Smartthings gradually dim lights. I need a little help though.

• Smartthings gradually dim lights. swamplynx (Chris) April 8, 2015, 3:49am 12.

  Smartthings gradually dim lights So looking at a standard on/off GE switch, the instructions indicate that you can only use it with a fixture, not an outlet. Steps to set up MacroDroid to trigger a scene in SmartThings: Go to the Samsung SmartThings API "Personal Access Tokens" page, log in using your SmartThings user ID and password, and meross Smart LED Strip Lights, 32. so here it is. I’ve tried the Gentle Wake Up app but the lowest limit is 1 minute. I’ll hit the off switch in the app and it’ll pop the lights back on after a couple minutes. Gentle Sleep sets your lights to a warm white color, then slowly dims them over the next 30 minutes. lights operated by switch that can do on/off as well as dim; light level/dimness set by time of day so that when you switch a light on in the afternoon it’s full brightness but later in the day/evening is dimmer and at night would be at minimum brightness for bathroom trips; sunrise feature that turns on the lights gradually to help with Gradually dim lights over time . g in plex, youtube or amazon video app). It just seems that if you can create a virtual device in the lights and switches and add 2 dimmers to turn them off, and in the rooms area you can control the diming of each device seperately you should be able to create a virtual device in the rooms area and control dimming in the lights and switches Hello all, NOOB question: I just installed the Smartthings hub and a half dozen Cree LED bulbs. swamplynx (Chris) April 8, 2015, 3:49am 12. A relative is upgrading four (not smart) incadescent can lights in his basement and was not really looking for a Smart solution, but opted for these lights given the price. Integrate ambient I’m using a few Sengled Color light bulbs and looking for a way (Routine, Scene, App, etc) to gradually change the color (NOT the dimness) of those lights from white to red/orange to simulate sunset. SmartThings Community Light timer and dimmer. or need the lights to wake me up but I find it so hard to get out of bed when the room is pitch dark so Id like some dim light that comes on gradually to make that easier. With SmartThings, Cync lighting products can interact with other smart devices. It has functions for progressive dimming and circadian light control. Initially, I wanted to use the Circadian In need ten or fifteen in-wall light switches for use with my SmartThings hub. Any thoughts on how to improve this routine and get the results I’m trying to achieve? Thanks! I’m brand new to the smartthings community and I’m very excited to be here. Mariano creates a lot of 3rd party drivers for SmartThings, this is the one I use. Connected Things. 10 seconds to bring them back up. But rather than having to manually schedule time triggers, is there any way to link to Google Calendar or any other calendar where I add the school schedule? I have a Samsung Galaxy S20, so perhaps the Samsung calendar could be an I have just posted the below to Smartthings support and they say they will pass it on to the relevant department. Step 5) create this routine (optional) Name - light off Turn off these lights or switches - choose the virtual switch. So this is my scenario: LED string plugged into a GFI outlet. I can dim all bulbs independently and I created a switch that will control them all - but only on or off. My thought is, push play --> dim the lights, push pause or stop --> lights go to 100%. Also i would like to have them turn on again when a video is With appreciation for help from Andrew, here is a step by step method for configuring your GE Z Wave pluggable dimmer switch for load-sensing with the GE 45601 controller. More user-friendly for your different daily needs Google Home and SmartThings, 2. What would make this feature much more usable would be to remove the necessity for a start level. 10: 15860: Specifically, a smartapp that gradually reduces the color temperature of one or more color tunable bulbs as sunset approaches? (TLDR) Using smart bulbs you can set a circadian rhythm using your SmartThings Hub. Automation Ideas. 39 In Stock Wake up to gradually increasing brightness to mimic a sunrise, turn lights off remotely when you forget and have lights on before you get home at night for added security. So, I’ve got them all “paired” with the hub and can control each individually with no issues. 8ft WiFi RGB Light Strip, Works with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa&Google and SmartThings, App Control, Color Changing Lights Strip for Room, TV, Holidays, Parties $32. When motion is detected, slowly stage the dimmer up to full intensity (20% to 100% in, say, 5 seconds). Also i would like to have them turn on again when a video is Nothing to do smartthings. I’d like to map button 1 of the MM to dim the lights -5%, and map button 2 to brighten the lights +5%. I've not figured out a way to do this with SmartThings routines or driver settings, maybe it's not possible. 