Is it not possible to create a RULES API that works when the device is offline?

[jnettleton (Jerry Nettleton)]

Local routine execution has a new feature that is in beta testing now. The new hub firmware should be released soon. Check out the conversation at:

Hub Firmware Beta Group | Local Routine Execution with Manually Run Routines is Ready for Testing

Expanded Local Routine Execution for Hub Connected Devices The SmartThings Development team is ready to begin the second and final phase of local execution of manually run routines (previously Scenes in the SmartThings mobile app). This phase supports the ability to create automatic routines that execute locally when all associated manually run routines are also running locally. This functionality is available for current enrollees of the Hub Firmware Beta Group using the latest beta hub firmware, which was released on Friday, September 22. Getting Started With this beta release, you can start testing this new feature by creating a new routine using the SmartThings app. Routines are eligible for local execution when the hub firmware version 0.50 or later is installed and all associated m…