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I recently had Vitrectomy Surgery and during the procedure the retinal surgeon discovered that I had nine retinal tears. I discuss the difficulties you can expect post surgery and talk about the impact on my YouTube channel. I decided to post a video on my YouTube channel and my website to bring my subscribers and website members up-to-date about the situation. Here is the video: Here is an excellent short (1:35 minute) video produced by "Eye Surgery Ltd" that has a very good animation which shows the insertion of the gas bubble and the welding of retinal tears: https://tinyurl.com/5dnydcky

Hey everyone, welcome back to Bud’s Smart Home! Today, I’ll be walking you through the process of adding the affordable and reliable Shelly Z-Wave Relays to your Homey and SmartThings compatible hubs. Full disclosure: I purchased the relay featured in today’s video, and this content is not sponsored by Shelly or any other brands. So, as always, the opinions are 100% my own. Now, if you're a smart home enthusiast like me, you're probably familiar with Shelly. It’s one of the fastest-growing smart home brands globally, known for stellar customer support and backing their devices with a 3-year warranty. During the January 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Shelly made waves (pun intended!) by unveiling their latest Wave line of Z-Wave devices. Recently, Shelly acquired Qubino, one of the largest manufacturers of Z-Wave products. Their Shelly Qubino Wave devices are built on the latest Z-Wave S800 chip, offering cutting-edge performance. In this article, I’ll review the Shelly Qubino Wave 1 and provide details for sourcing and installing the custom edge driver. Like other Z-Wave relays in Shelly’s lineup, this device is UL-certified and offers impressive specs. It’s a 1-channel, 15A Z-Wave Smart Switch Relay with Dry Contacts and ultra-low power consumption. If you need power metering, check out the Shelly Wave 1 PM relay . Need to control two switches? You’ll want the Shelly Wave 2 PM relay . These relays are ideal for controlling household appliances, electrical circuits, and office equipment. Plus, they double as Z-Wave repeaters, helping extend the range and reliability of your smart home network.

In today’s episode I’ll introduce the Zooz ZEN51 Dry Contact Relay. I will explain how the relay is used, show you how to wire the relay, provide edge driver information, demonstrate the setup process in ST and demonstrate the relay’s responsiveness. Let’s get to it. This relay is perfect if you like your old toggle switches and you prefer not to replace them with smart decora style smart wall switches. You can simply install the relay behind your existing on/off switch to make it smart. Just make sure it’s not a dimmer or an illuminated switch. Only simple mechanical switches can be used with this device. This relay may also be used as a momentary switch in a garage door opener application. Note that the Zen51 is a single relay for automating a single switch. If you have two dumb switches in a double gang box and you want to make both switches smart then you would want to purchase the ZEN52 double relay switch. For your convenience I have provided links to both relays in the description below. This relay does require a neutral. If you do not have a neutral in the switch box you can put this relay at the fixture where you’ll always find the neutral connection and still keep your existing wall switch in the set-up. You may install the relay in a single pole or 3-way set-up. Zooz provides wiring diagrams and step-by-step instructions for both simple and complex applications. The device is as small so you do not need to be concerned about crowded boxes. Pigtail wires make it easier and faster to install compared to terminal screws. This Z-Wave device works well with Hubitat, Home Assistant, HomeSeer and SmartThings. This product is backed by US based support from Zooz, 7 days a week and a 5 year warranty once registered. Edge Driver Instructions: Before paring the relay you must download the appropriate edge driver from the ‘Zooz Edge Drivers’ Channel to your ST hub. This driver will enable local execution of automations without the need for the internet cloud. When you tap the " Zooz Channel Invitation Link " you will be prompted to sign into your Samsung account. You then will need to accept the edge driver channel invitation. Tap ‘Enroll’ to enroll in the Zooz channel and click on the “Available Drivers” button. Zooz Channel Invitation Link When in the Zooz Edge Drivers screen, find the driver titled ‘Zooz Switch’ and click on ‘Install’. With the driver installed, you may then wire your switch while carefully following the wire diagram. Once properly wired, you are ready to pair the relay with the ST App. Here are before and after snapshots of my Sink Lights paddle switch. This paddle switch controls three halogen lights which are positioned above our kitchen sink. If you wish, you may pause the video to study the relay wiring. I have added labels to the before and after snapshots for your review. My plan for the sink lights is to have them turn on with motion during the late evening hours in lieu of my main kitchen lights. These sink lights will be less harsh on the eyes should anyone need to enter the kitchen during the middle of the night. Paring this relay was simple. You just tap the pairing button on the relay quickly three times and scan for devices. The relay was quickly discovered by ST and Alexa. Here you see me testing the relay’s responsiveness. The relay was very quick to respond to on and off prompts from the SmartThings app. While in the device screen, you may tap on the ellipsis in the upper right corner and then tap on the word ‘Driver’ within the dropdown menu to confirm that the ‘Zooz Switch’ driver was assigned to the relay. I also confirmed the ability to control the lights with my Echo Show. As previously stated, this relay is perfect if you don’t want to replace your current wall switches smart wall switches that may not match particular style your current switches. Well that all I have for today’s episode. Remember to hop over to my website to find edge driver installation instructions. Thanks for joining my today. Keep automating and God Bless! Amazon Product Links: Zooz ZEN51 Dry Contact Relay: https://amzn.to/3Nm5jcg (single relay) Zooz ZEN52 Dry Contact Relay: https://amzn.to/3Az0Iw1 (double relay) Zooz ZEN77 Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/429C0xT Zooz ZEN51 Double Switch: https://amzn.to/44cLWbE (Fan and Light Combo) Zooz ZEN34 Scene Controller: https://amzn.to/3AD25JR (no electrician needed!) Zooz ZEN31 12/24 V DC RGBW Dimmer: https://amzn.to/3nfjEN7 Helped by this article? Consider a small donation . Donations of any sum sincerely appreciated. Thanks!