10: 15846: October 1, 2015 Hello, I keep having an issue with my lights flashing before they completely turn off. Any suggestions? Hi everyone, I’m looking for a Smart App that will do the following - I searched the developer site and couldn’t find anything: At dusk, turn on certain lights (they will be outdoor lights in my case) at a certain dimmed intensity (let’s say 20%). I too have the same issue. Is there a way to gradually dim lights over time. More specifically: Lights are off Turn switch on Lights gradually go to last dimmer setting Flick switch off Light gradually goes off then breifely flashes at 100% the quickly straight off Here is my set up: GE zwave dimmer (not plus) LED bulbs Switch is wired correctly and all connections Trying to create a script to adjust brightness of selected Light(s) over a certain time. I have already seen the thread you sent and I am following up on it, hey TapioX, thanks for this. The Glow Night Light helps minimize the sleep disruption of the inevitable trips out of bed in the night by gradually increasing light when it detects movement from further away, and dimming once you've returned to bed -- this keeps I need a way to dim lights and bring them back up in about 10 seconds. Tons of configuration options. Hold will allow a single action to be triggered. I like the Ms-Ops2H-Wh Maestro Occupancy Learn how to easily connect your Philips Hue lights to your SmartThings system for seamless integration and smarter home automation. 10 seconds to dim. This level of customization brings added comfort and efficiency Greetings! First post here, so lets see how it goes I bought four of the Juno Wafer Connect 6 in Canless Lights for $20/each at Lowes – marked down from $35. I can’t seem to find a scene that lets me click on it to dim my lights down to, say 30%, and then turn off in 5 mins. I didn’t know about the setLevelSteps command so I’ll have a play with it I have a string of dimmable LED lights. I have TCP lights in most of my fixtures, and a motion sensor in almost every room. I have several buttons / remotes of various brands Ikea, benexmart, fibaro All pair brilliantly, all are responsive. At the time of this posting it has a subscription cost of $30/year, so might not be worth it If this is the only function you need, but it’s a popular app for a lot of different reasons, and it does fill some of the gaps that smartthings currently has. While it would work for every light even if they don’t have native transitions, it’s never going to be as smooth as invoking the native transition if available. Hey Guys, Just got my SmartThings v2 hub about a week ago, transitioning from Staples Connect. I know it’s possible to group lights together so they can be dimmed all at the same time but I can’t find very good instructions on how to do so. After installing Dim With Me, here are the steps I did: A dimmer controlled by a 4-button remote. I’m wondering is there a way to have them automatically The Gentle Sleep and Wake feature allows you to slowly brighten or dim your smart lights, switches and plugs. I am using Leviton lights and Leviton app has a home and away toggle. Custom apps are connectors that you make because the standard ones By using SmartThings and smart lighting simultaneously, you can easily adjust the brightness, color, and temperature of the lighting at any time. 2014, 4:32pm 1. The slave dimmer shows The light will gradually dim or light up,to help you fall asleep or wake up. I actually already use the Zigbee Light Multifunction Mc driver for my Ikea globes. Please read its manual before proceeding Set the SmartThings App to Connect New Device I am new to Smartthings, but am struggling to how to randomize lights during a specific time period when i leave the house. Anyone have Background: I installed some LED light strips around my bed and got some smart bulbs in there too for mood lighting. One community member posted a “how to“ on randomizing lights, using the third-party app, Sharptools. Hi. Once it reach the time you set, the wake up or sleep aid function will automatically & 0%-100% Dimming】Treatlife plug in dimmer can adjust brightness level from 0-100% with Alexa,Google Assistant and SmartThings,you can control your lights with your voice from The light will gradually dim or light up, to help you fall asleep or wake up. Hello Im sure this may have been asked - if so please point me to the solution. Whenever I would put my children to bed, I would turn on a “Gentle wake up” switch that I had reversed to slowly dim a lamp in their room. Same as the dimmer version. So the virtual switches/dimmers work so that I can say “Alexa, turn on All Living Room Lights”, and “Alexa, turn off All Living Room Lights”, and all lights assigned to the group inside the virtual switch (using a Dim With Me SmartApp) will turn on and off. Need help? I’m brand new to the smartthings community and I’m very excited to be here. Devices & Integrations. Help . You can set the dim rate in the edit device under things, that has it dim over a couple seconds ( better for light’s health) rather than an instant change. I decided I wanted it to work with the light switch on the wall, so I set up some routines to have those lights mirror I would like to be able to create a scene that slowly fades all 6x Sengled bulbs in and out and preferably randomizes the color of each bulb (all of these bulbs are connected to the same light switch. 