After reading numerous threads about garage door automation, it is still a little unclear to me if the following can currently be done: If the garage door has been left open for X number of minutes, have it close automatically. I understand the need for a device to determine if the door is open, a…

[image] btcompute: Can anyone tell me if the time based approach is currently possible? YES. [image] Rule machine - as per the app developer, this app is no longer available for new installs, distribution, or support Community Created SmartApps Rule Machine is no lo…

myq opener, problem solved… good thing there’s no downvote or my post would’ve been downvoted so quick… lol

Sidjohn1, Thanks for your reply. This looks like it has a bit of a learning curve, even with some programming in my past. I’m not certain this will do what I am looking for. I see things can be done at certain times, or within a range of time, but not if the state of a device remains unchanged fo…

A word of warning… this would require a scheduled item to close your garage door, and schedules in SmartThings have been borked for many, many moons. IOW, don’t count on it working all of the time!

Just an update here. I have been able to use Rule Machine successfully to automate the garage door. A rule to have the door close on its own after it has been open for X minutes works well. Now if I leave the house, or go to bed at night and forget to close the door, it will close itself.

Time-Based garage door closing?

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sidjohn1 (sidjohn1) February 5, 2016, 11:07pm 2

YES.

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