Hi all, very new to this software and would like to know how to simply automatically lock my door if my kids forget to lock it.
So in a logic sense.
if door has been unlocked for 15 minutes
Lock the door
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
-Robert
Automatically lock door
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I would create a virtual device ( say "VD-door unlock" w/ auto toggle after 900 seconds ), and create a scheme like:
When lock is unlocked turn on "VD-door unlock" This will start the 15 minute timer.
Create a second scheme:
where "VD-door unlock" changes to off to lock the door.
That make sense? If not please let me know and I will try to explain it further.
Makes sense, I'll give it a shot. I appreciate your response.
Well I created my Virtual device but my problem now is how do I create the scheme through the software.
I am confused on what to choose, I assume a condition then trigger? I guess I need a step by step instruction to create. I apologize since this is my first time working with the application.
I thought it would something like
If this, then do this. So lost right now.
Here are screen scrapes. Should be pretty close to what you are trying to do. I use this to turn on my outside lights with motion detection and keep them on for 15 minutes.
VD setup: http://snag.gy/76Xab.jpg
Scene start (on door unlock)
Start Devices: http://snag.gy/Irpeu.jpg
Start Triggers: http://snag.gy/JK3yr.jpg
Scene stop (15 minutes VD device timer)
Stop Devices: http://snag.gy/UdUtV.jpg
Stop Triggers: http://snag.gy/dljd0.jpg
Let me know if that clears it up for you.
Here's my trigger I am trying to create.
If you notice on the image it does show a choice of lock or unlock. So what level is unlock?
Trigger:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/rosaljr/2014-10-0518-29-18zps753dc23e.jpg
Excuse me previous post should say does not show rather than shows.
Turns off = unlock (or 0) Turns on = lock (or 255)
Easiest way to find that is out is to click on "devices" tab from the main program. Then right of there is a drop down box that has tile or list. Use the list view to see the current status of any of your devices, whether it be 0 or 100 or 255 or anything in between.
Hopefully that helps!
Thank you very much! With your help, not only did I get a better understaning from you, I actually got it to work!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again!