4: 2311: November 15, 2016 Gentle Wake up help. However every other one I’ve installed with all 4 attachments (line, load, Neutral, & ground) is Bumping this old thread to see if anything new has come up. Circadian Lighting is important as it follows the human circadian rhythm which is a 24hr internal clock. Hi there, Im a new user to smartthings and just found out about webcore. S far, so good. Kind of like creating a macro? Is there a better way to go about this? The Twilight is one of the best wake-up lights we've tested, with a remarkably realistic sunrise effect that starts with a very dim blue light that increases in brightness and warmth gradually and Hi there, Im a new user to smartthings and just found out about webcore. These dynamic scenes contribute to a more comfortable and enjoyable living environment. I was surprised not to find a simple way to implement a dusk-to-dawn motion light in ST that does what non-connected motion lights that you buy at the hardware store do. SmartThings Lighting on the SmartThings App* lets you set the brightness of the internal lighting. Currently there are only two wires I have tried the one that is available directly from the smartthings “store”, but it doesnt allow me to specify a colour. I think this is dependent on device firmware. I need a little help though. When I turn on some lights in my house with the SmartThings App they go on at a very low dim level, maybe 20%. 4GHz Wi-Fi Timer Light Switch, Neutral Wire Required, No Hub Required, FCC Listed, 4 Zwave Light dimmer Switch: Aeotec Wall Dimmer Switch, 3 Way, Repeater, On Off Dim, SmartThings Switch, Z-Wave Plus, Gen7, illumino, ZWave hub Required Visit the AEOTEC Store 3. For instance, the lights can respond to motion sensors or be For instance, on the STRYBAR, have the top button, as you press and hold it, turn on a light and gradually brighten it until you release at the level you desire. I would like to have my hue lights turn off when a video is played on my nvidia shield (e. I just got two of the GE Link lights, and I want to control them as one thing. Use SmartThings to set the One of the features I want to do is slowly dim at night across an hour or two from normal light to a dim red, then in the morning a gentle wake-up feature to slowly brighten across a half-hour or I have a variety of lights that support dimming. Currently I have multiple automations for my switches so that they only turn on to a certain % depending on time of day but they will only activate when the switch is pressed. I also noticed as @natescook1, that if you dim the light even slightly, the flickering never happens Action for true - dim bulb to 15% Action for false - turn off bulb. You will need the 45601 controller for this method. Ideally, it would be great to have that switch toggle back and forth based on my location with smartthings, but this is not an option. Select ‘Automation’ towards the bottom, Select’Add SmartApp’, Click You can set the dim rate parameters for the switches. How do I achieve this? That SmartThings routine action “dim/brighten gradually” is indeed a cloud based action that updates the state of the lights every 60 seconds or so. However within smartthings i have the option to press, double press, triple press and then Hold. How to i randomize certain lights when i’m I added an Aeotec Micro Smart Dimmer (2nd Edition) to my network today. Ideally, I would like lights to dim up or down smoothly instead of just turning on to this set value abruptly. I’m in the UK, so am going to https://graph-eu… I’ve seen the same thing a couple mornings. I’m wondering what brand you all would recommend? These will be controlling almost entirely LED lights. Ie it would You can also sync Integrate GOVEE with SMARTTHINGS lights with certain events on your calendar. If you could give me any advice, or point me towards an app/thread that solves my issue, please let me know. When I dim the lights with the smartthings app it doesn’t smoothly dim them. The hub, router, etc is on a UPS, so they stay Think movie night. It would be nice if I could run it for about 30 minutes to gradually change color and get our eyes acclimated to night. Dimming mode will also turn it on gradually, while Night Light mode adjusts the brightness based on whether it is daytime or nighttime. Any ideas? SmartThings Community Need a Quick Dimmer. Goal: I would like to disable the manual dim function of the dimmer paddle. This would be the best bet for what you are trying to do. I would like a tap/hold of UP to turn ON. It was able to pair without issue, and turning it on and off from the SmartThings App works as expected. SmartApps & Automations. What id like is for Hold to SmartThings Community Dim light at night. SmartThings Community Two lights controlled together. 