mikescags
December 27, 2016, 4:23am
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While probably not exactly what you’re looking for this may help. Let me know how you like it if you use this. I was considering getting the shock sensor you purchased as well.
When I got an inexpensive vibration sensor from amazon and went to use it with the built in Laundry smart app I realized it wouldn’t work as it registers as a door sensor with open closed. Then I further realized after searching the device types there is NO generic zwave vibration/acceleration device type. I also couldn’t find one in my searches. I apologize if I missed it. Anyway I wrote one.
I tested it with the one I got from amazon and it now works with the Laundry Done smartapp. Previously it appears only the smartthings multi sensor would work for this. I know there is another laundry smartapp that users power metering, but that seems like a pain with a gas or even electric 240 volt dryer.
Anyway here is the sensor I tested:
this:
and it works fine with the laundry done smart a…
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