IFTTT how to set the dimmer level?

[marktheknife (Mark)]

Create a virtual momentary switch in smartthings.

FAQ: Creating a virtual Groovy Device [OBSOLETE]

Virtual / Simulated Device Types are functional “Things” but are not physical devices you have. Installing them allows you to control them via SmartApp’s just as you would a physical smart device. Creating Virtual Devices - On/Off Switches There are many reasons you’d have the need for a virtual switch. You want one switch to control multiple other switches and/or commands. You have a multi relay device and want to control the relays individually. (currently ST doesn’t support this) You could use virtual switches the same way you’d use Hello Home Actions, to take care of multiple actions or state changes with the change of your virtual switch state. To create a Virtual Switch Login to the IDE @ https://graph.api.smartthings.com/ Click “My Devices” Click the “New Device” Button Ente…

In your IFTTT applet set this new virtual switch as the “that” to turn on with ST.

Back in ST, create a smart lighting automation. The switch you want to control is your real dimmer switch. Set it to “turn on and set level.” The trigger is your virtual momentary switch.

This way, when your air sensor does whatever you set in IFTTT, the virtual momentary switch in ST will turn on (momentarily). Your smart lighting automation will set the dimmer level of your real dimmer because the virtual momentary switch just turned on.