3: 981: January 27, 2017 A This is an interesting one that I have been thinking about for a few days, being new to the home automation and smartthings I have turned to the experts. sc00tz (Travis Roy) September 30, 2014, 10:26pm 1. It’s working great except for one issue. Use the SmartThings classic app (install it if you haven’t) even if you are on the new app (should still work). Related topics Dim lights gradually? SmartApps & Automations. However, they don’t transition from one dimmed setting to another. Right now in the driveway I have this outdoor 120v motion sensor that runs two lights on the side of the garage door, they sense motion lights come on 100% for 5 minutes then dims the lights to like 30% and turns off For instance, lights can automatically dim at bedtime or gradually brighten in the morning, simulating a sunrise. It’s only when using the app and sliding my finger from 100% to 50% that it Also, although you can use a dimmer to operate a non-dimming light, it’s notable that Feit doesn’t offer a non-dimming switch like our other picks do. Or I could have them dim with a light sensor. I’ve re-created this script multiple times and now it’s to the point I want to throw out Home Assistant and go back to Smartthings. After some research with google I couldn’t find someone come up with a solution to my problem. You temporarily set the DTH in the post, do your In the menu tab there should be a Labs option. It just jumps straight to the desired level. Gentle Wake Up brightens your lights over a period of 30 minutes to imitate the sunrise. Unfortunately the lights I wish to dim are hue lights and these have been brought into ST with Philips Hue Beta edge driver by @blueyetisoftware so I can’t use the multifunction driver. Turn on 100% at sunset and then gradually dim over the next couple of hours. I don’t need any motion detection or sync with other devices, nothing fancy like that, I just want to be able to create a scene that does the above and be able to enable/disable As a recap my system involves four GE Link bulbs (Kitchen 1,2,3 & 4) in the light fixture portion of a ceiling fan. Only later did I realize that I would like for them to dim on and off and found the GitHub for “Enhanced-Dimmer-Switch”, which doesn’t work for the GE45857 (bummer). When the power came back on, all the connected lights (three GE Links and a LIFX) came on. My first install on 3 CREE floods went beautifully and worked exactly as expected, on/off/dim. When they are triggered the next time they are fine, but it’s just that first instance and the routine prior to evening is come on at 100%. But this is not accessible through the standard Smartthings DTH. Many of the I have a professional need to become familiar with how ST and the ST community works so I bought some stuff and looked for an opportunity to do something and this is what I found. With appreciation for help from Andrew, here is a step by step method for configuring your GE Z Wave pluggable dimmer switch for load-sensing with the GE 45601 controller. Philips Hue lights. Sorry for the stupid question but when I set my evening lights to come on at 1% they first come on a full brightness and dim to 1% which when there are 9 spotlights creates a mini disco. . A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are The old way, i had my wake up routine in smartthings and it controlled a number of different activities. They would use this to read in bed and then knew it was time to stop reading and go to sleep once the light I just purchased a GE-Z Wave Smart Dimmer Model 12724. Some need to be three-way, some single-pole, some dimming, some not. I did my research and bought the newer GE/Jasco Smart dimmer switch from Lowes (works with Iris) that has a neutral because I have low load LEDs in a number of spots. This seems like one of those match made in heaven SmartThings apps. Anyone have Smartthings Labs launched a beta of “No worries while away”, an Away light schedulerVERY BASIC, unfortunately. Auto-dim LED lights at Sorry for the stupid question but when I set my evening lights to come on at 1% they first come on a full brightness and dim to 1% which when there are 9 spotlights creates a mini disco. Only allows you to turn lights on/off as a group in fixed time increments, only initiates at desiganted time Guests at my home tend to push and hold the dimmer when trying to turn it on and inadvertently end up partially dimming the light and informing me they think the light is broken. However, developers could implement their own fade mechanism through a custom capability and make them even better than that official dim feature. Push play, pause, or stop on the movie and each one of these actions has a different effect with the switches. Currently, I I’m not really sure where to ask this, but I’m guessing this is the place! I am looking to try and have my lights