ Help

I have installed the Button Controller+ app found here: https://github.com/bravenel/SmartThings/blob/master/Button%20Controller%2B And I have an Aeon Minimote V1 I have it setup and working, however, I am confused as to the “DimLevel 1” and “DimLevel 2” options. What I would like to see happen is press button 1 to turn on the light, and the next press be dim level 1, the next press be dim level 2, and the next press be off. Is this possible?

Or the more powerful Rule Machine

Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support

Rule Machine is no longer available.

This might even work without actually having a Minimote and just use your phone as the controller.

[tycalmc (Jim)]

thank you so much the Dim with me app worked perfectly. I knew there should be an easy way to do this. I think I am going to buy light switches next time so I don’t have this problem or the bigger problem is my 2 year old likes to turn light switches on and off so I am sure this switch will be off when I really want it on.

[bamarayne (Jason "The Enabler" as deemed so by @Smart)]

@tycalmc

Ok newbie question I have been looking everywhere (because I hate asking newbie questions) but everything I find is outdated. The Big Switch, long press to combine, etc. I just got my first lightbulbs and my light needs 2 of them to work so how can I turn them on and off in the app with the push of 1 button? I have them automated to come on when we come home but I want to be able to turn them off without switching the the light switch

Create a virtual switch. Use either rule machine or smart lighting and create a rule controlling both bulbs and the virtual switch as the trigger.

[Fuzzyligic (Stuart Buchanan)]

if you use Philips Hue the new Hue (Re-Connect) app includes Scenes and Groups for doing this.