Edge drivers for non-native devices can be sourced and downloaded from developer or manufacturer driver channels. Downloaded drivers can be immediately applied by removing device from the SmartThings App and then reinstalling the device. Alternatively, you have the option to wait to see if your device is assigned a stock driver. If a stock driver is assigned, but the device is not functioning as expected, then you may download the correct driver to update the device without the need to uninstall and reinstall your device. Since the Zemismart Roller Blind is not natively supported in SmartThings, it will likely be migrated to the ‘Zigbee Window Treatment’ driver which is a SmartThings Beta stock driver. I have tested and found that this stock driver will not provide all of the features and functionality that is currently available within the former Groovy stock device type handler. The edge driver which provides proper control of the Zemismart Roller Blind is the, ‘Tuya Window Shade’ driver. This the driver can be sourced via the following Driver Channel Invitation Link: Iquix Channel Invitation Before taking any action, my recommendation is that you check your SmartThings App to see if your Zemismart Roller Blind has been assigned a stock edge driver. To confirm if an edge driver is installed, click on your device tile and then while in the device screen, click on the ellipsis to determine if dropdown list contains the word "Driver". The presence of the word ‘Driver’ confirms that edge driver is installed for your device. If the ‘Driver’ is in the dropdown list, click on the word ‘Driver’ to view the ‘Name’ of the installed driver. If the assigned driver is other than the ‘Tuya Window Shade’ edge driver, you should skip steps 1 – 5 in the driver installation steps outlined below, but follow and execute steps 6 – 10 to download the appropriate driver. After the completion of step number ten, click on the ellipsis, tap on ‘Driver’ in the dropdown list, and then tap the option to ‘Select different driver’. You will then choose ‘Tuya Window Shade’ edge driver to replace the former driver. If dropdown list does not contain the word "Driver", you will need to execute the all of the following steps: As mentioned previously, you must delete and reinstall your smart blind to be able to assign it the edge driver. However, before deleting your blind from SmartThings you will want to take a few extra steps to preserve any routines that you have written to automate your blind. If you have no routines or you are doing a new installation, skip to step #5. To preserve your routine(s), open the SmartThings App, click on your Zemismart Roller Blind. Once in the device screen, click on the word 'Routines' at the bottom of the screen. Go into every routine and add a temporary device to temporarily hold/substitute the place of the current Zemismart Roller Blind. Note: Replacing the Smart Blind with a temporary device in your routines ensures that your routines are not erased when you remove your Zemismart Roller Blind from your SmartThings App. Once you have substituted a temporary place holder device in every routine which contained the Zemismart Roller Blind you may then delete the blind from your SmartThings App. To delete your device from the SmartThings App, while in the device screen, tap on the ellipsis in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Now tap “Edit” in the dropdown list. Then tap “Delete device” at the bottom of the screen which follows. With the deletion of the blind you may now proceed to accept the ‘Iquix’Channel Invitation. Click on the link for ‘Iquix’ Channel invitation. Note: After clicking the driver channel link you will be required to sign into your Samsung SmartThings Account. Next you must then select ‘Accept’ to confirm your acceptance of the channel invitation. After accepting the channel invitation, choose your target hub and select 'Enroll'. Note: Sometimes you must to click the button multiple times. Next, click on “Available Drivers” and select “Install” to install the ‘Tuya Window Shade’ edge driver. Next, verify the installed driver by going to your SmartThings App, find your SmartThings Hub within the 'Devices' tab and then click on your Hub. Then while in your Hub’s device screen, select the ellipsis in the upper right-hand corner and then click on the word ‘Driver’ from the dropdown list. You will then be able to view a list of all of your installed Edge Channels and Edge Drivers. After confirming the installation of the new ‘Tuya Window Shade’ Edge Driver you may now add your device back into SmartThings App by scanning for nearby devices within your SmartThings App Once the SmartThings App discovers your Zemismart blind, click on your device’s tile and then while in the device screen, click on the ellipsis to confirm that the dropdown list now contains the word "Driver". The presence of the word ‘Driver’ confirms that edge driver is successfully installed for your device. If the Zemismart Blind selected the wrong driver, tap on “Select different driver” and select the ‘Tuya Window Shade’ Edge Driver All that remains to do is to remove the “temporary/substitution device” from each of your SmartThings routines and add the Zemismart Blind back into your routines. If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below. 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The SmartThings iPhone app is now available in the App Store. This new app features an all new look and feel, The interface offers users a simpler user experience with much faster load times. The updated app, is also available as a PC based web dashboard . These new introductions are examples of SmartThings ongoing commitment to bringing smart functionality and capabilities to consumers. The revamped layout of the iOS and Android Apps includes five different sections: Favorites, Devices, Automations, Life, and More: Favorites is the new home screen within SmartThings and gathers the devices, scenes, and services used most for quicker access. Devices lets users view and control all devices, connecting TVs, light bulbs, appliances, and more. Life is a place to explore the growing world of connected living where users can discover new SmartThings services that transform physical products into meaningful user experiences. Automations connects devices and allows them to work together and respond to specific conditions in the home, such as a door opening and a light turning on. Menu will house additional SmartThings features including SmartThings Labs, Notifications, History, and Settings. Download and enjoy the updated SmartThings app for iOS today and let me know your thoughts!