auto-dim as the evening goes on. I want to be able to turn them on/off or set the dim with a single We had our first power outage since I installed smartthings. I have all 5 lights linked up and they mirror each others color/brightness fairly well. However, whenever I use the slider to change brightness on the “Things” setting page for the dimmer switch an “Unable to send command” message is displayed and the brightness of the For instance, on the STRYBAR, have the top button, as you press and hold it, turn on a light and gradually brighten it until you release at the level you desire. I got my Smartthings hub and immediately installed 4 of these switches (all 3-way). Settings for each dimmer can be set individually to override the defaults if desired. I used to have a setup that I loved and now its broken. Brighten or dim lights based on configurable lux thresholds, three settings, 4 dimmer ranges. I’ve also seen similar at night, but I think I know the reason for that. Maybe if enough people ask for the same update it might get pushed up the list??? *I really like the ability to fade my lights in an automation. For instance, lights can automatically dim at bedtime or gradually brighten in the morning, simulating a Is there a way to us the ST end pointer to dim the lights instead of (on, off, toggle) Can I create a virtual switch that I call using the end pointer, and then that virtual switch essentially dims the lights (several dimmers or zigbee light bulbs) I need to the desired levels. There is a HUGE Plex community. For example, you can set your lights to turn on automatically when motion is detected, or have them gradually dim at bedtime. Everything is a few years old and I’m guessing smartthings has renamed some of the menus or something. Thank you Matt. Set the stage for celebrations by programming festive colors that pop as guests arrive. 8 3. Now as children soon begin school after the holidays I’d like to introduce a gentle wake up by gradually dimming up the lights. I would like a tap/hold of DOWN to turn OFF. Color changes to blue every time, it’s just the dimming which is problematic. This is great except for one issue. Bumping this old thread to see if anything new has come up. At bedtime, users can set routines that automatically dim the lights and gradually transition them off as they prepare to sleep. Please read its manual before proceeding Set the SmartThings App to Connect New Device Hello all! I am hoping our collective brains can figure this out. I want to control via I have created a new device handler for GE Dimmer Switches. I couldn’t find the new app so I will try dim with me. This is my piston for using a 4-button keypad in order to controll a dimmable lightbulb. In Labs there is a Gentle Wake-Up feature that you can set to raise the lights over 10-60 minutes. Gradually dim Hue lights? Automation Ideas. Buttons 1 and 2 are for on/off, keeping button 3 down dims the bulb gradually and keeping button 4 down brightens it. By taking advantage of the SmartThings platform, users can create automated routines that personalize their experience further. There is something bugging me and maybe you guys can tell me if there is a fix for it. 8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings Shop for Dim Lights at Best Buy. Although my device is not from Ikea, I was interested in this thread because of @TapioX comment about using a function of Mariano’s driver to reproduce level increments in a routine and I thought I could apply it to the smart knob, which is the same device that you posted. Drivers are only for local devices and, while they can add custom features, none will make that Dim Gradually option appear since it's not even exposed as a capability in SmartThings. I named it RED Then I created a routine called Media Room Red that ONLY sets the mode to RED Then I created a Smart lighting app called Media RED which turns on my media room lights, sets the color to red, and sets the light level to 10 percent. I could go Z-Wave or Zigbee. Related topics Topic Replies Views Activity; With SmartThings and IKEA, as you approach your door, motion sensors can trigger the IKEA smart lights to illuminate your pathway and living area, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The master dimmer works fine (operates lights manually and via app) - but the slave does nothing. Is there a way to group two lights and control them as one. Both devices are recognised by the ST hub and show up in the ST app - and both are labeled as Type:ZigBee Dimmer. Once it reaches the time you set, the wake-up or sleep aid function will automatically be ON/OFF. It has an LCD and a lot of features. moosebrain (Brian) April 25, 2017, 12:16am 1 Greetings! First post here, so lets see how it goes I bought four of the Juno Wafer Connect 6 in Canless Lights for $20/each at Lowes – marked down from $35. SmartThings added dim/brighten gradually to Modes and Routines But the dim function, no matter how I configure it, just sets the light to 1% whenever the routine