Heat tape (cable) control

[dmw999 (Doug)]

Continuing the discussion from Smart Weather station tile app:

@dmw999

@zosobao

Where does a V2 user find Smart Weather station or its code? I can’t find it.

There is a built-in device type to start from. In the IDE when creating a device you just have to scroll down to the entry for SmartWeather Tile in the device type list.

Then you set the ZIP code or PWS:stationID (from weather underground) in the mobile app and hit the refresh tile. However, it will NOT refresh on its own…

It has been stated in other places that the SmartWeather Station Controller doesn’t work in v2 hub - I haven’t tried it so this is UNCONFIRMED by me. To make it refresh on its own you need to use a SmartApp called Pollster. This will periodically call and get new data. Search in the community here for the latest version and how to install it.

A slight wrinkle here is that Pollster doesn’t work with this device type, as is. You need to make a local version of the device type, using the original as a template, and then add the Polling capability. The IDE has a way to create a new device type from a template, however, the new device type has the same name but is located at the bottom of the device type list - need to make sure that you pick the new/local device type when creating a device.

I’m not sure I linked to the other thread properly - haven’t tried to do that before. When you get into the IDE you go to the Device Handler section now. Create a new handler (upper right). The modification is to change where is says:
capability “Sensor”
to:
capability “Sensor”
capability “Polling”

then “Save” and “Publish” “For Me”.

The next step after that is to go to your “My Devices” section in the IDE and create a new device and pick YOUR new device handler to use for it.

Then you can install the Pollster SmartApp and have it refresh the weather tile.

It is easier than it sounds but it does have a lot of steps.

If you bought a device that you could install or place outside then you just (may) need a screwdriver and virtual thermostat… Several motion sensors have a temperature sensor built into them, for example.