Hello, We have a smartthings plug that monitors when the washing machine is done. However, the smart app I was using for power monitoring no longer works. What is the recommended way to monitor the washing machine? It needs to detect that the washing machine went on and then went off. Thanks in…

Brand and model of the washing machine? What country are you in? Some features are region locked. :disappointed_relieved: What smartapp were you using before?

Thanks for responding so quickly The washer is plugged to a SmartThings plug-in outlet that reports power. I am in the US. The washer is Samsungs but an older model that does not have smart features. Previously I used I think three, I think custom monitors had a power monitor option, there was a …

I set mine up using sharp tools following the example from this video. You could take the same approach but replace the vibration active components with power above a certain level. [image] Laundry machine alerts for those who have setup a notification using Samsung’s multisensor f…

I use ST routines. See the attached. [image] Replacement for Laundry Monitor SmartApps & Automations You can do it in Smartthings with a virtual switch (washer running) and 2 routines. In my case I use a 2nd virtual switch (wash is done) to trigger Alexa to say the “The w…

Notifications when something turns off/ Power monitoring/ Washer for example?

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I use ST routines. See the attached.

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