I downloaded and set up the Obything. Now I’m trying to figure out how to use it. So my questions are: How do I make it play a specific track from my iTunes based on a trigger? How do I make it say whatever I want? What are some creative uses for Airplay integration with triggers and Smartthings…

I’m having the same problem as the last 2 posts. Event triggers the notification in itunes then it continues to play the playlist. Also at that point I can’t seem to control itunes through the smartthings app. I have to go into itunes and press the pause button to stop it. Then it plays through …

We are working on a fix for these issues caused by recent iTunes updates. There are some limitations to what Apple has exposed to third parties, but I think I can make it work by using a playlist. I’ll have an update waiting for Apple’s approval by the end of this weekend.

ObyThing Music v1.2 has been submitted to Apple. The issues mentioned above, where iTunes will keep playing other sounds after the one it is supposed to should be fixed. We also added support for the “Tone” capability, which has a ‘beep’ command to play a quick little notification sound. My thought …

Questions for those using ObyThing - I changed the name of my speakers as I needed to move them around the house. (Office setup is now in the Dining Room). I changed the name of the speakers in Airport utility, and iTunes/iOS devices sees them with he new names but the old names are stuck in Smartt…

[image] dc1515: I changed the name of my speakers as I needed to move them around the house. (Office setup is now in the Dining Room). I changed the name of the speakers in Airport utility, and iTunes/iOS devices sees them with he new names but the old names are stuck in Smartthings/Obything. Ho…

Thanks for the reply - Nothing in live logging. When i tap the SmartApp (“ObyThing Notify with Sound”) I get the usual ST circle loading icon but nothing happens.

I’m very happy to see this thread is active! I stumbled upon ObyThing and it’s really just what I was looking for. I’m not sure, though if we can or cannot select specific AirPlay speakers from the Music Manager app. I’ve installed this SmartApp: https://github.com/obycode/obything/blob/master/ObyTh…

Considering the terrible reviews for this in the iTunes store, can anyone confirm that ObyThing Music currently works?

I just installed it today and it’s working nicely.

Hub V1 or V2? Can someone confirm it works with V1?

OK, downloaded Obything. Now how do you use it?

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obycode (Brice; SmartRulesApp.com) September 14, 2016, 7:09pm 69

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OK, downloaded Obything. Now how do you use it?

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