"Only do this if" Rule Idea

[JDRoberts]

I’m sure @bravenel has some code that can do this, but I don’t think it’s an option in the standard routines.

There are a couple of third-party rules engines that can do it, so you might take a look at those if you’re in the U.S.:

FAQ: For those that are no good with coding? (Dashboards and Rules Engines) (SmartThings Classic)

I had exactly the same reaction when I first got smart things, not because I can’t code, I can, but because physically it’s very difficult for these days as I am dependent on text to speech now. The easiest thing, as Matt says, is to stick with devices on the official compatibility list. http://www.smartthings.com/compatible-products/ Then do two more things: get the SmartTiles app. This will run a web browser so you can use it on the phone or tablet with Wi-Fi connection. This is a dashboard for your system, much more intuitive than the official app. You don’t set up rules with this, but it’s great for looking at the status of your devices and toggling things on and off. You can also customize the look of it if you want to. Just really nice. It’s free to try, and then you’re encourag…