Help with virtual switch that used to be controlled via webCore

[h0ckeysk8er (Bruce Pinsky)]

@Insaneoctane

I’m not as smart as most on this board. I generally hobble solutions from other’s great work. The loss of webCore in ST broke something critical for me that I need some help fixing. I used the http commands associated with webCore pistons to turn a virtual device (My hot tub motor status) on/off. I have a server script that queries my spa every 5 minutes and POSTS the motor status to a webCore piston. This gave me access in ST to know if my spa was on or off within 5 minutes of accuracy and I have automations that need that status to work.

Now what? I started reading about edge drivers, but didn’t see how to update a virtual switch status remotely. Sounds like I may not need to go through the cloud anymore? That would be nice, but really need some guidance of anyone is interested…

Any help appreciated.

Thinking that this driver from @TAustin will help you.

[ST Edge] Web Requestor: a driver to issue local POST and GET HTTP requests

I have a new Edge driver to share that provides the ability to issue POST and GET web requests to a specified URL. This functionality can help users that may today depend on webCoRE or other cloud-based means to do a similar task. Of course being an Edge driver it enables you to have fast & local automations. There are two ways this driver can be used: Pre-configure up to 50 different POST/GET URL strings, which can then be individually triggered through Automations/Rules or via a button in the mobile app. Issue custom URL POST/GET commands from within a Rule >>>>>UPDATE: Please go to this readme file for the latest instructions Limitations Although GET method is supported, it currently does not actually do anything with the returned data from the server. I’m open to ideas he…