Continuing the discussion from IFTTT and SmartThings: [image]IFTTT and SmartThings (UK accounts) I know that this has caused consternation for lots of IFTTT users. As a novice I don’t really know what IFTTT can offer to ST users. Would it be possible on this, or a new, thread for IFTTT users to showcase what they can do with IFTTT please? Thanks. Here you go! Use this thread for a brief description of how you use IFTTT with SmartThings, then link to a specific topic thread to discuss it in more detail. To start, here is the original blog announcement of the IFTTT SmartThings channel. (Unfortunately the ultimate guide tutorial linked to from that announcement is no longer available. I’ve added a fresher link right after this. ) http://blog.smartthings.com/how-to/ultimate-ifttt-guide/ And for those new to IFTTT, here is a good 2015 tutorial article on how to use IFTTT, including the DO widget: [image] What is IFTTT and how does it work? If This Then That allows users to link services and trigger automated actions more simply. We detail how it all works.

I am bumping up this thread, as the use of IFTTT has literally exploded in recent weeks since SmartThings channel has been ROCK SOLID for a month now. Great work SmartThings team. @slagle , please share with your team. The recent efforts are paying off. Please keep up the good work! So, I am making use of IFTTT to integrate the following non ST devices. Automatic for various driving related activities Abode for arming/disarming and 433mhz sensors Nest Cam for motion and sound detection Arlo cam for motion detection Life 360 for various locations within my circle Rachio for some sprinklers control Alexa for texting shopping lists Wemo Coffee for brewing my morning coffee

[image] SBDOBRESCU: Automatic for various driving related activities Just got an Automatic for my wife’s car this week and love it. My Sonos will tell me when she made it to work & tell me when she’s leaving work with the help of IFTTT. (That helps me to figure out when to start the grill for dinner.) I was hoping to have the ability to ask Alexa how much gas was in her car, but her cars computer doesn’t have that capability.

Yeah, my Alexa integration lacks substance. We both have the same make and model, so is pointless to ask Alexa anything, because I don’t know which car she’s talking about. Luckily, I can ask Alexa via ‘my home’ skill and she’ll tell me which car is in the garage.

Are routines still not working? Or are they just not working for me? Found this recipe but none of my routines show up. [image] IFTTT helps your apps and devices work together IFTTT (if this, then that) is the easy, free way to get your apps and devices working together. The internet doesn't always play nice, but we're here to help.

I don’t know about that recipe, but routines work fine as long as you have associated them to a virtual switch. There is a smart app in the marketplace which is specifically for that purpose. It’s very popular and has been around for a long time so that it uses the older terminology “home phrase” instead of “routine” but it’s the same thing. To use it, first create a virtual switch. [image] FAQ: Creating a virtual Groovy Device [OBSOLETE] Wiki Need a FAQ for the simplest version of this: a virtual on/off switch. Maybe even two FAQs, one for why you would want one with use case examples and one step by step how to for creating one in ST. Thanks! 2023 Update Since groovy will be going away soon, so will groovy virtual switches. See the new FAQ for on the replacements: FAQ: Creating Virtual Devices Without the IDE Authorize its use in IFTTT. Then do the following: One) open the mobile app and go to the marketplace section. choose smart apps, then lights and switches, and scroll down until you see the following. [image] install that smart APP and just follow its directions. Once you have the virtual switch associated to a routine, you can then use it in an IFTTT recipe.

My new uses are all about getting ST sensors to report to my much, much better but not Zigbee compatible Indigo home automation system. Plus controlling a few non-Hue compatible lights: a Sengeld, a Sylvania IQlight, two OSRAM Gardenlights. So Indigo can natively send a URL request to the Maker Channel of IFTTT, which then tells ST to do something. That last part works most of the time–IFTTT says it did its stuff, but sometimes my hub ignores it. Typical! Gotta use the Maker channel because IFTTT has never responded to Indigodomo’s request for info on how to develop an Indigo channel. Also, I use IFTTT’s ST channel to Gmail to Indigo’s Better Email Plugin to receive state changes from the Iris contact sensors I already owned from when I used ST but that aren’t compatible with Indigo. Surprisingly fast response there, but that’s because the Better Email Plugin supports IDLE SMTP connections. It has been a week or less, and it is working pretty well, to the point I’ll start really incorporating both sides of it into more automation routines now. Coming up I expect to start using Automatic to tell Indigo I’m home, and iOS Location too.

SkyBell HD video doorbell is now ready for SmartThings! Here’s the blog post with more details: http://blog.skybell.com/smartthings-iot-announcement/3 We are absolutely thrilled to bring the SmartThings community the first video doorbell connected to SmartThings! You now have the ability to receive triggers from SkyBell HD’s button and motion sensor AND send commands to SkyBell HD! SkyBell HD was named “Best Video Doorbell” by CNET and WireCutter - and is the same version partnered with Honeywell, Alarm.com and Nest. We’ve helped customers prevent break-ins while the burglar was on their doorstep - even when they’re not home. We’re thrilled to join the SmartThings platform and continue to help make safer homes and neighborhoods. Only the SkyBell HD is compatible with SmartThings.

I use it for 4 things. Lock and unlock deadbolts as you can’t through just Alexia like bulbs and switches. And I have one to trigger all sirens and turn off all. I just say trigger panic and it sounds. Or trigger back door lock or trigger back door unlock. It tells me its sending that to IF and few seconds later it does what I ask!!!

Since this post was split, and some were moved to another unrelated topic - I will post this again here, just for documentation in the case that it could give someone else an idea… “So, my use of IFTTT is pretty simple. We use a fan for white noise when we sleep, which is connected to a Z-Wave outlet. We also have an Aria scale (Fitbit has an IFTTT channel). So, since my wife is usually the last one our of bed in the morning, when she steps on the scale to weigh herself (every morning), the fan turns off when a new weight is logged.”

[image] RndmGlitch: So, my use of IFTTT is pretty simple. We use a fan for white noise when we sleep, which is connected to a Z-Wave outlet. We also have an Aria scale (Fitbit has an IFTTT channel). So, since my wife is usually the last one our of bed in the morning, when she steps on the scale to weigh herself (every morning), the fan turns off when a new weight is logged What kind of delays do you experience with ifttt? I’ve always had huge ones that just made it unacceptable for use.

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