Thanks for the update on this matter Bud, this info helped me a lot with my automations beetween smarthings and Alexa, they weren't working fine before this video, now they do.
There is a bit of learning curve, but once you understand the concept of setting up virtual switches, the process becomes second nature. Thanks for commenting Josh!
LOL, agreed, quite the rabbit hole for something so small. I was banging my head for hours figuring this out before I found your video. The auto revert setting was the key item I was missing. All working now as I want it to. Thanks!
Thanks as always Bud for your informative videos! Since your video about the Ring keypad last year I now have a simple way for all of my smart home to interact with each other without having to rely on matter (assuming that is that the 'then' function is available in either Alexa or the Google Home...which sometimes it isn't!). This has made a world of difference to things. I.e. using a Smartthings window sensor to activate a VEdge Switch that turns off my Tado thermostat and my extractor fan in my ensuite bathroom. Means that I'm not having to think about wasting energy from the radiator being on or the fan running if the window is open. Total gamechanger really ☺
Hey Bud, thanks for your clarification on virtual switches. I think going over your great explanation on this YT video will help to truly understand the power of using virtual switches!
Congratulations on the work. Unfortunately the project within your link is not available. Is there a possibility to share again so I can experience this wonderful work?
Dan. Very sorry about the broken link. I was not sure to which link you were referring. I checked and updated the link to "TAustin's Edge Driver channel". Is that the link you were trying to access? I have also listed a link to my website with instructions for installing the driver. If you have subscribed to my "Edge Driver Package" you will have access to these instructions. Otherwise, you can sign-up for a onetime fee of $10 for access to over 30 articles that provide edge driver instructions and edge driver channel links.
Hey Bud, I’m able to run voice alerts triggered by Ring door sensors directly to my echos. I have a bunch of them running for doors and gate. I do also use a bunch of virtual switches though. Looking forward to your homey vids.
@@BudsSmartHome I do have them connected to SmartThings but have no virtual switches to run voice alerts for Alexa when they are triggered. Have about ten running this way without virtual switches. The alerts are created directly in Alexa app.
Thanks as always foe the video Bud, I use the smarthings switches built into the Lab section of the app, is there any benefit of doing it this way instead?
I think the main benefit of using the switch types described in this video is the reliability of functionality. If you have the same success with the switches from the Lab section, then there would be nothing gained by using the Alexa switch I recommend. Thanks for commenting Marc😉
You set up a virtual switch in SmartThings. You then use that virtual switch in an Alexa routine. The Alexa routine will turn on the Smart plug whenever the virtual switch is turned on. So let’s say you have a lamp plugged in to the smart plug and you want the lamp to turn on when a door is opened. The SmartThings routine will be written to turn the virtual switch on when the doors open. The Alexa routine will be written so that when the virtual switch turns on, the smart plug will be turned on, which will light the lamp.
Virtual switches needed to evolve as a result of changes in the Alexa app. The important thing is that the changes that Todd Austin made to his vEdge Creator app have resulted in reliable automations with third-party apps like the Alexa app
@@BudsSmartHome well I got it to work properly in ST, but I cant verify in miss A because I removed the ST Skill because of all the doubles it was creating. Anyway thanks a lot.
@@BudsSmartHome to test, I did re-paired miss A and ST and yes it works like a charm, although Miss A did import both virtual things (ie the switch and the contact) and now I spent 3 hours removing the doubles or triples the association recreated ! But hey, it works !
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Thanks for the update on this matter Bud, this info helped me a lot with my automations beetween smarthings and Alexa, they weren't working fine before this video, now they do.
Glad to hear that your Alexa automations are now working Alonso.
Thank you, sir! My God, that was a ridiculous rabbit hole for such a small integration...
There is a bit of learning curve, but once you understand the concept of setting up virtual switches, the process becomes second nature. Thanks for commenting Josh!
LOL, agreed, quite the rabbit hole for something so small. I was banging my head for hours figuring this out before I found your video. The auto revert setting was the key item I was missing. All working now as I want it to. Thanks!