I've recently added the Zooz Z-Wave Plus 700 Series Titan Water Valve Actuator (ZAC36) to my Aeotec/SmartThings hub. This is a product I've had my eye on for quite some time. It's a smart home device that plays a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage. I've integrated the Titan Valve with SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) through the Leaks monitoring section. To cover all bases, I've placed leak sensors at my basement sump pump, under the sinks in two bathrooms and the kitchen, and a leak detection probe (included with the ZAC36 Valve Actuator) near my water heater. All these sensors are linked to STHM for leak detection. So, if any sensor detects a water leak, my main water valve shuts off automatically. But that's not all. I've configured additional responses within STHM, including sounding the siren on my Ring Alarm for three minutes and turning my RGB lights to blue. To top it off, I've created several virtual switches in SmartThings that trigger voice notifications on my Echo devices, specifying the exact location of the leak. If you want to see this automation in action, check out my YouTube Short video below: In my opinion, the Zooz Titan Valve has been one of my best smart home investments. After extensive testing, it has proven to be reliable and efficient. It gives me greater peace of mind, knowing that any potential water leak will be promptly addressed, especially when we're away for an extended period. Zooz is a solid company with reliable products, and they frequently offer discounts. They also provide helpful installation guides and technical support. The Zooz support team has always been quick and responsive to my questions. If you decide to purchase the Zooz Titan Valve Actuator , remember that you'll need the Zooz Custom Device Handler to ensure proper compatibility with your SmartThings or Aeotec hub. I'll cover that in more detail later in this article. I highly recommend following Zooz's installation instructions for the Titan Valve closely. The valve motor is quite powerful, so it's crucial to mount it correctly to avoid any damage to the valve or your plumbing. For important details about installing the valve please link to the ZAC36 Valve Actuator Installation Guide . Once the valve is properly installed and verified to be working correctly, you will next need to download the Custom Zooz Edge Driver to your SmartThings or Aeotec hub. Once the driver is in place you can then proceed with the steps which follow for adding your valve to the SmartThings app. Steps for installing the Zooz Custom Edge Driver : Click on Zooz Edge Driver channel invitation , You will be directed to sign into your SmartThings account. After signing in, accept the channel invitation. Next click the " Available Drivers " button. Find and "I nstall" (download) the " Zooz ZAC36 Valve Controller ” driver to your SmartThings Hub. To add your device to SmartThings : Open your SmartThings app. In the " Favorites " tab or " Devices " tab, tap on the "+" at the top right/ tap on " Add device " Tap on " Scan for nearby devices " While the app says "Scanning...", click the Z-Wave button on the device 3 times very quickly (LED indicator will start flashing) The app will indicate when the device connects The app may warn you that the device isn't set up securely at which point you can click on Secure Set-up and follow the prompts to scan the QR code or enter the DSK pin code to join the device to SmartThings Tap Edit to rename the device. Tap Done to save the name Tap Done to complete the setup Exclude Your ZAC36 Valve Actuator from SmartThings If the above process is not working for you, make sure you reset it first: Open your SmartThings app and locate your SmartThings hub under Devices. Tap the hub to see the device details. Tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner and tap " Settings " Tap " Z-Wave Utilities" Tap " Z-Wave Exclusion " While the app is searching for a device, click the Z-Wave button on the device 3 times very quickly (it will be flashing and will sound 3 beeps to confirm communication) The app will indicate when the device is successfully removed. Tap Done Repeat the steps for adding your device to SmartThings To Verify/Change Edge Driver Assignment: To verify the proper assignment of the edge driver in the SmartThings app... Tap on your installed device. While in the device screen, tap on the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Driver" from the list. Look under "Name" to confirm that it displays the driver " Zooz ZAC36 Valve Controller ”. If you need to update/change the driver, tap on " Select different driver ". Search for and tap on the " Zooz ZAC36 Valve Controller ” and confirm change. I trust this guide was helpful. If you have questions or comments please do not hesitate to reach out to me. If you found this information helpful please remember to give this video a like. You can find more SmartThings compatible devices on my Amazon Store . Thank you in advance for your support. Zooz ZAC36 Valve Controller (Amazon) Zooz ZAC36 Valve Controller (The Smartest House) Select "Product Type"/"Water Valves"

Aqara Product Information If you review Aqara devices on Amazon you will note that Aqara device descriptions state that their devices require an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub. Actually, there are edge driver that make Aqara sensors fully compatible within the SmartThings Lua Edge Driver architecture. In addition to compatibility with SmartThings Versions 2 and 3 hub and the Aeotec hub for SmartThings the Aqara line-up of affordable sensors are also compatible with Aqara Home, HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and more. Not only are these sensors affordable and durable, the Motion and Illuminance Sensor P1 has an industry-leading five-year battery life, even in low temperatures. The detection timeout can be easily configured without any hardware modifications. By configuring the timeout from 1 to 200 seconds, you can save energy or sense every movement in no time. The sensor also has a built-in light sensor that can be used to control lights more precisely. This light sensor can be utilized to only turn on lights when your room is dark and motion is detected. This light sensor is setting is not available in HomeKit and therefore cannot be triggered separately from the motion sensor. The Aqara P1 Sensor has an extra-wide field of view: 