Hi - there is so much good stuff on the forum but all focuses on pushing setups to the next level. I’ve just bought a range of new ST sensors and hub and setting up for the first time. I’m struggling to get rules not to conflict with each other and keep getting the system stuck in modes. For examp…

Hi and welcome. If you haven’t seen Rule Machine, check it out as it might be the easiest way to deal with making your own automation. [image] Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support Community Created Smart…

I would try to submit a ticket to support. i’ve seen others having problems with modes getting set by routines, but no real solution other than go into config for that routine and press done to reset it.

Hi thanks. I guess what I am really after here is a set of guides to help me properly learn how to use each function; I.e. When to use a routine versus a mode etc. How to set and edit and add a mode. The basics of starting from scratch. Which is basically what I intend to do. Reset all settings an…

Welcome @Dmoblay I am still getting the hang myself around here but there are plenty of great posts so I suggest keep reading and it will start to make sense. Here is a good thread where modes vs routines are explained. I hope this helps! [image] Still don't get the point in modes G…

The main thing I got from reading the above mentioned thread was the link off of that post to the below link. This is a great example of using modes and routines. Again as mentioned above you could use rule machine as an alternative as well. That’s the great thing about ST many options to do the sam…

I’m not sure if this will help or not, but it might be worth a look: [image] A Short Intro to Scheduling/Device Control/Rules in SmartThings Classic FAQ (March 2018: All of the following applies only to the SmartThings Classic app. If you purchased your hub after March 1,…

Is there a way of working out what is causing conflicts? For example, my goodbye routine is set to automatically run when all presence sensors have left. But, it should have just triggered as everyone has been gone for about 30 mins now, but it has t run for some reason.

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eibyer December 15, 2015, 9:31pm 2

Hi and welcome. If you haven’t seen Rule Machine, check it out as it might be the easiest way to deal with making your own automation.

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