SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM in new app)

[DaWeav]

Here’s how I do it, just click to open the post.

Automatically arm smart home monitor

I have migrated over to the SmartThings Home Monitor in the new Connect app and got around some of the SmartThings Home Monitor’s restrictions/limitations with this setup. First, I use a Virtual Switch named ‘Home Security’ for setting the SmartThings Home Monitor mode which then sets the Home & Night Location modes. I also use the ‘Home Security’ Virtual Switch so I can use Alexa or Google Home voice commands to enable Armed Stay and Disarm the SmartThings Home Monitor via voice command. "Alexa, turn on Home Security", "Alexa, turn off Home Security". Home Security Switch Off If Control device, Home Security = Off Then Change Security Mode = Disarmed Home Security Switch On If Control device, Home Security = On Then Change Security Mode = Armed (Stay) Then these three Automati…