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[eibyer]

Sometimes it’s just easier to create a virtual switch that you can turn on and off to trigger tasks that you’re experimenting on.

FAQ: Creating a virtual Groovy Device [OBSOLETE]

Need a FAQ for the simplest version of this: a virtual on/off switch. Maybe even two FAQs, one for why you would want one with use case examples and one step by step how to for creating one in ST. Thanks! 2023 Update Since groovy will be going away soon, so will groovy virtual switches. See the new FAQ for on the replacements: FAQ: Creating Virtual Devices Without the IDE

After you create the virtual switch, you can use it as your trigger as in:

IF
VirtualSwitch changes to on
Then
Using your_devices
  > Do this..