How do I connect a shortcut to a physical switch?

[stewwebdev (Stew)]

I have been setting up my SmartThings hub today. It was easy to get a couple Vizia rf switches setup and working. What I want do is make one of these switches trigger a couple of the others. I put them together in a shortcut but I cannot see how to trigger the shortcut from the switch. What am I missing?

Any advice would be appreciated.

[btk (The fish is still dead.)]

Take a look at “The Big Switch” SmartApp. That should do what you’re looking for.

[stewwebdev (Stew)]

Works like a charm. Thanks!

[JDRoberts]

This might also be of help as you learn your way around:

A Short Intro to Scheduling/Device Control/Rules in SmartThings

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