170° for up to 4 meters and 150° for up to 7 meters. With a versatile 360° stand, you can easily adjust the viewing angle, and only trigger the sensor when it’s needed. Moreover, the three sensitivity modes high, medium, and low are configurable. These settings refer to the distance the sensor will be triggered. Having this flexibility can help reduce false alarms. Aqara Motion Sensors Edge Driver The Aqara Edge Driver can be sourced from Yakov's SmartThings Edge Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation by executing the steps provided in this article. Note that Yakov's Edge Driver supports many other Aqara sensors. I have included a comprehensive list of supported devices at the end of this article for your reference. Steps for installing the Edge Driver Click on Yakov's SmartThings Edge Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation , You will be directed to sign into your SmartThings account. After signing in, accept the channel invitation. Next click the "Available Drivers" button. Find and download the " Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16 ” edge driver to your ST Hub. Open your SmartThings app. In the "Favorites" tab or "Devices" tab, tap on the "+" at the top right/ tap on "Add device"/ Tap on "Scan for nearby devices" Pull the battery tab from the sensor and check the face of the sensor to confirm that it is in paring mode signified by flashing blue. If the device is not flashing blue, press and hold the small reset button on the back of the sensor until the sensor resets and begins flashing blue. When the SmartThings App discovers your sensor you should verify that the correct driver was installed. To verify, tap on your device. While in the device screen, tap on the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Driver" from the list. Look under "Name" to confirm that it displays the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” If you need to update the driver, tap on "Select different driver" Search for and tap on the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” Visit the Aqara Store! SmartThings Review - Aqara P1 Motion Sensor - Why you Need this Sensor Devices Supported By Yakov's Edge Driver Please note that Yakov's Edge Driver supports many other Aqara sensors. The following is a list of supported Xiaomi, Aqara and Tuya devices. If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below.

The Aqara Water Leak Sensor works with the “ Zigbee Aqara Water Leak Sensor MC ” edge driver. The Aqara Edge Driver can be sourced from Mariano's Channel Invitation by executing the steps detailed below. To install the driver click on the following Mariano's Edge Driver Invitation link and execute the following steps: Click on Mariano’s Channel Invitation link You will be directed to sign into your SmartThings account. After signing in, accept the channel invitation. Next click the "Available Drivers" button. Find and download the "Zigbee Aqara Water Leak Sensor MC” edge driver to your ST Hub. If you device is currently installed, delete it from your hub. If you device is not installed or if your device is now removed from your hub, then start the process to onboard or re-onboard your Aqara sensor. When the SmartThings App discovers your sensor you should verify that the correct driver was installed. To verify, tap on your device. While in the device screen, tap on the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Driver" from the list. Look under "Name" to confirm that it displays the "Zigbee Aqara Water Leak Sensor MC” If you need to update the driver, tap on "Select different driver" Search for and tap on the "Zigbee Aqara Water Leak Sensor MC” Here are two SmartThings Community articles providing more information about the Aqara leak sensor that may be of interest: Looking For an Edge Driver For Aqara Water Leak Sensors Pairing Aqara to SmartThings Edge (TIPS AND TRICKS) Visit the Aqara Store! Here is a list of Aqara, Xiaomi and Tuya sensors supported by Yakov's Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver {YG] Go to the link for my Aqara Door & Window Sensor article for download information and instructions! If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below.

Although you will not see the Aqara Door and Window sensor listed as compatible with the SmartThings or Aeotec hubs, the sensor is compatible with the appropriate custom Edge Driver. The Aqara Zigbee sensor works flawlessly with SmartThings. I have been using these sensors within my smart home for some time with no issues. The Aqara Door &Window Sensors work with the Yakov's edge driver. The driver can be sourced from Yakov's Edge Drivers Channel Invitation by executing the steps provided in this article. This driver supports many other Aqara sensors as well. You can view an entire list of supported Aqara sensors with Yakov's Edge Driver at the very bottom of this article) Steps for installing the Edge Drive r: Click on Yakov's SmartThings Edge Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation , You will be directed to sign into your SmartThings account. After signing in, accept the channel invitation. Next click the "Available Drivers" button. Find and download the " Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16 ” edge driver to your ST Hub. When the SmartThings App discovers your sensor you should verify that the correct driver was installed. To verify, tap on your device. While in the device screen, tap on the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Driver" from the list. Look under "Name" to confirm that it displays the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” If you need to update the driver, tap on "Select different driver" Search for and tap on the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” Please note that the driver requires several minutes to update the device properties when changed from different driver. After a couple of minutes you should close and reopen the device settings screen to view the updated sensor properties. Here are two SmartThings Community articles providing more information about the Aqara sensors that may be of interest: [ST Edge/Beta] Xiaomi/Aqara/Tuya ZigBee Sensors Driver Pairing Aqara to SmartThings Edge (TIPS AND TRICKS) H ere is a list of Aqara, Xiaomi and Tuya sensors supported by Yakov's Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver {YG] If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below.

