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…

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 …

Is there any update on this? I am a newbie, and it seems there have been changes in regards to how modes work… I was able to add a new mode online, it showed up shortly on my phone (Android) and now it does not. When the smartapp was supposed to trigger a mode change I got a text that said "Tried…

I just tried adding a new mode and adding an automation that used it and it worked fine for me, so I’m not sure what’s going on. But I use an iPhone, I don’t know if there’s a different issue with android. I’d suggest getting in touch with support, maybe they can see something from their side. h…

Thank you… I set it from my Ipad and it worked.There is definitely some issue on the Android side…

I’m 6 month user; trying to add modes & smarter automation. I’ve done user IDE and successfully added a new mode “Motion Monitor Outside”. This also shows up now under the ios app as one add’l mode (below the standard Away, Home, Night.) In my (new) automation routine “Watching Outside” I see I c…

See if this helps explain how you can use modes. I’m sorry it’s so complicated, it just is. But once you get used to it, it’s not so bad. [image] Modes - What is their trigger? iOS I know I’m missing something…I figured out how to create a Routine but inside it gives the…

I finally got it. Under the SHM as Custom monitor, very bottom, More Options to select when(event) to trigger the customer mode. I can’t believe how many posts I read ~ and thanks to everyone to adds any details and esp the expert’s patience. Lots to learn.

@JDRoberts . I have a mode question. Say I want a motion detector to work at two times. I want it to work when we are all Away, and I also want it to work at Night, if we are Away or not. I have the option of setting the detector’s modes, but if I check both Away and Night, will that mean it wil…

It depends on exactly which automation you are using, as different ones handle modes somewhat differently. If you are using the official smartlighting feature, then the automation will work in any of the modes that you check on the more options list: [image]

It is actually for my Arlo cameras, and they are configured in Smart Home Monitor.

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

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See if this helps explain how you can use modes. I’m sorry it’s so complicated, it just is. But once you get used to it, it’s not so bad.

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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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