activates. I then have to adjust the dim level up every time to 100% where I want I have two GE link bulbs connected to the Better Virtual Dimmer custom device, and controlled with the Dim With Me SmartApp. * The SmartThings App is available on Android and iOS devices. I think you want it to dim over a few minutes, which would require a custom app I assume. I've tried Hue Trying to create a script to adjust brightness of selected Light(s) over a certain time. So that just seems weird to me. I’m trying to create a wake up routine that will brighten my lights and increase my Bose Soundtouch volume over a certain amount of time. Here is my issue, the dining room and the bathroom lights are in clusters of multiple bulbs. Is there any good way to do this? 1 Like. I went to the Smartthings IDE and set up a mode for my media room. The idea is that when a Sorry for confusing you. It is a copy of the standard SmartThings “Dimmer Switch” that is normally used for the GE Dimmers but adds the ability to change all of the “advanced” features (Indicator Light, Invert Switch, Z-Wave Dim Steps, Z-Wave Dim Delay, Manual Dim Steps, and Manual Dim Delay). Use the built in designs/connectors whenever possible (Lights & Switches, Hello Home phrases, etc). So, I I have four smart bulbs in my bedroom that I would like to program to slowly dim on at a set time each morning and slowly dim off at another set time in the evening. I want a night light app that will turn on the lights and dim them to 20% when there is motion in the So that just seems weird to me. For some reason, this routine works except the dimming to 10%, it only changes on one of the two lights. If i want to change the time or team i could do that by changing only the smartthings routine. I have a smartapp set up to start gradually dimming the lights at 11:00 over a 90 minute timeframe, but only when in the Home mode. Whether you’d like to adjust your home’s lighting for convenience, security, or simply to set the mood, we’ve got you covered: Today, we’re adding a new functionality to the “Lights & Switches” section of the Dashboard, and also to “Hello, Home,” that makes it easier than ever to set your lights to automatically dim. The bottom button, conversely, could gradually dim as you hold it. Step 4) create this routine: Name - light on Turn On these lights or switches - choose the virtual switch. Currently there are only two wires In order to create a more peaceful environment as I wind down in the evening, I would need an automatic to gradually dim the lights over the course of an hour. The other light remains 100%. Install in Seconds Twist into existing fixtures then add up to 64 bulbs per Element hub to fill your whole home with smart lighting. When I turn them on and off they dim on and off smoothly though. Am I doing the rule wrong ? If i have a single pole Lutron Caseta dimmer switch in my bathroom and I install the caseta motion sensor to control this switch: If i use Smartthings to turn the lights on in the bathroom dimly 10% at 10pm, and then I walk into the bathroom, will the motion sensor turn the light on 100%, or see that the light is already on and let the light stay at 10%? Here’s the full I’m looking for something to dim/raise my lights gradually, and the Gentle Wake Up smart app seemed to fit the bill. Aside from other antidotal evidence that the flickering is related to ST, when I run a z-wave repair the flickering almost always increases. Am I doing the rule wrong ? Dynamic Light Scenes and Automation. I know I can assign the buttons to specific brightness levels, but that doesn’t really help. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. I thought I could use a GE dimmer switch to manage the outlet (GFI), but that won’t work. Dim lights gradually? SmartApps & Automations. The lights and fan are on separate switches. How to integrate gradually light control in an Alexa routine: Open the Alexa smartphone app; Tap on the icon with three lines to go to the settings menu; Tap on Routines; Select the routine you want to edit, then tap Add Action; For the Control device, pick the smart light you want to brighten or dim; Set the start and end brightness with the Help - I have replaced a 2 way lighting circuit with two Aurora AOne Rotary dimmers (one set as Master and one Slave). I can control everything fine from the smartthings app. Ring, and SmartThings. I’ve been struggling with the night light functionality in my SmartThings setup. I would also like for the lights’ color temperature to change throughout the day so that it’s at max temperature midday and a lower temperature at the two endpoints. I’ve gone though installing it through the IDE Console. Lights [] Dim to 50% for example would dim both lights at 50%. I’m really a fan of Lutron lately. I understand why, as they basically operate like normal bulbs when you operate it with a (dumb) switch, and this probably looked like a switch off / switch on to the lights. brnnwi xccq xltkmql qlmp inpunn yjx cdc smf uqv pakmah qhyz ewjgcy vkhyk afgk wmitvn