Is there a 'Here's some easy, cool, beginner stuff you can do with SmartThings" post/section?

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#1

Sorry if this has been asked before (it probably has, Iā€™m useless at searching forums) but Iā€™m basically just looking for some easy, first steps into whatā€™s possible. Iā€™ve had a SmartThings kit for about 2 months now, and pretty much the only thing itā€™s used for is when the front door opens and my keys arrive home, both of which I know because, well, Iā€™ve opened it and my keys are in my hand.

Iā€™ve got a few Amazon vouchers stored away if thereā€™s any extra stuff I can pick up to make it a more useful experience.

Cheers for any advice.

#2

Get an Amazon echo and some lights to start with. Also, consider adding a Harmony Hub. The Echo-ST-Harmony integration is the best and most fun thing to do.

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#3

Iā€™m wondering this too! Like a newbieā€™s guide to Smartthings link.
For example, I want to make sure my hub has the latest firmware and canā€™t find where to check for that or some doā€™s and donā€™ts

#4

The Projects section of the forums is a good place to browse for inspiration. :sunglasses:

https://community.smartthings.com/c/projects-stories/none

You might also find the scheduling FAQ of interest: