They are definitely making changes for the V3 app. See the following FAQ:
FAQ: Why can’t I use Geopresence or an Automation to set the alarm state in the new (V3) app? (Updated 1 November 2019–now you can!)
But the last I heard, that only applied to security features. So locks but not lights. I don’t know if they’re changing more than that.
As far as alternative means to presence, there’s an FAQ for that, but it applies only to the classic V2 app. It doesn’t let you get around the V3 app restrictions.
Presence, regardless of the device you use, is one of those features that works great for some people, not at all for other people, and is randomly flaky for still others.
It’s very much affected by local conditions. So some people will find that phone presence works much better than the SmartThings-branded presence sensor. Other people will find the reverse. Still other people, myself included, find that they have to use a combination of two devices in order to get reliable presence indication.
So if this feature tends to work differently for different people, where do you start?
1. Using a Smart Phone as a Presence Indicator
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Well, since most people who have SmartThings have a smart phone, it’s worth starting there.
This method has changed significantly in the change fro…