Routine with Zooz 4-in-1 Sensor not working as I expect

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Hello. I had purchased the Zooz 4-in-1 sensor primarily for the temperature reading. I understand that it’s main purpose is motion sensor so the temperatures are updated pretty much when it feels like it.

I created a routine that says between the hours of 3PM and 10PM, and if the temperature is >87F, to turn on the fan in the garage. I’m finding that it’s just not working - the fan isn’t turning on. On the flip side, I have a routine that says if the temperature <87F, ensure the fan is off. I can’t see what I might be doing wrong.

This is what one of the routine looks like:
IF 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
AND Zooz Multipurpose Sensor Temperature > 87
AND Garage Fan is Off
THEN
Garage Fan Turn On

If it’s the sensor and there is a better one out there, I would love to know what might work better. Maybe it’s the time functionality. I just can’t figure this out.

Thank you

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If you’re expecting it to turn on at exactly 3 pm when the temperature is already above 87 then you need to use an exact time instead of a time range. The start and end times of a time range don’t act as a trigger for the automation, but an extract time does. With your current scenario the fan will only turn on if the temperature or fan condition changes during the time range.

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Thank you. My plan was to only have the fan come on during those hours if the temperature was > 87. I’ll have to read more about the time range. For now, I’ll just up an automation to turn the fan on at 3 and turn off at 10 pm. I was hoping to only do this if the temperature reached 87.

Again, much thanks!

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You can. it will probably require two Routines:

  1. the one you have with time range and other conditions.
  2. Another with specific time of 3 pm and other conditions.
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You can also install this Edge driver, Virtual Calendar Mc device and do this automation

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Link to Channel to install driver

https://account.smartthings.com/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.smartthings.com%2Finvitation-web%2Faccept%3Fid%3D6b68563b-1905-4654-8d2b-e677a2997424

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Let’s not complicate things with a custom calendar edge driver. IT works out of the box when properly setup.

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Depends on what mean by complicate things!

If you do not use additional virtual devices, calendar or other, that act as a trigger at the beginning and end of the period, you only guarantee the execution of the automation if the temperature has a change within the specified period.

And of course use more than one automation, 2 or 3 minimum

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Thank you for all your help. I tried Edge but couldn’t figure out how to use it. I was able to Enroll and install the driver you indicated. I just couldn’t figure out what to do next. I’ll keep trying!

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Hi @DZangger,
Sorry for not answering earlier, in my location it was the bedtime and I just saw it when I got up. :wink:

It’s very easy, you have to do a normal automation. Virtual Calendar in one more device in your hub.

For example, In your original automation, in the IF part:

  • remove the time period
  • click on + to add another condition
  • Find and choose the virtual calendar and mark Local Hour (0 to2359):
    • Write 1500, which is 3 p.m. and mark greater than or equal
    • Click on save

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  • Click on + to add another condition
  • Find and choose the virtual calendar and mark Local Hour Two(0 to2359):
    • Write 2200, which is 10 p.m. and mark less than or equal
  • Click on save
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  • Set your temperature condition
  • Save the automation and you’re done.
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