I’ve recently begun building some of my own device types for SmartThings. When I look at the available ST device icons at http://scripts.3dgo.net/smartthings/icons I see that st.custom.doorbot.doorbot is a doorbot icon for use in new device types. This leads me to think that someone has/is working on doorbot compatibility. For those of us with a gate, the ability to use a doorbot (and then remotely open the gate via relay/door strike) would be a massive help.
Does anyone else have a solution for gate entry involving a door strike? I can’t use a keypad lock as none of them are weatherproof. Thanks so much for your feedback!
Another one that has potential is SkyBell. I understand SmartThings (Urman) has one in house but like Doorbot there is no official API yet.
Both products got off to shaky starts. I have SkyBell which is OK but I’m frustrated that it is a device island in the home automation sea so to speak.
Hello Beckwith, I would like to thank you for your honest review and mention of our product. Here at Skybell, we are always interested in hearing what our customer’s needs are for the future automation of their smart homes. If you have any suggestions please feel free to contact me at t.day@skybell.com and thank you again for being a Skybell customer.
