on September 15, 2016, an update was released to the android and iOS smartthings mobile apps which removed the ability to add a new mode through the app. Hopefully this was just a glitch and it will be re-added soon. Meanwhile, you can still add a new mode through the IDE. Instructions in the follo…

Very helpful. where is the current mode displayed in App 2.0??

[image] jefo13: Very helpful. where is the current mode displayed in App 2.0?? In the IOS app, click on the My Home icon at the bottom of the screen (4 little squares). The mode will be in the upper left quadrant. In this screenshot, “Home” is the mode. [image]

Wow, I can’t believe I missed that. thanks

[image] jefo13: Wow, I can’t believe I missed that. thanks It doesn’t appear on the first screen, you have to go into the My Home view.:sunglasses:

I want to create a mode called “Dark”. I have created that mode, but I want to change to that mode automatically if the Lux reading on my sensor drops below a certain value. I tried to use a routine to change the mode automatically, but apparently Lux readings are not supported in routines. Is there…

There are multiple ways but this is the most comprehensive. If you are not familiar with it make sure to read the release notes at the top of the thread. [image] Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support Commu…

Well I’ll be darned. I use Rule machine extensively. Actually the reason I wanted to set the mode to “dark” is so I can use that mode in rule machine to automate my lights when it is dark. I never thought to look at Rule machine to set the mode.

[image] damohabir: I never thought to look at Rule machine to set the mode. That is somewhat amusing :smile:

Where do you find the Alexa app mentioned that allows the virtual switches to be created?

[image] JPLW: Where do you find the Alexa app mentioned that allows the virtual switches to be created? [image] [RELEASE] Alexa Helper Community Created SmartApps All, Be sure to read this thread…newer version is listed below Been quiet lately installing more Echo…

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

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jnschemm (James) January 22, 2016, 3:59pm 13

There are multiple ways but this is the most comprehensive. If you are not familiar with it make sure to read the release notes at the top of the thread.

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

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