Smartthings smartapp fan dimmer code#

I can’t speak to the new “smartthings (Samsung connect) “ app or the new non-groovy platform in this regard ( or or May know more), but as far as smartthings classic, nothing runs locally except for the official smartlighting feature and some bits of smarthome monitor. However, it is very important to understand that smartthings itself is primarily a cloud-based platform. The Leviton Dimmer is officially supported, and I believe it uses the generic Z wave dimmer device type handler, so that is eligible to run locally. This is one reason they’re popular: they are a built-in back up system for when the smartthings cloud is down (typically once or twice a month over the last 20 months, but sometimes more than that). But you can use them with their own app locally or with apples’s HomeKit Or a number of other integrations. Which means rules that you set up in smartthings or if you are using the smartthings app will require the Samsung cloud. Lutron runs completely locally Except for the smartthings integration. Thanks to ALL for the advice! One other thought: are any of these dimmers able to run more/totally localized, rather than being dependent on Samsung’s cloud? I can say that I like the GE fan dimmer mechanism, where it gives the fan an initial kick to get it up to speed before dropping down to the set level. I am currently in a push to get all my attic wiring done, so I haven’t taken a break to start getting the hub setup, so I can’t directly speak to how well the z-wave stuff works in that regard. I ultimately went with GE Dimmers, where I don’t need the status indicators or will primarily be using scene controls, just because the GE Dimmers seem so universally popular and are relatively cheap. I am planning to use one at my entryway, so I can see a quick status of the home with the RGB lights.įor rooms with fans, I was thinking about grabbing some of the Leviton dimmers, so the fan and light controls look different. I am surprised no one has brought up the Homeseer HS-WD200+ Dimmers in this thread. The non-CL dimmers drive the price up even more, so that was basically a non starter for me. I would also avoid their CL dimmers after my Radio Ra 2 experience, unless you strictly follow their compatibility guide. My problem with Lutron Dimmers is simply their price. They are an engineering company with many patents and focus almost exclusively on lighting.īut different things work for different people in terms of looks, budget, strengthening the network mesh, etc. It’s a confusing world out there…Just for bulbs I’m finding LIFX, WEMO, OSRAM, GE Link, Phillips Hue, Cree.įor plugs I’m finding WEMO, SmartThings, Aeon Labs, GE…etcĪs far as “most reliable” it’s hard to beat the Lutron switches. I’m here to see what your opinons/preferences are for I’m on Amazon and etc pretty much every day trying to decide what I want to play around with next, or what’s better, etc.

Smartthings smartapp fan dimmer code#

Originally bought 2 OSRAM tunable LED bulbs with the Wemo Hub and a WEMO insight switch, now I’ve “upgraded” the hub to the SmartThings hub, and looking at ditching the WEMO insight switch for the SmartThings plug, just so I have have support now and not have to wait or deal with adding custom code to the IDE. So, I’m pretty new to this internet of things world.

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