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[RELEASE] Motion Sensor Thermostat with Remote temperature sensors, Presence detection and Schedules
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Motion Sensor Based Thermostat - Version 02.03.02
- Added advanced settings option to enable battery saver mode (reduces verification communications, only enable if you have a strong mesh with repeaters especially while using remote temperature sensors)
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Does this work in the new app?
Yes, all of our apps work with the new app. You just need the Classic app to install them (until the new app provides a way to install custom apps).
Once installed they will show up in the new app under Automations
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I would love to see and option to control change from idle to operation based on X minutes of activity. I see we have it the other way around to not have it turn off. But I dont necessarily need it to turn on upstairs if someone is just passing the motion sensor to go to a room to get something and then back downstairs. So say motion needs to be 5 minutes to activate from idle to operational and 15 minutes of inactivity to change from operational to idle.
Motion Sensor Based Thermostat - Version 02.03.12
- Added option for swing temp range
- Fixed an issue with fan mode
- Detect platform outage and compensate
- Improve compatibility of setpoint ranges with more thermostat brands
- Fix for DST adjustments not handled by platform
Motion Sensor Based Thermostat - Version 02.05.00
- (New) Added support for Wifi thermostats and C2C thermostats
This is SO close to what I came to the community looking for help with. CoRE is kicking my butt, I’m able to get a “faked out” piston to start running, and simply set the thermostat to a higher pre-determined temperature without any “polling” or anything, but failing on the stop running.
Keep me cozy works perfectly for controlling the temp in my bedroom in “Night” mode, which I also have rules set for alarm sensors and stuff. BUT…I’m looking for the ability to do almost exactly what your code does with motion sensors, but instead, using a multi-sensor’s open/closed status to start and stop the thermostat from reading the temperature of that same sensor. Quad-level houses are a PAIN to heat evenly with forced air!
So for example, the majority of my time is spent on the ground level, where the thermostat is located. However, when we’re in the lower level family room, when I open the door, I’d like the thermostat to begin looking at that same multi-sensor for its temperature and begin heating based on that. When I leave the room and close the door, revert back to the thermostat’s own temperature sensor, and if necessary for coding, set the thermostat temp/mode, etc back to where I’d usually have it set…
Is this do-able? Help! Thanks a million in advance for any advice…
Take a look at these apps. They have an option for a contact (door) sensor built in. When open it turns off the thermostat and when closed it resumes normal operation.
[RELEASE] Mode Based Thermostat - Control Multiple Thermostats Temperature / Remote Temperature Sensors when Changing Modes
[RELEASE] 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat Scheduler (Weekday, Weekend) with Remote Temperature Sensor for each Schedule
@RBoy I seem to be having a weird issue with this. I was having issues going back so I uninstalled it & was thinking my thermostat, which is ecobee was broken. What I discovered was you have to hold the button down in the app for temp because it goes in half increments and I had a 14 min buffer setup based on motion to.ruen the heat on & off. I use this app in my family room for when my son plays xbox. So fasr forward to this morning & I reinstall the app to try it out. As soon as I installed the app it set my heat to 63 degrees. I go downstairs to test it & as soon as it detects motion it turns on. The family room is it’s own zone & I only baseboard heating. Before my kids were home permanently due to covid, which is last winter i used this app with no issues. Thanks.
Not sure what problem you’re experiencing. The only reference is I see is to a holding a button down to change the temp in 0.5 degree increments. That’s the device handler and not the SmartApp.
It doesn’t work. I setup for the hear to go on after 15 min of motion & shutoff after 15 min of no motion. So while everything was off, I tested it by walking downstairs & as soon as motion detected me it kicked the heat on. I setup for the heat to be at 68 when no motion but for some strange reason after the smart app turns on the heat my thermostat temp is 63 degrees. I usually shut the app off once the warm weather comes & then turn it back on in the fall.
Sounds like you’re using a remote temperature sensor. See the first post on how the app works when using a remote temperature sensor.
I’m using a Samsung motion sensor & ecobee thermostat. It’s based on motion not temp.
I would recommend going back into your SmartApp and checking your app settings, you’ve configured it to use a remote temperature sensor to achieve a target temperature as explained in my last post.
I’m confused so sorry. If motion is detected for 15 min set thermostat, if no motion for 15 min set thermostat. This is the same routine that I used last winter & worked with no issues. I’m not an expert but could the issue be with all the past smartthings updates? I dont know so that’s why I’m asking?
Has anyone managed to get this working with UK Hive?
I’ve got Hive Connect instaled and working, but the Rboys app doesn’t seem to talk to Hive/Hive Connect. I was wondering if this is because here in the UK we use Centigrade rather than Fahrenheit and ST can’t differeniate between the two.
Hi there. This app can work with any thermostat who’s device handler is compliant with SmartThings standards. It doesn’t have any restrictions and can use both C and F depending on what your hub reports.
If you’re using an older version of the app you may want to update to the latest version as we’ve recently added support for newer capabilities used by WiFi and cloud connected thermostats. If it still doesn’t show up as an option then your thermostat device handler likely doesn’t comply with the SmartThings standards.
I figured out that the current Hive Connect app and the Hive TRV device handler has a bug. Settings sent to the TRV aren’t being relayed and error.
I’ve tried it with a different TRV I have and that works just fine thank you.
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