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logar · 2016-09-06 18:45:37 UTC

Can anyone help me to have my Aeron Siren give a short beep when a door is opened or closed??? thanks!

krlaframboise · 2016-09-06 18:55:41 UTC

You can use a custom monitor in SHM or other SmartApps like Speaker Notify with Sound or CoRE to make it beep if you’re using the device handler below.

[RELEASE] Aeon Labs Multifunction Siren Community Created Device Types

Aeon Labs Multifunction Siren (Aeon Labs Siren - Model:ZW080-A17) This is a new device handler for the Aeon Labs Siren that provides a lot of new functionality. Main Screen The main screen allows you to turn on/off the Alarm, play the Beep Tone, play the Beep Tone Schedule, and play the 6 preset Beeps. To change the Alarm and Beep preferences can be changed from the Settings screen. [image] Alarm Settings You can choose the sound and volume that the default Alarm should use and an optional Duration. If the specified Duration is greater than 0, the alarm will automatically turn off after that number of seconds. [image] Beep Settings You can completely customize the default Beep sound and repetition, but it's limited to a maximum play time of 20 seconds. Sound #3 …

logar · 2016-09-06 19:21:36 UTC

Thank you.

But how do I install this and use it? Please bear with my inexperience. Thanks!

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logar · 2016-09-06 19:56:22 UTC

Thanks but I don’t know how to install this? What are the detailed steps I need to use to make this work? Thanks for your help!

krlaframboise · 2016-09-06 20:35:03 UTC

This page explains how to use custom SmartApps and Device Handlers:

FAQ: An Overview of Using Custom Code in SmartThings FAQ

So you're new to SmartThings, you asked a question, and someone suggested "custom code" as an answer. Or you were browsing the forums, and you found something that sounded like it would be perfect for what you wanted, but again, "uses custom code." What does that mean, how hard is it to do, and what's the difference between a "SmartApp" and a "Device Type Handler"? (Note: the official terminology has changed a couple of times. "device type handler," "device handler," "DTH," and "device type" all mean the same thing, and you will find all these terms used in the forums.) SECTION I: SMARTAPPS AND DEVICE HANDLERS: WHAT THEY ARE SmartAPPS: Tiny Programs to decide what a specific device should do when, or to collect the information from a specific device SmartApps, including the var…

logar · 2016-09-06 20:52:34 UTC

OK, I’ve been able to create a new device handler with the code - but how do I edit the device itself to use the new device handler??? I don’t see where I can do that

krlaframboise · 2016-09-07 01:21:10 UTC

Go to My Devices in the IDE and then click your device and change the “type”. The custom device handlers will be located at the very bottom of the list.

Once you’ve changed the device handler, open the device in the mobile app, go into the settings and tap Done.

logar · 2016-09-07 17:53:53 UTC

Thanks and I got this to work. However, now the question is what to specifically do to have the alarm just make a “beep” (NOT an alarm!) when a particular door opens or closes. Any help there?

krlaframboise · 2016-09-07 19:08:37 UTC

Which SmartApp do you plan on using to monitor the door?

logar · 2016-09-07 19:55:27 UTC

I’m not actually sure – that is part of the help I need as to what is best to be able to just make a beep when opened and closed. I want to be able to know if a door in my home is being used when I’m not near it

Thanks!

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krlaframboise · 2016-09-08 01:29:18 UTC

Here are instructions for setting this up using Smart Home Monitor.

In the mobile app, go to the dashboard page.
Click the settings icon
On the Configure screen, tap Custom
Tap New Monitoring Rule
Choose Open/Close Sensor
Select the sensor you want to monitor
Specify whether you want it to monitor for open, closed or both.
Tap Next
Tap Audio Notifications
Choose the Siren from the Audio Player drop down.
Change the Notification field to “Custom Message”.
Enter custombeep1 into the play this message field.
Tap done.

The device handler has 6 beeps preset that you can use. custombeep1, custombeep2, and custombeep3 play 1 beep and custombeep4, custombeep5, and custombeep6 play 3 short beeps.

There’s additional information on the page with the device handler that explains all the other beep related things you can do.

logar · 2016-09-08 02:57:28 UTC

Kevin

Thank you so much for the help and instructions!

Gary

logar · 2016-09-08 15:49:57 UTC

Thanks Kevin. It is working except even though I set the beep as a single beep - it keeps beeping about 3 times! I've tried different settings but it seems to keep doing it.

Any suggestions?

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logar · 2016-09-08 16:48:00 UTC

O e more thing. If I set it to beep only when open - it also beeps when closed! Help!

krlaframboise · 2016-09-08 21:31:34 UTC

Can you post screenshots of the page where you specify what you want to monitor and the audio notifications screen?

logar · 2016-09-08 22:08:26 UTC

Kevin,

Here you go.

It seems that there are multiple (I think 2 now) beeps when opening or closing the door. Also, when I have tried your custom beep buttons, there are no changes.

Thanks for all of your help on this – you are great and appreciated!

Gary

krlaframboise · 2016-09-08 23:21:33 UTC

Can you post a screenshot of the device’s settings screen in the mobile app?

logar · 2016-09-09 17:55:24 UTC

You can see that I have posted the screen shots for you. Why am I getting multiple beeps when the door opens AND when it closes - even if I set it to just bee upon opening?

krlaframboise · 2016-09-09 18:09:32 UTC

In my last post I asked for a screenshot of the device settings, which you haven’t posted…

logar · 2016-09-09 18:23:07 UTC

Ooops! Sorry - here they are

How can I have my Aeron Siren give a short beep when a door is opened or closed?