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In the following video, I will explain you can set up a simple virtual switch that can be used in your SmartThings automations to trigger various announcements on your Amazon Echo devices. These announcements can be setup to report the status of your doors, using the status of a multipurpose sensor, or they can announce the arrival of a family member when they enter your homes geolocation. To set-up the virtual switch you'll need to install the code in the SmartThings IDE. The video will provide step-by-step instructions on how to install the code to create a device handler. You can tap on the link below to access Brian Pierron's code for the virtual switch. I have also provided a link to the SmartThings IDE. 🔵 Brian Pierron's Raw Code for Virtual Alexa Switch 🔵 Link to the SmartThings IDE Try out our convenient Online Store to shop Amazon for all of your smart devices. We have made shopping easy by categorizing many of the devices used in my SmartThings automations. 🔵 Shop our Amazon Online Store

Discover the easy steps to connect your SmartThings devices with your Alexa App. Once connected, use your Amazon Echo devices to control your automations and take your smart home to the next level. When SmartThings and Alexa are interconnected you are able to create Alexa Routines that provide voice feedback regarding the status of your smart sensors, switches and lights. You can also give voice commands to your Echo Devices to trigger and control your connected Smartthings devices. Take your home automation to a new level of sophistication by pairing your Samsung SmartThings smart devices with Amazon Alexa. I'll guide you in the easy steps to get you connected. 🔵 Connect the Classic SmartThings App with Amazon Alexa app: 1. Open your Amazon App. 2. Tap the Smart Home menu. (The home icon in the bottom right.) 3. Scroll to "Smart Home Skills" at the bottom. 4. Tap Enable Smart Home Skills. 5. Enter “SmartThings” in the search field. 6. Tap Enable for SmartThings. 7. Log in using your Samsung or SmartThings account. 8. Tap Log in. 9. Choose your SmartThings Location in the From: menu. 10. Tap Authorize. 11. Message: “Alexa has been successfully linked with SmartThings. 12. Tap “done” to begin device discovery. 🔵 Connect the New SmartThings App with the Amazon Alexa app: From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Voice Assistant Touch Amazon Alexa You will automatically be directed to the Amazon App Touch Enable to use for SmartThings Touch Authorize Once authorized, the following message appears: “Alexa has been successfully linked with SmartThings.” Touch x to close the window and begin device discovery ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ 🔵 SmartThings Hub & Sensor Set-up: https://youtu.be/9iyOXN5ApwU 🔵 Shop our online Amazon Store

This SharpTools routine uses SmartThings devices, Amazon Devices and the EchoSpeaks Application to report the status of my two garage doors at 20 minutes prior to sunset. The rules controlling this routine are written to report four potential states of my two doors. The rule also sends announcements to my echo device so that I will be reminded to take needed actions to ensure that may doors are closed and secured. ▶ Video instructions to enable the Smartthings Skill in the Alexa App ▶ Video instructions for setting up the Community Installer ▶ Instructions for setting up Echo Speaks Step-by-Step Video Instructions on how to Set-up this Automation in the SharpTools App

In the following video I show you how to apply Milky Spore Powder using an inexpensive and practical dispenser which I made out of PVC pipe for a cost of under $14.00. My homemade dispenser does an excellent job for the spot application of Milky Spore Powder. A proper Milky Spore Powder application can help eliminate grubs for up to ten years. If you eliminate Japanese Beetle grubs you will have an attractive and healthy lawn and you also will be less likely to have voles, skunks and ground moles digging up your yard.

In the following video I show you how to build an inexpensive and practical powdered milky spore applicator out of PVC pipe for spot application of milky spore for the elimination of grubs. No grubs, no moles! Is it safe for pets? NOTE: Milky Spore Powder is a natural, safe and effective grub control product that is OMRI certified organic. It does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison. You just need to ensure that your pets are not in the area while you are applying the power. After the powder is watered in there will be no issues for humans, pets or wild life. ⭐ Thank you for supporting my website by using the following Amazon links: ⭐ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~-~~- ** Milky Spore Powder (Used for "Spot Application") ** Milky Spore Grub Control Mix (Apply with Spreader) ** Dispenser Tube ** Scotts GrubEx ** Pipe 2" X 2" Ft PVC ** PVC Cap, Schedule 40, 1-1/2" ** PVC Coupling, Schedule 40, 2" ** PVC 1-1/2" X 2" Reducer ** PVC Pipe, 2', PVC, 1.5" ** PVC-Dwv Test Caps, 2"