@@alaskowski- I'm happy for you, that you were able to get everything working correctly. 😃
Thanks as always Bud for your informative videos! Since your video about the Ring keypad last year I now have a simple way for all of my smart home to interact with each other without having to rely on matter (assuming that is that the 'then' function is available in either Alexa or the Google Home...which sometimes it isn't!). This has made a world of difference to things. I.e. using a Smartthings window sensor to activate a VEdge Switch that turns off my Tado thermostat and my extractor fan in my ensuite bathroom. Means that I'm not having to think about wasting energy from the radiator being on or the fan running if the window is open. Total gamechanger really ☺
Thanks for your kind remarks Justin. I'm happy to hear that you're finding the content helpful.
Hey Bud, thanks for your clarification on virtual switches. I think going over your great explanation on this YT video will help to truly understand the power of using virtual switches!
Good to hear from you Dan. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the great video Bud. That's really help clarify a few things for me!
That's great! Thanks for letting me know it was helpful.
Congratulations on the work. Unfortunately the project within your link is not available. Is there a possibility to share again so I can experience this wonderful work?
Dan. Very sorry about the broken link. I was not sure to which link you were referring. I checked and updated the link to "TAustin's Edge Driver channel". Is that the link you were trying to access? I have also listed a link to my website with instructions for installing the driver. If you have subscribed to my "Edge Driver Package" you will have access to these instructions. Otherwise, you can sign-up for a onetime fee of $10 for access to over 30 articles that provide edge driver instructions and edge driver channel links.
Hey Bud, I’m able to run voice alerts triggered by Ring door sensors directly to my echos. I have a bunch of them running for doors and gate. I do also use a bunch of virtual switches though.
Looking forward to your homey vids.
You need to trigger your Echo voice alerts via a virtual switch.
@@BudsSmartHome I do have them connected to SmartThings but have no virtual switches to run voice alerts for Alexa when they are triggered. Have about ten running this way without virtual switches. The alerts are created directly in Alexa app.
@@jharsh3376 Interesting 🤔. Good to know.
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Thanks as always foe the video Bud, I use the smarthings switches built into the Lab section of the app, is there any benefit of doing it this way instead?
I think the main benefit of using the switch types described in this video is the reliability of functionality. If you have the same success with the switches from the Lab section, then there would be nothing gained by using the Alexa switch I recommend. Thanks for commenting Marc😉
I am trying to access the Todd Austin channel but getting 403 Forbidden.
Please advise.
I was able to access thru ST community post
Thanks for letting me know about the broken link. I will see that it is repaired.
Hey, how do I connect a smarplug which is only compatible to alexa to SmartThings. Pls do help, I have been trying this for long.
You set up a virtual switch in SmartThings. You then use that virtual switch in an Alexa routine. The Alexa routine will turn on the Smart plug whenever the virtual switch is turned on. So let’s say you have a lamp plugged in to the smart plug and you want the lamp to turn on when a door is opened. The SmartThings routine will be written to turn the virtual switch on when the doors open. The Alexa routine will be written so that when the virtual switch turns on, the smart plug will be turned on, which will light the lamp.
What specific smart plug are you using? (Brand name and Protocol?) Is is a Wi-Fi plug?
Now I know what I missed. Even though its kind of a lot of steps.
Virtual switches needed to evolve as a result of changes in the Alexa app. The important thing is that the changes that Todd Austin made to his vEdge Creator app have resulted in reliable automations with third-party apps like the Alexa app
@@BudsSmartHome well I got it to work properly in ST, but I cant verify in miss A because I removed the ST Skill because of all the doubles it was creating. Anyway thanks a lot.
@@philipperostin- You're welcome Philippe
@@BudsSmartHome to test, I did re-paired miss A and ST and yes it works like a charm, although Miss A did import both virtual things (ie the switch and the contact) and now I spent 3 hours removing the doubles or triples the association recreated ! But hey, it works !
Good 👍