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Reacting to Events from a Vesternet DeviceUpdated 3 months ago

Here we'll look at an example using a Vesternet Z-Wave Dimmer module.

  • From the Dashboard, touch "Routines".

    Once the "Routines" screen appears touch "Add what will trigger this routine" to add a Condition to the Routine.

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet
  • Touch "Device status" since we're interested in reacting to a Device Event.

    Devices with available conditions will be shown, so touch one to select it.

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet
  • The next screen will show the available conditions for the Device.

    Here we can select "On or Off" (either event will trigger), "On" and "Off" individually, changes to the "Dimmer" level or Events from one of the supported "Meters".

    After setting the condition, touch "Done" and then "Add what this routine will do" to add an Action to the Routine.

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet
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  • For this example we'll elect to send a push notification to ourselves when the Device is turned On, so touch on "Notify someone" to proceed, followed by "Send notification to members".

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet
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  • Type in your message, here we chose a simple "Dimmer on!" text, but you could include more information if you wish, for example the room name.

    Touch "Done" when you are finished.

    At this point you can add further Actions if needed, or simply touch "Save" to save this Routine.

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet
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  • You'll now be prompted to choose an icon to represent the Routine, do that then touch "Save" again.

    Your Routine will now been shown in the SmartThings App!

    VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet VES-ZW-DIM-001 2-Wire Capable Dimmer In SmartThings | Vesternet 
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