INTRODUCTION We recently received a notice from Third Reality that they've just unveiled their latest innovation - the Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor ! This cutting-edge device is compatible with SmartThings, Alexa, Hubitat, Home Assistant and the Third Reality Hub. It comes packed with amazing features that we can't wait to explore. Let's get started! SETUP Now, to get this little powerhouse up and running, we need to install the Custom Edge Driver from Third Reality. To do that, follow these simple steps: 1. Click on the following Third Reality Channel Invitation link 2. Log in to your SmartThings Account. 3. Click on " Enroll ," then navigate to " Available Drivers ". 4. Select " Zigbee Contact " and tap "Install" to add this custom driver. PAIRING With the Custom Edge Driver installed, it's time to pair the Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor with your SmartThings hub. Open the SmartThings app on your smartphone, and then select "Scan for Nearby Devices." The app will guide you through the pairing process, and in no time, your sensor will be connected and ready to go. FEATURES Now, let's talk about the exciting features of this Zigbee Vibration Sensor. First off, it boasts a loud beeping sound that is triggered by vibrations, making it perfect for detecting any unwanted movements around your home. But here's the best part - you can disable the beeping sound if needed, thanks to a convenient circuit board switch. This way, you can use the sensor discreetly in certain situations without causing any unnecessary attention. Moreover, the Third Reality Vibration Sensor comes equipped with two toggle switches that allow you to set the vibration sensitivity levels. Depending on your preference and the specific area you want to monitor, you can adjust the sensitivity to one of the following levels: 1/1 = Low 1/0 = Medium 0/1 = High 0/0 = Very High This level of customization ensures that you get the most accurate and reliable detection results, tailored to your specific needs. SMARTTHINGS APP INTEGRATION For those of you wondering about the integration with the SmartThings app, here's a quick overview. Once you've paired the sensor, you'll find it beautifully displayed within the SmartThings app (for both Android and iOS). It's straightforward to manage and monitor the device from the app, giving you real-time data on vibrations and activities around your home. SENSOR APPLICATIONS The Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor is a versatile device with numerous practical uses. Here are some great applications: Window Glass Security : Attach the sensor to windows and receive instant alerts on your smartphone whenever vibrations are detected, providing an added layer of security against potential break-ins. Gun Safe Security : Place the sensor on your gun safe to get notified of any unauthorized access attempts or tampering, ensuring the safety of your firearms. Money or Valuables Safe : Protect your valuables by placing the sensor on the safe, allowing you to know if anyone attempts to open or move it without your knowledge. Door Security : Use the sensor on doors to detect any forced entry attempts, enhancing the security of your home or office. Pet Monitoring : Attach the sensor to pet doors or areas to monitor your furry friends' movements and ensure their safety and well-being. Drawer or Cabinet Security: Place the sensor on drawers or cabinets containing sensitive items, receiving alerts if someone tries to access them without permission. Vehicle Security : Use the sensor in your car or motorcycle to detect any unauthorized access or tampering, providing an extra layer of protection against theft. Mailbox Monitoring : Attach the sensor to your mailbox to receive notifications when mail or packages are delivered, ensuring you never miss a delivery. Child Safety : Place the sensor on doors or windows to be alerted if a child attempts to leave or enter restricted areas. Elderly Care : Utilize the sensor to monitor the movement of elderly family members, helping ensure their safety and well-being. Remember, the Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor 's flexibility in adjusting sensitivity levels and disabling the beeping sound makes it perfect for various practical security and monitoring applications in your smart home setup. CONCLUSION The Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor is a must-have addition to any smart home security setup. Its powerful vibration detection capabilities, coupled with the flexibility to adjust sensitivity levels and disable the beeping sound, make it a top-notch security device. If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below. Shop the Third Reality Amazon Store :

Edge drivers for non-native smart devices can be sourced and downloaded from developer or manufacturer driver channels. Downloaded drivers can be immediately applied by removing device from the SmartThings App and then reinstalling the device. https://callaway.smartthings.com/channels/c8bb99e1-04a3-426b-9d94-2d260134d624 SmartThings Edge Driver for SmartWings Shades & Blinds The SmartThings Edge Driver which provides proper control of the SmartWings Zigbee Smart Roller Shade is the, ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ driver. This edge driver can be downloaded from the ‘ Mariano Shared Beta Driver’ Channel Invitation Link . Changing the Edge Driver for an Existing Blind or Shade : Assuming that you have an existing SmartWIngs shade or blind, you must determine if your smart blind has been assigned an SmartThings Edge Driver. If the your blind is assigned an Edge Driver, but the driver is a stock SmartThings stock driver, you will need to update the driver to the correct SmartWings compatible driver. To determine if a driver was assigned to your smart blind or shade, open your SmartThings app and locate your SmartWings blind within the ' Devices' section. Click on your blind's device tile and then while in the device screen click on the ellipsis in the upper right corner to determine if dropdown list contains the word ' Driver' . The presence of the word ‘ Driver ’ confirms that an edge driver is installed for your device. NOTE: If dropdown list does not contain the word " Driver ", you will need to execute the all of the steps which are listed in the section titled Edge Driver Installation Steps . If the word ‘ Driver ’ is present in the dropdown list, click on it to view the driver ‘ Name ’. If the assigned driver is other than the ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ edge driver, it will be necessary for you to download the correct driver and then change the driver in your SmartThings app. To accomplish this, follow steps 5 through 10 in the section titled Edge Driver Installation Steps to download the appropriate driver. Once you have accomplished all instructions in steps 5 through 10, open your SmartThings App, click on the tile for your SmartWings shade, click on the ellipsis in the upper right hand corner while in the SmartWings device screen, tap on ‘ Driver ’ in the dropdown list, and then tap the option to ‘ Select different driver’ . You will then choose ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ edge driver to replace the former driver. After adding the edge driver is added to SmartThings you may now follow the instructions below for Paring your SmartWings Shades to the SmartThings Hub . Adding the Edge Driver for a New Blind or Shade : If you have purchased a new SmartWings blind or shade that contains a Zigbee motor, before you attempt to add it to the SmartThings app you must first follow steps 1 through 6 in the section titled Edge Driver Installation Steps . Once the edge driver is added to SmartThings you may now follow the instructions below for Paring your SmartWings Shades to the SmartThings Hub . Edge Driver Installation Steps : Click on the link for ' Mariano Shared Beta Driver ’ Channel Invitation . Note: After clicking the driver channel link you will be required to sign into your Samsung SmartThings Account. Next you must then select ‘ Accept ’ to confirm your acceptance of the channel invitation. After accepting the channel invitation, choose your target hub and select ' Enroll '. Note: Sometimes you must to click the button multiple times. Next, click on ‘ Available Drivers ’ and select ‘ Install ’ to install the ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ edge driver. Next, verify the installed driver by going to your SmartThings App, find your SmartThings Hub within the ' Devices ' tab and then click on your Hub. Then while in your Hub’s device screen, select the ellipsis in the upper right-hand corner and then click on the word ‘ Driver ’ from the dropdown list. You will then be able to view a list of all of your installed Edge Channels and Edge Drivers. After confirming the installation of the new ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ Edge Driver you may add your device into the SmartThings Application. Paring your SmartWings Shades to the SmartThings Hub To add your shade to SmartThings press and hold the programming button (P1) for six seconds until the motor jogs twice and then release the button. The read light is confirmation that you are in paring mode. While in your SmartThings application, tap in the plus sign, "+"; tap "Add device"; tap "Scan for nearby devices" and your shade will be discovered and be added to your SmartThings hub. Once the SmartThings App discovers your SmartWings shade, click on your device’s tile and then while in the device screen, click on the ellipsis to confirm that the dropdown list now contains the word ‘ Driver ’. The presence of the word ‘Driver’ confirms that edge driver is successfully installed for your device. If the SmartWings Shade selected the wrong driver, tap on ‘ Select different driver ’ and select the ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment Mc ’ Edge Driver If you have re-added an existing shade, and your need to replace the "temporary/substitution device” that you added to your existing routines, all that remains to do is to remove the “temporary/substitution device” from each of your SmartThings routines and add the SmartWings Shade back in place in each of your routines. 🟠 PRODUCT LINK: SmartWings Outdoor Shades If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below. You can also support Bud's Smart Home via Amazon purchases via my Amazon Store . Remember to visit Bud's Smart Home Amazon Store for smart home devices which are compatible with the new Samsung SmartThings Lua Edge architecture.

So the question on your mind is likely whether the Ring Alarm Keypad is able to function properly within SmartThings as a fully functional security keypad capable of arming and disarming your SmartThings home? Is it also capable of producing audible and visual countdowns to accommodate delayed home entries and exits? These very questions have plagued mankind since the beginning of time… needle screech, or at least they have plagued SmartThings enthusiast since the advent of the Ring Keypad. Is it possible that someone may have developed an Edge Driver to not only provided the keypad with the ability to arm and disarm you home, but also offer many more features, all of which can be activated with the simple press of a button? This article will attempt to answer these vexing questions while providing a product review and driver links so that you can take advantage of its awesome features. So yes, the Generation 2 Ring Alarm Keypad will operate with the SmartThings hub. And yes, there is an available edge driver that will give you the ability to enable the features that I will cover in today’s product review. Before I provide driver and installation tips, let's review the extensive list of available feature. The Gen 2 Ring Alarm Keypad is designed with versatility in mind. The unit can easily be mounted on the wall or it may also be used as a portable desktop keypad. The keypad has two power options. You may plug the keypad into standard power outlet using the provided electric cord and plug or may charge it periodically to run on a rechargeable battery that keeps your Keypad active even if the power goes out. With the installation of the SmartThings custom edge driver you will have several features to include: Setting the PIN code for the “disarm” and “arm home” buttons A wrong PIN signal when making a PIN entry error. Motion Sensor - lights keypad when motion detected. Can also be used trigger actions in ST Power source indicator light Panic combination (hold simultaneously “X” and “Check” buttons) Doorbell with selection of 5 sounds Entry and exit delay counters. Keypad configuration options in the settings menu This keypad is compatible with any of the three SmartThings security modes: Disarmed, Armed Away and Armed Stay. The alarm system state is synchronized with STHM without any automation. Changing the state in STHM will change it also in the keypad. The opposite synchronization is not enabled but you can create SmartThings routines to enable synchronization on the Ring Keypad. I have included sample routines on below your reference and convenience. The driver does not require you to enter the PIN to activate the Arm (away) mode. A PIN code is necessary for the Disarm and Arm (stay) modes. The PIN Code, Exit and Entry delay and the doorbell sound and volume can be configured within the keypad settings. PRO TIP: To keep the security mode display active at all times go into the keypad's settings and scroll all the way to the bottom to find " System security mode display ". Change the default setting to the value of ' 601 ' to keep the display ' Always On' . Review of Ring Keypad Features - YouTube: Ring Keypad Installation Steps: Ring Edge Driver Download Instructions Install the Edge Driver using the following step by step instructions: Tap on the following Hmorsti Drivers Channel Invitation Accept the Channel Invitation and tap on 'Available Drivers'. Tap on the 'Install' button under the driver ' Z-Wave Keypad '. The edge driver will be installed on your target hub. Now you are ready to install the Ring Alarm Keypad Ring Keypad Inclusion Bring the keypad close to your hub. Plug the USB cable into a USB charger, this is make the Network LED start flashing green slowly. When the Network LED is flashing green, that means it isn’t paired with the hub. This keypad supports S2 level security and performs better when using S2 mode. To put the hub into S2 pairing mode, from the SmartThings app, click + → Device → Select Generic Z-Wave Device from the list and then follow the instructions. It will prompt you for the QR code or DSK key when it pairs successfully in S2 mode. If you’re having trouble pairing the device, power cycle your hub and try to exclude the device first. If Network LED starts flashing red, this means that the keypad has lost it’s connection with the mesh. Move the keypad closer to the hub (or add a Z-Wave repeater) IMPORTANT: Inclusion can be tricky with the SmartThings Hub. If you are having difficulty pairing your keypad, press and hold the 1 key . The the Network LED will begin flashing green quickly. Continue to hold the 1 key until the keypad successfully pairs then release the key. The keypad should automatically install the 'Z-Wave Keypad' edge driver from the Hmorsti Driver Channel. You can verify the assignment of the Hmorsti driver by tapping on the ellipsis in the upper right corner while in the device details screen of your SmartThings app. Select "Driver" from the dropdown list and verify that you have the Name : "Z-Wave Keypad" and the Channel : "Hmorsti drivers" Ring Keypad Exclusion Bring the keypad within 5ft of the hub. Tap and hold the Ring Keypad tile to invoke the options menu. Select 'Remove' to invoke the Z-Wave Exclusion mode. With you hub in exclusion mode, use a pin to press the button in the hole behind the keypad, the network LED should flash red to indicate the exclusion was successful and then start flashing green. If the Ring Keypad was not successfully excluded insert the pin in the hole behind the keypad as many times necessary to exclude the keypad. If the exclusion still fails and gives you the option to Force Delete the keypad then tap on 'Force Delete' to remove the key pad. Ring Keypad Factory Reset Instructions Use a pin to press the button in the hole behind the keypad for about 10 seconds until the network LED flashes red and then starts flashing green slowly Virtual Switches and Routines needed to manage SmartThings Home Monitor Security Mode changes: To utilize the full potential of the Ring Alarm Keypad we will need to create routines in SmartThings and a couple of rules within the SharpTools App. If you are not familiar with SharpTools, just know that SharpTools supports integration with platforms like SmartThings, Hubitat, and Tasker, enabling users to automate their smart home devices and create routines that permit users to set up conditional actions based on triggers and events within their smart home ecosystem. Do not be overly concerned about writing these rules as I will provide guidance later in this article to help you construct these rules within SharpTools. Before writing the rules in SharpTools you need to create five virtual switches within SmartThings using two virtual buttons and three virtual switches . The virtual buttons/switches are the five devices seen in the following screenshot. They are the devices that have the prefix " vEdge ". You will need to download TAustin’s vEdge Creator app version 2.94 to your SmartThings hub in order to create two vEdge ‘ Momentary Button Only ’ buttons. After you tap on the TAustin's Virtual Device Creator link you will login to your SmartThings account and then: > Click Accept > Click View Drivers > Install the driver titles Virtual Devices V2 > Then return to your SmartThings app/ Select the "+" at the top of the app screen > Next tap " Scan for nearby devices " > The ST app will discover and install the vEdge Creator v2.94 (or most recent version) NOTE: See the my website article if you need additional help to download TAustin's vEdge creator app !! Pro Tip: To update your vEdge Creator to the latest version, simply delete vEdge Creator from your SmartThings app and then select the "+" at the top of the app screen and tap " Scan for nearby devices " Once the vEdge Creator app is installed, tap on the the app tile and then select the settings cog next to the option to " Select & Create Virtual Device(s) ". Scroll down the list and select " Momentary Button Only " then in the following screen under " Quantity to Create " tap on the setting cog to request the creation of two (2) buttons. Once the two momentary buttons are created you must name the first momentary button as vEdge Entry Delay Button and the second button must be named vEdge Exit Delay Button . You will also use TAustin's virtual device creator app to create the following three vEdge Security Mode switches. The device type to select for the creation of these virtual switches is the vEdge " Switch ". You will name these three Security Mode switches as indicated in the following screenshot: vEdge Disarm vEdge Arm Stay vEdge Arm Away Once you have created the proceeding five virtual device switches/buttons I recommend that you move these devices to a common room within your SmartThings app. You should also move the Ring Keypad 2nd Gen device to this same room. I personally titled this room -SHM , which is an abbreviation for (Smart Home Monitor). You may name the room as you wish. With your Ring Keypad is installed and the two vEdge momentary buttons and the three SmartThings mode switches are created, you must now use the vEdge virtual switches and buttons within a total of thirteen (13) SmartThings routines. The purpose of six (6) of these routines is to communicate SmartThings mode changes to the SharpTools app. ( More about the SharpTools app later in this article ). These first six routines are necessary because SmartThings mode changes are not available within SharpTools. The routines will use the three vEdge switches to broadcast SmartThings mode changes, Disarm , Arm(stay) and Arm(away) to the SharpTools app. Three of the six routines coordinate the three SmartThings security modes so that when one security mode is active, the other two modes are set to inactive. As an example, the Security Disarm routine is triggered when the SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) is changed to Disarm. The