Is there a way to disable a device from reporting parameters channel(?) - I have an IKEA MYGGSPRAY motion sensor that also reports Lux and floods my history reports with updates. I have no interest in the constant Lux readings. I’ve tried physically covering the sensor but it seems light leaks in through the sensor bulb also.
I can’t see a way either in the ST Android app or the Smartthings Advanced website
I don’t think you can stop the events being saved to the history, that’s more of a driver decision.
You can filter out the illuminance from the device history in the app, or filter out the whole device from Menu > History in the app. Not sure about anywhere else.
Thanks, yes that’s what I’ve been doing, but I was hoping for a more permanent solution. I may try disabling the Lux sensor by opening the device up.
Yes, it is frustrating when devices have unwanted capabilities and no way to disable them. Sometimes manufacturers really don’t understand their own products (I’d like my ISP not to keep flagging an issue with my Wi-Fi on my router which is deliberately switched off, and I’d like to be able to turn off protocols on the ST hubs).
You could perhaps mirror your motion sensor onto a single capability device like a virtual switch and use that as the source of your history. It might also be useful for overriding your motion sensor for automations.
That, and poor user interfaces are my biggest annoyances 
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That is a great idea to mirror the desired events only using a virtual switch! I could also combine several motion sensors into one device! Thanks for the inspiration!