I want to use ST for security. I’ve got the smart security working with the things that came with the starter kit fine. I’ve added the “good night” routine to auto come on at night. However, although it works fine, giving me iOS notifications and texts through the night if detects something, we hav…

You could use either a motion sensor upstairs or door sensor on your bedroom door. A regular routine can disarm SHM between X hours when things happen (using the motion sensor). Then have another routine for arming SHM when things quiet down between X hours. Doesn’t look like there is a time range o…

SHM mode changes can be both a trigger and an action in Rule Machine.

[image] jdawson: SHM mode changes can be both a trigger and an action in Rule Machine. oh cool! i must have an old version installed. Off to update…

Yeah I think it was only a version or two ago that it was added!

Knew someone would! Thanks… So sorry for noob questions, what is rule machine? I’m new to ST and I’m finding it more complicated than I imagined it was.

No worries! That’s what this forum is for. Rule Machine is a SmartApp created by one of the members/developers on here [image] Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support Community Created SmartApps R…

Ah ha ok sorry… I actually have that in the smart apps>my apps section. But someone said there is a newer version, how do I check my version please. If there is a newer one, do I just copy and paste the code again on my computer. @jdawson can I ask your rules/triggers etc specifically please for …

@R2D2 Yes, just overwrite the old codes with new one to update. Publish the Rule Machine code and save the Rule code.

No problem. I have two rules: [image] [image] [image] [image] As you can see, I also have a door that will trigger “Up In The Night!”. The trick here is the mode criteria, otherwise you’d put your house in night mode anytime the motion sensors didn’t see motion.

Back again @jdawson I’ve just got my new motion sensors to help me with false triggers when the dog gets up! I’m having trouble though, I’m following you’re example and screenshots, however in the define conditions I’ve got my back door sensor closed and ground floor motion “none”. In define a rul…

How can I do this: dog sets off alarms at night

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No worries! That’s what this forum is for. Rule Machine is a SmartApp created by one of the members/developers on here

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How can I do this: dog sets off alarms at night

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