# Open doors or window stop A/C **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** uncategorized\ **Created:** [August 3, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874 "2014-08-03T13:21:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patelvtp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/patelvtp/32/98191_2.png) [@patelvtp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/patelvtp)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/1 "2014-08-03T13:21:50Z")
Hi guys/gals I’m looking for an app that would turn off my a/c when a door or window sensor is open. thank you ---
**Author:** ![the2352](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/the2352/32/11984_2.png) [@the2352](https://community.smartthings.com/u/the2352)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/2 "2014-08-03T14:12:12Z")
@patelvtp check this out from @Dianoga. Works pretty well - [Nest Thermostat](http://community.smartthings.com/t/nest-thermostat/46/6?u=ziemba_jason) ---
**Author:** ![docwisdom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@docwisdom](https://community.smartthings.com/u/docwisdom)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/3 "2014-08-04T22:12:35Z")
Would this have some sort of threshold? I wouldnt want my AC system cycling every time I ran out the door to grab a tool from my shed, or went to the mailbox. ---
**Author:** ![patelvtp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/patelvtp/32/98191_2.png) [@patelvtp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/patelvtp)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/4 "2014-08-04T23:12:05Z")
i have a cycling threshold set on my thermostat but thats a good question because currently it would remain off if it hit the hourly threshold, not to mention the cycling on and off would be terrible for electric . If it had an option for x mins then turn off a/c to help minimize false positives for when your just running out to “check the mail or going to the shed” while the a/c is running, i think that would correct the issue. ---
**Author:** ![patelvtp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/patelvtp/32/98191_2.png) [@patelvtp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/patelvtp)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2014, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/5 "2014-08-21T19:14:05Z")
so i did final find a smartapp that does include the timer/thersold support for a more complete app. thanks tslagle13 [https://github.com/tslagle13/SmartThings/tree/master/Thermostat-Window-Check](https://github.com/tslagle13/SmartThings/tree/master/Thermostat-Window-Check) ---
**Author:** ![jeremywhittaker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jeremywhittaker/32/47255_2.png) [@jeremywhittaker](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jeremywhittaker)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/6 "2015-06-01T22:34:15Z")
I haven’t tested it yet, but awesome app. Can’t wait to set it up. Perfect for vacation rental property! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![adamzeis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/adamzeis/32/14406_2.png) [@adamzeis](https://community.smartthings.com/u/adamzeis)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/7 "2015-06-16T12:04:51Z")
Is this app still available? I get a 404 on that link. ---
**Author:** ![schettj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/schettj/32/12194_2.png) [@schettj](https://community.smartthings.com/u/schettj)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/8 "2015-06-16T12:09:38Z")
It’s now part of his “director” series of apps - I use it, works great! > [@\[OBSOLETE\] Thermostat Mode Director](http://community.smartthings.com/t/new-app-thermostat-mode-director/13599): > > Hey guys! I am pleased to announce a new app into my “Director Series” of apps. Pretty simple one here. Basically it controls your thermostat mode (heat, cool, off, auto) from a customizable temperature range from a external sensor. So if you want it to be in a “cooling” state when it is warm outside you can do that! If you want to have it off when it is between 40 and 70 degree (like i do) you can do that, and of course if it is below 40 degrees you can put it into a “heating” state. The exciting part here is I have added the ability to check contact sensors as well! So if you want to open your doors during the warmer months my app will see that and turn off your thermostat for you! I tested this the best I could but please give it a whirl and let me know if you see any issues! A… [https://github.com/tslagle13/SmartThings/tree/master/Director-Series-Apps/Thermostat-Mode-Director](https://github.com/tslagle13/SmartThings/tree/master/Director-Series-Apps/Thermostat-Mode-Director) ---
**Author:** ![adamzeis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/adamzeis/32/14406_2.png) [@adamzeis](https://community.smartthings.com/u/adamzeis)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/9 "2015-06-16T12:39:53Z")
Oh, Perfect. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![clegault](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/clegault/32/31790_2.png) [@clegault](https://community.smartthings.com/u/clegault)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/open-doors-or-window-stop-a-c/3874/10 "2016-07-04T00:32:00Z")
For those of you with Ecobee Thermostats, I’ve forked the first project mentioned at the top by @Dianoga and made it compatible with Ecobee. I hope this helps someone. > **[clegault/smartapp.hvac-auto-off](https://github.com/clegault/smartapp.hvac-auto-off)** > > smartapp.hvac-auto-off - Control a thermostat based on open/close sensors