Hi All,
I got this working following Bigg_X’s suggestions, which slight modifications. It was quite easy to do. Here are the steps I followed:
- Created a Virtual Lock in Smartthings API
Following these directions: FAQ: Creating a virtual Device
but instead of a Simulated Switch, select Simulated Lock.
(Simulated switches cannot be used as a trigger in Alexa routines, as I learned, but locks can)
This should show up in the ST app and also in the Alexa app.
- In Alexa, add two new Routines.
For trigger, select the simulated lock that you just created. If Unlocked, turn on the Goove light. If locked, turned it off. (both trigger and action are under Smart Home)
That’s all! Works fine. Cannot change color and such in ST from this single Simulated Lock - however, multiple locks can be added that trigger different colors, if one desires. For me, On-Off is enough.
Unfortunately they cannot be used in routines in ST - those only take switches, not locks. Arg…