How to create device group in the V2 classic app?

Apps & Clients
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In the Classic app, how do I create a virtual switch that is a group of real devices?

I did this about 2 years ago but don’t see a way to do it now.

Thanks.

2

in the marketplace, there is a smart app to create virtual switches. Then you can use Smart Lighting mirror function to have the group of real devices follow the virtual one.

alternatively, the new app has a native Light Group feature that is super easy to use. But unfortunately it is currently only available for manual control (can’t be used in automatons or scenes)

3

Awesome! I see the virtual connector. But how do I add devices to it so it is able to turn lights on/off? Not understanding what you mean about mirroring. I know the functionality but don’t see how it plays into this setup.

No desire to upgrade to the new app. I’ll just lose a lot of functionality. Classic app works perfectly. Not broke. No need fix.

4

One could argue it is broke if it isn’t easy to figure out simple functionality like light groups…but anyway.

It’s a two step process:

  1. create a virtual switch.
  2. Create a Smart Lighting rule that says real bulbs mirror virtual switch.

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5

There is a how to article in the community – created wiki on creating groups that might help:

https://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Group_Lights_Together

6

Excellent! Got it. Thanks.