Need help with doorbell routine

I’m trying to determine the best way to perform the action I’m wanting.

I have integrated an Iris push-button into my NuTone intercom chime module. I have it setup to send a push notification to my phone when somebody rings the doorbell using a SmartApp. I’ve recently added an Aeon Labs micro controller to control my porch light. I’ve added it to SmartThings and it works as expected.

What I would like to do is create a routine where when the button is pressed at anytime, I still get the push notification, but I’d also like the porch light to turn on for about 5 minutes. I’d prefer it to only happen after sunset as the light is not needed during the day. I haven’t been able to find where I can set a specific time for the light to remain on for only 5 minutes after the button is pressed. It also appears that the routine will only SMS me after sunset if I set it to only work at that time.

I’m trying to streamline the process, but figured I’ll have to leave the SmartApp for the SMS, but I still can’t figure out how to only have the light on for 5 minutes. Any suggestions?

See the how to article in the community – created wiki on setting up a virtual timer for a light. That should help. :sunglasses:

http://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=How_to_create_a_virtual_timer_for_a_light

Thank you. I’ll check it out.

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Thank you for the information. I’ll check that out as well.


Well, I followed the instructions and added webCoRE but it’s not showing up in my apps yet. Maybe it will take a while. I noticed they just resolved an outage with 3rd party services. Not sure if this would affect it.

I must be doing something wrong. I double and triple checked the directions for manually installing webCoRE and it’s not showing up for me. I’ve deleted and recreated them in the web GUI.

I’m located in the USA. I followed the directions in the FAQ and location is reported as NA01 according to the web address. I double checked and now the webCoRE SmartApps aren’t there. I’m going to try and add them again today and see what it does.


Okay, I added them and now they are being reported, but the web address indicates that it’s NA02, so I’m not sure what’s going on. Either way it’s reporting in my app now so I can start working with stuff. Thanks for the help.

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