I don't understand the SmartThings/SmartApps ecosystem -- thoughts and feedback after several weeks

[geko]

@L3Home

Things such as: When Away, if one of (Door 1, 2, Window 1, 2, 3, …) state enters OPEN or Motion state enters MOTION DETECTED, send push notification+activate siren 1 and siren 2(sound 2, volume 3)+photo burst on camera 1+photo burst on camera 2.

Already done that.

[OBSOLETE] Smart Alarm is here

Current Smart Alarm version is 2.4.2. Please follow this thread for updates: Like many others, I’m interested in using SmartThings as a cheap substitute for a self-monitored alarm system. I tried using “Smart Security” app, but was not very happy with it. So I wrote “Smart Alarm” - a multi-zone virtual alarm panel. It features: Up to 16 independent security zones Unlimited number of sensors (contact, motion, fire, moisture) per zone Two arming modes - Away and Stay Optional entry and exit delays Zones can be designated as Interior (armed in Away mode only) Exterior (armed in both Away and Stay modes) and Alert (always armed) Zone bypass allows quickly exclude select zones Setting of an alarm can activate sirens, turn on light switches, send push notifications and text messages Silent …