[OBSOLETE] Host Pinger (IP based Online State / Presence)

[rontalley]

@Coolsaber57

Hello, I had a quick question: How can I make the PING device an actual Switch that I can turn on/off via the app? The ST app just shows the status (Presence?). I have logic in WebCore to handle the on/off actions, but would like to be able to turn them on/off via the app.

This is what I do:

(Tutorial) PC on/off and Activity Monitor with SmartThings

How about: Turn on Kitchen PC Turn off Bedroom PC Mouse is Active Turn on Kodi Even Works with Alexa or Hey Google!! This Tutorial will not only show you how to make your PC a totally controllable Switch in ST, but also use Virtual Switches as a Motion device or to Execute Programs which can all be used for Home Automation! After setup, your PC status will be in perfect sync with the Virtual Switch no matter if you turn on/off the PC manually or through SmartThings. It might seem like a lot but you can have this up and running fairly quickly especially if you are already familiar with installing custom apps. It’s up to you how far you want to go down the rabbit hole! Tools used: Send Events to Event Ghost (App), Host Pinger (App), EventGhost (Free Windows Program), CoRE or webCoRE …