Is SmartThings Hub can send pings?

[JDRoberts]

There is no way to do it with SmartThings itself, but there are devices made for exactly this purpose. There are several discussion threads in the forum about them. See:

ResetPlug for Modem/Router/Hub

This particular issue has been discussed in the forum many times before. you can use a variety of equipment for it. The only thing you cannot do is use a switch that is only controlled by SmartThings to turn it back on on demand. Some people do have a switch which runs on a timer. But mostly it’s easier to just use a switch which can also be controlled without using SmartThings. For example, a WeMo switch allows for independent control. Here are some of the previous discussions Different needs, different solutions, but the same basic idea There are more discussions than these, but they pretty much all come down to the same thing – – use a separate switch which can be controlled even if smartthings is down. Some are fancier than others, some autodetect a power los…

In particular, 3GStore, EZOutlet, and ResetPlug all make devices for this purpose, with different features.

https://www.amazon.com/3Gstore-Remote-Power-IP-Switch/dp/B00LLVQ9OI?tag=stdisc-20

Amazon.com: ezOutlet2 - Internet Enabled IP Remote Power Switch with Reboot (AC...

Ankuoo also offers a very inexpensive stripped down version for under $20. No notifications, only one outlet, but it does have both pings and a once a day timer option.

https://www.amazon.com/Ankuoo-Reset-Monitor-Router-Wi-Fi/dp/B072F85H5B/