Unlocking the Power of SmartThings: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Applying Virtual Switches!
Virtual switches can be extremely useful. If you are not using them as part of your smart home setup you really should. In today’s episode I will tell you everything you need to know about using SmartThings virtual switches to unlock the power of SmartThings by controlling actions in third-party apps. I’ll cover where to get them. How to get them setup. Plus give you a real life example of how to use them to enhance your home automations.
🔵 Resource Links referenced in this Episode:
~ "Add an Echo Voice Assistant in the SmartThings App": https://youtube.com/shorts/2nnnuMQy4nM?feature=share
~ TAustin’s Shared Projects Channel: http://tinyurl.com/bdehuf7t
🟢 Buy Todd Austin a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taustin
🟠 Source Edge Driver Info & Cost for SmartThings Compatible Devices:
🛒- Bud's Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/budssmarthome
🟡 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/BudsSmartHome
🔴 Buds Smart Home Website: https://www.budshomeautomation.com
🔵 How to support Bud's Smart Home Automation:
🛒 - Shop my Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/budssmarthome
💳 - Buy me a Coffee via PayPal: https://paypal.me/BudsHomeAutomation
🟢 Amazon Links for Aeotec/SmartThings Devices:
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Store: https://amzn.to/3wr4c1w
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Hub: https://amzn.to/3hG653a
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Motion Sensor: https://amzn.to/3AklqOt
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Door Sensor: https://amzn.to/3hI48n2
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Water Leak Sensor: https://amzn.to/3klfHC8
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Camera: https://amzn.to/2XEjC4x
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Smart Plug: https://amzn.to/3lBpqE4
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Button: https://amzn.to/3kfDBiC
🛒- Aeotec/SmartThings Range Extender: https://amzn.to/3hDwLSn
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00:00 Introduction
01:12 Virtual Switch Explained
01:48 Use Case Example for a Virtual Device
03:35 Downloading the Virtual Device Creator App
05:16 Update the Creator App to the Newest Version
05:56 Creating Your First Switch Device
08:23 Additional Virtual Switch Settings
10:09 Testing Virtual Switches in SmartThings
10:30 Adding Virtual Switches in SmartThings Routine
12:35 Testing the SmartThings Routine
13:26 Adding the Virtual Switch to a Third-Party App
14:54 Final Testing of the Automation Routines
15:12 Using Virtual Switch in Alexa to Trigger Actions in SmartThings
16:33 Conclusion
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