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sdineen · October 22, 2015, 3:13am

THanks for the reply. It looks like they are coming. Still a no name so a little concerned, especially for the purpose.

JDRoberts · June 25, 2019, 8:06am

Has Nortek’s new switch cover been submitted for SmartThings compatibility testing?

This is a new Zwave device, battery-operated, that fits over an existing switch. The intent is to let you leave the power always on to smart bulbs while controlling the switch with Z wave.

I want this!

http://products.z-wavealliance.org/MarketCertification/File?folder=&filename=MarketCertificationFiles/1529/10008665X2%20WA00Z-1%20Instructions.pdf

I know it’s big and ugly, but it solves so many problems.

Jrob256 · October 23, 2015, 3:44pm

Has there been any talk of integrating with Angee?

I know it is not out yet, but I really think there is a need for this type of device. If it could integrate with SmartThings it would make my life complete.

JDRoberts · October 23, 2015, 4:11pm

Can’t integrate with something that doesn’t even have certifications yet.

Community discussion of Angee here (this is a clickable link)

FijiSmithy · October 25, 2015, 4:11am

The Roomba would be nice so it can talk to the motion sensors letting them know that it’s not a human so keep the lights off. I could also use an away from home feature for automatic scheduling, and a returned home rule to tell the Roomba to finish early. Or other features like vacation so the whole house can easily be configured with one simple status and the roomba doesn’t keep cleaning the same floor the entire time we’re away.

JDRoberts · October 25, 2015, 4:56am

Some members have some models of Roomba working with Smart
Things via an additional device. See the following thread (this is a clickable link)

Smartthings Roomba Control via Thinking Cleaner Version 1.5.1 Released Devices & Integrations

Guys, I've been able to get Roomba control via Thinking Cleaner. Posted below is the device type and smartapp and is easily scheduled like any other light switch. If you have a roomba and if you want your roomba to automagicly clean your home after everyone leaves this is for you! Support for this device\app is by donation only: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XKDRYZ3RUNR9Y FAQ: Thinking Cleaner: http://www.thinkingcleaner.com Device Type: [https://github.com/sidjohn1/smartthings/blob/master/ThinkingCleaner.groovy] SmartApp: [https://github.com/sidjohn1/smartthings/blob/master/ThinkingCleanerer.groovy] Screen Shot: [image] Install Help: This device and app have been supported by: @ero4444, @pmusselman, @jg…

Brad_Aurisch · October 25, 2015, 5:56am

I want to vote up the WeMo Maker - this thing is the easiest Garage opener you can get your hands on, all it needs is a pathway to leverage the fantastic ST logic for presence based door control.

JDRoberts · October 25, 2015, 6:02am

It has an IFTTT channel, doesn’t it? So you have already indirect integration that way.

https://ifttt.com/wemo_maker

Brad_Aurisch · October 25, 2015, 6:15am

It sure does, but the solution is all outside of ST. Right not I have IF opening the door when I arrive home.

It would be WAY better if I could leverage the incredibly clever ST logic that already is set up to manage doors based on their current state - IE close if it it’s open. It would instantly give you the most intelligent garage door ever: Open when you arrive, close when you’ve been gone for too long, etc.

codytruscott · October 25, 2015, 6:23am

The purpose built garage door openers are dead simple and work natively.

Cheaper.

UL tested.

JDRoberts · October 25, 2015, 6:58am

Sure, but the point is that SmartThings has an IFTTT channel as well.

So you use all the ST logic you want inside ST. It’s just that for the last step instead of communicating directly with the WeMo maker, you turn on a virtual switch. You use that switch going on as the IF for IFTTT and the WeMo Maker as the THAT and they’re linked.

If, as I personally would suggest, you get the purpose built garage door controller off the official “works with” list (manufactured by Nortek, but sold under several different brand names including Linear, gocontrol, and one of the Nutone models)

You could still use the same method to connect to your WeMo maker for other purposes. Actually, use the same method to connect to pretty much anything that has an IFTTT channel–it’s one of the very powerful open platform features of SmartThings.

drake0508 · October 25, 2015, 6:37am

I submitted a similar idea to quirky but they didn’t like it.

JDRoberts · October 25, 2015, 6:51am

Most likely because it wouldn’t meet UL listing requirements for garage door controllers, and without the UL listing Home Depot won’t carry it.

The garage door control on the official " works with SmartThings," the Linear GD00z is UL listed and, as @codytruscott says, works well. As does the Tellguard ( also UL listed.).

Brad_Aurisch · October 25, 2015, 6:52am

Ohh no, I got the wrong thing? What purpose built opener works well? I can repurpose the maker for loads of other things.

Brad_Aurisch · October 25, 2015, 6:53am

Ahh thanks heaps - I don’t know about virtual switches, I can just see in IFTTT that inhale bunch of predefined triggers from ST.
Thanks! I’m off to learn about virtual triggers.

drake0508 · October 25, 2015, 6:55am

I mean for the light switch cover.

murphy07 · October 25, 2015, 1:06pm

I would echo what others are saying re: add Chamberlain MyQ. Also, Dropcam/Nest camera and Honeywell internet capable thermostats beyond the one already on the list.

awelch02 · October 25, 2015, 5:01pm

ANY duplex receptacle with added USB charging ports

bean3 · October 27, 2015, 3:23am

Would love to see the following devices available to connect to using SmartThings:

Pentair ScreenLogic, which is used to control pool equipment.
Nest.
Liftmaster MyQ.
Foscam cameras.

Ian_Platt · October 27, 2015, 9:43am

Salus 500ITBM Thermostat