Suggested Ideas for Smart Things Mobile App and Smart Apps: VPL Interface and Smart Apps Rules Backup

[sidjohn1]

@SAM90

Idea 1: User Friendly Visual Programming Language (VPL) Interface

Your kinda let to the party as we already have this:

Smartrules

Rule Builder iOS app

[image] SmartThings has never been smarter. We’re pleased to announce SmartRules is now available to download! SmartRules lets you easily create rules for SmartThings, so you can finally make your smart home smart! No more struggling to search through the published SmartApps to find something that meets your needs, or worse yet, trying to write the code yourself. With SmartRules, you just specify what should happen, when, and it does the rest. Want to turn on a light when motion is detected outside, it’s after sunset and you’re not home? No problem! Want to unlock the door when you arrive home, but only if there’s a leak in your basement? Strange, but you can do it! Define a trigger, set some conditions, and specify the actions to take. Your devices are all org…

Rule Machine

Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support

Rule Machine is no longer available.

Simplerulebuilder

[OBSOLETE] Simple rule builder - now private

Developing for SmartThings has proven to be frustrating and un-fun. I am revoking public access to this app.

Pick your poison and enjoy!