Hi
I’ve been playing with the plug-in feature and although I haven’t quite managed to get it doing what I want yet I feel with some devoted time I should be able to achieve my needs, however I do have a small feature request which is more cosmetic rather than anything else which isn’t a plug-in option.
I’ve been building up my z-wave device arsenal since discovering it, and I currently have 8 “standard switch” devices. These show up with a “light bulb” graphic in the application and on the Android app under the category “lights”, however in reality only 3 of these devices are actually attached to lamps. I was wondering if it would be possible to change the graphic, and possibly the grouping in the android app, to break these switches apart from the actual lights?
I know this is trivial but it would make the GUI look more reflective of the device landscape.
Thanks.
Standard switch devices are not always lights
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Hi
I’ve been playing with the plug-in feature and although I haven’t quite managed to get it doing what I want yet I feel with some devoted time I should be able to achieve my needs, however I do have a small feature request which is more cosmetic rather than anything else which isn’t a plug-in option.
I’ve been building up my z-wave device arsenal since discovering it, and I currently have 8 “standard switch” devices. These show up with a “light bulb” graphic in the application and on the Android app under the category “lights”, however in reality only 3 of these devices are actually attached to lamps. I was wondering if it would be possible to change the graphic, and possibly the grouping in the android app, to break these switches apart from the actual lights?
I know this is trivial but it would make the GUI look more reflective of the device landscape.
Thanks.
Are you thinking a custom graphic for each device? What are the other 3 devices?
Not necessarily a custom graphic which users can upload, maybe a pre-defined list to select from (thus ensuring they maintain a good look, even if just selecting between a light bulb and a "switch" graphic). Standard Switch device (showing a light bulb) is used for the Evolve Relay Module – as per the project on your site I set up as a garage door open/closer – and is actually quite useful. Also switches controlling my pool motor, various small appliances, numerous charges which turn off when not in use etc, and plan on lots more things.
Additionally if I manage to get the plug-in for a custom "logical" standard switch device to work, so I can integrate some other custom controls I have, I wouldn't want a light bulb for those either.
Thanks.
