SmartThings Edge Drivers for Devices Used in My Smart Home

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Before we move forward into today’s content, allow me to mention that as I review a few of the automations in that prior Smart Home video, I will be disclosing device driver names and channel invitation links. For your convenience, I have provided product links, edge driver names, channel invitation links and links to the instructional article and videos to assist you in the setup of all edge drivers discussed in today’s episode. Just check the list below titled "Edge Device Driver Links" in today’s article.

One of the automations that I recently featured was the triggering of my closet light whenever the closet door was opened. The bulb in the closet was previously operated by a manual pull chain. I eliminated the chain and substituted a Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb in place of the dumb bulb. To trigger the bulb I am using a Ring Alarm Z-Wave Contact Sensor. I deleted, then reinstalled the Sengled bulb within my ST App to assign an edge driver. The bulb was assigned the Zigbee Switch driver from the SmartThings Driver (Beta) Channel. The Ring Alarm Contact Sensor uses the Z-Wave Sensor Ring driver which is available via the Milan Edge Drivers invitation link. This same driver, the Z-Wave Sensor Ring driver can also be used for the Ring Alarm Motion Sensor.

Another device that I presented in my smart home video was my Family Room light switch. The two smart switches that you view here are used to automate my wall sconces and my recessed ceiling lights. I have several automations set up using a Aeotec/SmartThings Motion Sensor and Aeotec/SmartThings Multipurpose Contact Sensor. These automations manage the room based on physical presence and they also set the lights for events like movie time. I use 3-way Enbrighten Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Switches that are activated by my SmartThings Motion Sensor. The switches are controlled by the GE Z-Wave Switch/Dimmer/Fan/Outlet driver that can be accessed via Phil’s GE/Jasco Devices Channel Invitation. The motion sensor uses the Zigbee Motion Sensor Mc driver that can be accessed via the Mariano Shared Beta Channel.

Still another set of automations are made possible using the Zooz Garage Door Opener in tandem with the Ecolink Z-Wave Plus Tilt Sensor. These automations allow us to automatically open the garage on arrival and also, should we forget to secure the door at sunset or upon the departure, the ST Hub will ensure that the door is secured and will also send members a confirmation notice. The Zooz Zen16 Relay driver is called the Zooz Multichannel Switch and it is available via the Zooz Edge Drivers channel invitation. The Ecolink Tilt Sensor driver is called Z-wave Sensor and can be sourced from the channel SmartThings Drivers Channel (Beta)

Yet another device that I have in my smart home is the Dome Siren. This device is very versatile as is capable to sounding multiple different alarm and chime sounds. It is used to chime when a door is opened it can also sound different alarms for security breaches as opposed to smoke or carbon monoxide detection. The device uses the Dome Siren driver which can be downloaded from the Dome’s Edge Driver Channel.

The routines I presented today are just a small sampling of the automations that I am using in my smart home. It would be near impossible to review them all in a single video. What I can do is to continue to provide driver information and links on my websites and also in future product videos.

There are several edge driver information articles on Bud’s Smart Home website that give more driver information and instructions. I am also working to include driver information with the products listed in my Amazon Store. Also know that you can find edge driver information, links and instructions in the video descriptions under my former product review videos.

Knowing which driver goes with which smart device is quite challenging. Hopefully my research and efforts can help you simplify some of the process. Remember to check the provided driver resource links in the video description.

Thanks for checking in with me today. And as always, keep automating and God Bless!

Edge Device Driver Links:

Closet Door Automation: (two smart devices)

Device Name: Ring Alarm Z-Wave Contact Sensor

- Driver Name: Z-Wave Sensor Ring

- Channel Invitation: Milan Edge Drivers

- Driver Install Information: https://tinyurl.com/36k3nn57

Device Name: Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb

- Driver Name: Zigbee Switch

- Channel Invitation: SmartThings Drivers Channel (Beta)

- Driver Install Information: Install Driver, Remove Device, Reinstall Device, Confirm Driver

Family Room Wall Switch Automation: