I have set up devices in smartlife, and named each device. I connected SmartThings to these devices but some of the devices did not retain the name I gave them; when the given name is not used SmartThings names them all “outlet1”. I can eventually figured out which is which but why is the given name…

To use the Rules API you only need to paste the Device ID into the sample rule and change the time interval if you want. I use Notepad++ on a Windows computer to edit rules. Notepad++ is free. To upload a Rule I use the API Browser+. I have tried to use the Advanced Web App, but I always get an err…

[image] Paul_Oliver: API Browser+ Noted your point on the refresh. By Rules API, I was referring to this screenshot. Am I also right in understanding that the virtual device that should be referred in the coding should the one created in Tuya? Also, if we create a VD in Tuya, will it just h…

When I upload a Rule using the method you show I always get an error. I would assume that is because I am doing something wrong. If it works for you great and let me know the secret. The virtual device you create in Tuya will likely be a switch or plug, so it will only show up as On or Off device i…

[image] Paul_Oliver: When I upload a Rule using the method you show I always get an error. I would assume that is because I am doing something wrong. If it works for you great and let me know the secret. I started using the Rules API here this week and it works OK. Have you taken into account…

Am yet to try that but I am assuming if I create a rule to run every x minutes, it will just run automatically right?

[image] Paul_Oliver: When I upload a Rule using the method you show I always get an error. I would assume that is because I am doing something wrong. If it works for you great and let me know the secret. Short guide here [image] Mirror temperature sensor to virtual device Add only action …

Thanks, that is likely my problem.

I tried adding a VD in Tuya developer platform but it doesn’t appear in ST. Am I missing something? [image]

See the button “link app account”?

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