This is a SmartThings automation showing how to automatically turn on your bathroom fan to reduce humidity in your bath/shower. In this automation I show how to install an in wall micro switch. The switch is neatly concealed within the gang box. The switch that I am using is the Enerwave Z-Wave Plus Dual Relay Wall Micro Switch. I demonstrate how to setup this routine in both the SmartThings Classic App and the New SmartThings App. Bathroom Fan/Light Video Links: ▶ Wiring & Programming Doc Link Edge Driver Instructions: 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'. Next, click on ‘Available Drivers’ and select ‘Install’ to download the ‘Z-Wave Switch and Child Mc’ edge driver to your target hub. 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 tile. 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 Driver Channels and Edge Drivers. After confirming the installation of the new ‘Z-Wave Switch and Child Mc’ Edge Driver you may now add your device SmartThings App by scanning for nearby devices. The appropriate driver should be automatically assigned to your Enerwave switch. To verify this, follow the instruction in step 7. 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 an edge driver was assigned to your device. If the SmartThings app selected the wrong driver, tap on ‘Select different driver’ and select the ‘Z-Wave Switch and Child Mc’ Edge Driver Important: Under the device's settings menu for the main device (click on the 3 dots to see the "Settings" menu), you will see the following screen: You will want to toggle on the switch “Create Single Device for Switch1” to make a second controllable switch for the relay. Then you can rename the two switches and use them as independent device switches. Remember to visit Bud's Smart Home Amazon Store for smart home devices which are compatible with the new Samsung SmartThings Lua architecture. Devices Featured in this video: ▶ Z-Wave Plus 4-in-1 Sensor ▶ Z-Wave Plus Relay, Single ▶ Z-Wave Plus Relay, Dual ▶ Samsung SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor 🔵 Shop our Amazon Online Store

In the following video I show how to set-up an easy routine in the Free Echo Speaks App within SmartThings for automatic notifications when your SmartThings Leak Sensor detects a flooding at your sump pump. The routine is created in Echo Speaks and uses the Echo Speaks custom response designer to repeat verbal alerts through one or more Amazon Echo devices such as your Echo Dots or Echo Show. Additionally, the Echo Speaks routine sends repeated push notifications to one or more smart phones. Don't be caught unaware of a unexpected water leak or flooding event ever again! ▶ Video instructions to enable the Smartthings Skill in the Alexa App ▶ Video instructions for setting up the Community Installer ▶ Instructions for setting up Echo Speaks 🔵 Shop our Amazon Online Store

In the video I will show you how to use the sounds (available in the Alexa App), in any of your SmartThings routines using Echo Speaks. The sounds that I am using in this video include the "wolf howl" and the "rooster" sounds. The possibilities are endless! Take your home automation to the next level by setting up Echo Speaks ▶ Video instructions to enable the Smartthings Skill in the Alexa App ▶ Video Instructions to set-up the Community Installer ▶ Web Instructions for Echo Speaks ▶ SimplySmart123 Video Instructions to set-up Echo Speaks ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Shop our Online Store

A little over one year ago I applied Milky Spore Powder on my lawn in an effort to eliminate moles by killing grubs. In this video I show the results of this effort. A proper Milky Spore Powder application can help eliminate grubs for up to ten years. If you eliminate Japanese Beetle grubs you will have an attractive and healthy lawn and you also will be less likely to have voles, skunks and ground moles digging up your yard. Is it safe for pets? NOTE: Milky Spore Powder is a natural, safe and effective grub control product that is OMRI certified organic. It does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison. You just need to ensure that your pets are not in the area while you are applying the power. After the powder is watered in there will be no issues for humans, pets or wild life. Thank you for supporting my channel by using the following Amazon links: ** Milky Spore Powder ** Milky Spore Grub Control Mix (Apply with Spreader) ** Dispenser Tube Shop our Online Store

In the following video I will take you through all the steps to create a Virtual Momentary Switch (VMS) as a Device Handler, add the VMS to your SmartThings device list, verify that the VMS is ported over to your SmartThings App, connect the VMS to a routine so the you can execute (run) SmartThings Scenes after they are triggered by pressing the VMS, and I will then provide directions for transferring the switch to the SharpTools app so the you can create action tiles within the Sharptools Dashboard which can be used to start your SmartThings scenes. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-~-~~-~~~- HELPFUL HOW TO ARTICLES & VIDEO LINKS: 🔵 SmartThings Scenes with Virtual Switches (SharpTools Article) 🔵 Login to the SmartThings IDE 🔵 Josh Lyon's GitHub Code for Virtual Momentary Switch 🔵 SharpTools Web Application Link 🔵 How to Setup SharpTools to Control SmartThings 🔵 Shop our Online Store

Would like to learn the secret to creating a successful and well connect smart home ecosystem? Not quite sure where to begin. There is load of products and information out there and it can be confusing and somewhat intimidating. I will give you three basic and easy to understand steps to get you started. Follow these three steps and you will on your way to creating a good and reliable smart home ecosystem with that will provide you with convenience and security for years to come. Watch the following video to discover how easy it is to start you smart home automation journey! 🔵 Shop our Amazon Online Store 🔵

In the following video I will show you how to trigger custom voice notification on your Alexa Echo devices using the SmartThings Community App called Echo Speaks. You can write a vast variety of Echo Speaks routines to remind you to perform certain tasks at various times of the week. The voice notification can be customized to speak in male or female voices and in a multitude of dialects. Echo Speaks may also be used to report various events, like sending voice announcement and SMS messages when a multipurpose sensor opens or when motion is detected in a certain room. The possibilities are endless! Echo Speaks Documentation CLICK HERE to discover how to begin you smart home by following these 3 EASY STEPS!