[ST Edge] How to check online/offline status of device in a routine?

[Paul_Oliver (PCO)]

You could try the following but it requires a constantly running PC or RPi.

Build automations based on device online/offline status

If you have critically important devices in SmartThings, and you need to know if they ever go into an ‘offline’ state, then this Edge driver can help you build the needed automations in the post-Groovy world. Be forewarned that this driver requires my edgebridge app running on an always-on computer with internet access. I know this isn’t ideal for a lot of people, but it is needed to access the SmartThings API. If you already use edgebridge, you may still need to update or create your edgebridge configuration file to provide your SmartThings token. Please see this README for all the details for installing, configuring, and using this driver. Please note that device Controls screen labels are still broken - particularly for iOS users. For those suffering from this, know that the butt…