Updates to the SmartThings Platform

[Ma_Singha]

How do you post a new question here ?

[beechbrook]

Go to the area that you have interest in, or questions about, and post a new message there. Link will be at the top.

[devedsmith (Mr. Smith)]

Does anyone know when this part is happening?

“…to simply make things just – well — better, faster, more reliable…”

[rontalley]

@devedsmith

Does anyone know when this part is happening?

“…to simply make things just – well — better, faster, more reliable…”

Good one!!!

[Nezmo]

@devedsmith

Does anyone know when this part is happening?

“…to simply make things just – well — better, faster, more reliable…”

“Tomorrow.”

[dualtronic (Joe)]

@Nezmo

@devedsmith

Does anyone know when this part is happening?

“…to simply make things just – well — better, faster, more reliable…”

“Tomorrow.”

Remember when Google’s motto was “Don’t be Evil”?

[barron]

Apologies if this has been answered, but will we loose Webcore integration when we loose the groovy IDE?

[jkp]

That is correct… webcore is groovy based and will cease when groovy is shut down.

Alternatives are to use Automations/Scenes and/or Rules API

[barron]

Thanks.

So we know the exact date that’s going to happen and what is the rules API?

Thanks again

[jkp]

No exact date has been given at this point. Most of us believe it could occur by the end of this year but who knows, it may drag out.

FAQ: Getting Started with the new Rules API

At SDC19, we previewed our new Rules Grammar and API that allows you to create simple and complex automations that can operate on the SmartThings cloud. In a future release of the API, local execution of rules on SmartThings hubs will be supported - making rules a great choice for those looking to create fast, stable and secure automations. We are excited to announce a few resources available for everyone to start testing: Introduction Video Rules Documentation Testing App (use the Show button) Example Rules We know you have will feedback and requests - we are working hard to add more features to the API (such as variables and expressions). Feel free to drop your ideas, questions, and comments here!

[barron]

Thanks I’ll check that out.

[devedsmith (Mr. Smith)]

Well that sucks. It’s how we trigger Lifx scenes from ST! Any workarounds?

[Bry (Bryan)]

@devedsmith

It’s how

What is the “it” you are referring to that is being deprecated? webCore, maybe? If so, look at SharpTools Rule Engine as a replacement. It’s not quite as robust as webCore, but unless your pistons are unusually complex, it will work just fine.

[eric182 (Eman ym)]

I also use webCoRE to trigger life X scenes. Another alternative maybe Ifttt when Webcor is no longer available.

[devedsmith (Mr. Smith)]

Sorry @Bry, yes, webCore. I don’t know anything about SharpTools Rule Engine. Is that 3rd party? Smarthings?

[Bry (Bryan)]

@devedsmith

I don’t know anything about SharpTools Rule Engine.

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[Automated_House (Jimmy)]

@eric182

I also use webCoRE to trigger life X scenes

Are you triggering them via an API call or something?

[eric182 (Eman ym)]

Yes. @ ady (can’t find his username- doesn’t populate like it used to) set it up that way.

[jkp]

@eric182

@ ady (can’t find his username- doesn’t populate like it used to)

Adrian no longer works at SmartThings. When he left, his community account disapeared.

[eric182 (Eman ym)]

I was afraid of that. Does anybody know where he went?