routine's actions are to turn the vEdge Disarm switch " ON ", and at the same time turn the vEdge Arm(away) and vEdge Arm(stay) switches " OFF ". The same logic is repeated for the other two STHM modes. Then it is a matter of writing three additional routines that change the appropriate STHM security mode when the corresponding virtual switch is " ON ". As an example, as displayed in the Security-Disarm, On routine, when the vEdge Disarm virtual switch is on then change the STHM security mode to Disarmed. You will need to write two additional routines for the Arm(stay) and Arm(away) virtual switches using the same logic. With the first six routines completed we have seven (7) additional routines to write. The following three routines are needed to change the SmartThings Security Mode when a security mode button is pressed on the ring alarm keypad. The first routine below changes the SmartThings mode to Armed (stay) when the Keypads' Arm Home Button ( armHomeButton ) is pressed. The second routine changes the SmartThings mode to Disarmed when the Keypads' Disarm Button ( disarmAllButton ) is pressed during the Arm(stay) Mode. The third routine changes the SmartThings mode to Disarmed when the Keypads' Disarm Button ( disarmAllButton ) is pressed during the Arm(away) Mode . The next two routines are necessary to define delay periods for the Exit Delay and the Entry Delay countdown periods. The Exit delay is triggered (started) by the tap of the keypads' Arm Away Button. The Entry Delay is triggered (started) when any contact sensor on your external entrances is opened while your SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) is in Armed Away mode. The time period for these delays can be different for Entry and Exit with the minimum delay at 1 second and the maximum delay at 180 seconds. For my demonstration I used at delay period of 30 seconds for both the Exit Delay and the Entry Delay. The first routine displayed below states that IF the STHM is in the precondition of " Disarmed " and the keypads' Arm Away button is pressed, THEN turn on the vEdge( virtual ) Exit Delay Button after the time period of 30 seconds has concluded. The second routine states that IF the STHM is in the precondition of " Armed Away " and the one for the homes Exterior Door Contact sensors is OPEN, THEN turn on the vEdge( virtual ) Entry Delay Button after the time period of 30 seconds has concluded. Note: the third, partial routine is the remaining half of the second routine: The following two routines specify the actions that are to occur if the 30 second countdown concludes without interruption. The first routine sets the STHM to the Armed Away mode if the vEdge (virtual ) Exit Delay Button is trigger "ON" following the expiration of the 30 second delay. The second routine checks to see if the STHM remains in the Armed Away mode with the expiration of the 30 second delay and if the system stays in the Armed Away mode, as confirmed by the precondition, then when the vEdge Entry Button is triggered "ON", THEN the routine sends a notification to members to contact the police. Note: The vEdge Exit Delay Button will not be triggered on provided the keypad's Disarm button is pressed before the end of the set delay period. Setting Up Rules within SharpTools to Execute the exitDelay and entryDelay Keypad Functions: Although I was able able to define the length of entry and exit delays with in the ST app, I was not able to access the exitDelay and entryDelay function within a ST routine. It appears this prohibition on accessing the exitDelay and entryDelay functions is specific to the iOS operating system (iPhone). I have been advised that Android users can access these functions when writing ST routines. To be able to access the Ring Keypad functions I decided to add the Ring Keypad to the list of devices in my SharpTools account. If you integrate the SharpTools app with SmartThings you can create "SharpTool Rules" to execute functions, similar to the creating routines in SmartThings. The SharpTools app allows you to write more complex rules (routines) that expand the capabilities of SmartThings devices. I was pleased to see that I had access to all for the Ring Alarm commands within the SharpTools Rule maker. I proceeded to use the SharpTools Rule Engine to write the following exitDelay and the entryDelay rules. SharpTools Rule to invoke the exitDelay function on Ring Keypad SharpTools Rule to invoke the entryDelay function on Ring Keypad SharpTools Rule to invoke the Door Chime function on Ring Keypad Keep in mind that the purpose of the SharpTools rules are to start or stop the audio and visual timer on the keypad. The changes to SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) are managed by the routines in the SmartThings app. So the exit and entry routines will work without the SharpTools rules however you will not have the visual and audible progress bar absent the SharpTools app. The capability to add these functions in SmartThings could be available in the future if the author of the driver decides to update the driver to allow access to the functions. With the completion of the SmartThings routines and the SharpTools rules you should now have a full functioning Ring Alarm Keypad capable of managing your SmartThings Home Monitoring system. Important Note: The SmartThings Home Monitor has settings to control which sensors and alarms are to be used while the Security Mode is in Armed Stay or in Armed Away. It is vital that make sure that any exit delay periods defined in the Ring Alarm Keypad coincide (are the same) as the Alarm delay that is set with the STHM security settings. For this example, I set the keypads' exit delay at 30 seconds. I also wrote my SmartThings routines and SharpTools rules with 30 second delays as well. Finally, I went into the STHM Security setting to SET RESPONSE for " No delay " for the Delay before alert setting and I set the RESPONSE DELAY - Delay time to " 30 seconds " In conclusion I will reiterate the driver disclaimer that was issued by the author: "As the driver is related to safety and security and I cannot guarantee that it will work as intended, please don’t rely solely on it. Use it at your own risk." And finally, I recommend the purchase of multiple keypads which can be mounted in the garage, a second floor and at your back and front doors for added convenience. Here is my Ring Keypad Amazon product link for your convenience. Important Links: Ring Alarm Keypad (Gen 2) Ring Alarm Keypad (2nd Gen) Lights and Buttons Explained Hmorsti SmartThings Channel Invitation Edge Driver Name: ' Z-Wave Keypad ' SmartThings Community Article SharpTools Overview Video TAustins vEdge Creator Article Creator's Comment This was an rewarding yet difficult and time consuming project. 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