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January 15, 2023, 2:16pm
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Or use user created virtual switches, some of the developers have created excellent alternative virtual switches with many more options and work localy
Here is an Edge driver that will enable end-users to create virtual devices that run locally on-hub.
UPDATED JULY 2023…
Features:
Supports the following virtual device types:
A/C, air quality, alarm, Alexa switch, battery, CO2 level, contact, door, energy, fan, garage door, illuminance, Level/dimmer-only, lock, light (including RGBW), momentary button/doorbell,
motion, panic, presence, refrigerator, smoke detector, sound pressure, sound sensor, switch, switch level/dimmer, temp/humidity, TV, thermostat, video camera, water sensor, window shade
Create any number of virtual devices
Easy and fast to use: No coding or CLI required
Enables you to create 100% local automations with virtual devices
See how many devices you’ve created of a given type (inventory)
Devices include additional …
This will be an open beta, as the driver is not expected to need many updates. Any updates will happen automatically if they are released. Those updates will be announced in this thread, so please watch for notifications.
There are some other quality virtual device drivers. The intent of this driver is to enable users to create their own smart apps / devices to enable automations that are not possible with their physical devices. For example, associating a relay/contact sensor to make a door. Follow the invite link below to install the driver. This will create a Virtual Hub in a “No Room Assigned” room within the ST app. You can use this virtual hub to create further devices.
Here is a Garage Door Example connecting a relay and contact sensor to automate the door. You should consider t…
Hi,
Following @TAustin 's great work on vEdge Creator, I was curious to explore a different approach for creating virtual devices.
The driver allows creation of devices one-by-one.
Please install “Virtual Things Edge Driver [YG]”
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