Love the idea, thanks so much for the introduction to the multi sensor! I think it is the answer to an issue I had with another project. However, FYI, the Smartthings app has Automations built in that will allow you to do what you want. No need for Sharptools. Also, while writing this, I realized I can use the sensor for another project that has been plaguing me for some time. How to auto shut off my 3D printer when it is done. Pretty simple. Add the multi sensor and either use the vibration sensor or possibly the open/close to control a smart outlet. Thanks again! Edit: FYI the Samsung sensor is discontinued. Look for the Aeotec version.
You are welcome! SmartThings has come along way but thier automations still have a ways to go. SharpTools is free to use the rules engine and soon they will run locally. Also you are correct. The Aeotec is the new version of the sensor.
Thanks Justin, it looks like I’ll be moving to Sharptools very soon as Webcore seems to be on the Smartthings chopping block. I was able to create a Dryer routine in Smartthings routines by using 2 separate ST sensors. Use one for acceleration and another attached at the vent pipe measuring temperature. When the dryer has acceleration for x minutes and the same sensor is closed, then the dryer turns on a virtual switch to display on Actiontiles that it is running. Then when the other sensor sees that the temp is below x temp it knows that the dryer is done and it turns off the virtual switch. In Webcore I did what you are doing in Sharptools. For my washing machine I use a open close sensor on the door, and a power meter on the plug. So after x minutes of power above x the washer is on. The open close sensor must be closed along with the power meter at x level. The reason I do that is my instruction booklet for the washer recommended that the door can be left open to keep it cleaner without water sitting in the front loader
I am considering going to Hubitat to keep Webcore, especially since Hubitat has a Device Handler for Ambient Weather stations. I use that Device Handler in Smartthings to add devices in order to get a very comprehensive amount of data onto Actiontiles. Much more data is then viewed than what is on the digital console that Ambient Weather can display.
So I added my wife but I am not exactly sure how. I think this is what I did. Have the person you want to add download the app and login with your credentials. Then have them add their phone. Then it should be available to use for notifications!
This is awesome! I bought a Smartthings starter kit just for this project. It seems that Pushbullet is no longer in iOS. I ended up using SMS. That works fine. But do I need a premium Sharp Tools account to use it? I really hate monthly fees. Is there a free solution to accomplish this? I'm on the Sharp Tools free trial now, and it seems to be working well. I want to make a program for the washer too. Would you recommend using the exact settings as the dryer automation? One thing that might be an issue for me is that I often use the washer and dryer and a work bench. How would you recommend automating a bypass so that using the washer as a workbench doesn't trigger the dryer automation? Maybe a motion sensor? Also, what is the typical battery life on a sensor? Thanks!
To use the variables you will need a premium account but you can do the same thing with a virtual switch. So just make a virtual switch instead of the variable. For the washer typically you will need to tweak some settings as the motion is not constant. You can also use an energy monitoring smart switch for the washer since it just has a normal plug. For the work bench you should just be able to use the door on the washer must be closed for either to work. Since ours is opened to dry out after the laundry is completed. Battery life depends on the use of the sensor but it’s probably around 6 month to a year for normal use.
I wonder if you could tape this to the dryer vent and if it gets over 110° for five minutes then the dryer is running and if it then cools down to under 90° then the dryer has stopped. I guess that wouldn't work for someone doing a cool air dry only load but it would work for me 99.9% of the time. In this way you could put the sensor where it can't even be seen.
The only issue I see is it could be affected by the ambient temperature and the response of the sensor maybe be delayed. May take an extended period to heat up or cool down. Also would only work for the dryer.
I noticed that your washer/dryer are on pedestals and that you have a cupboard right above the washer/dryer. What's the trick to installing the pedestals and in which order for water connections, drain hose, and dryer vent if you don't have access above/beside the units - only from the front? I have the same washer/dryer units and bought the pedestals only recently but haven't installed them yet because the overhead access to the back would be restricted once the pedestals are in place.
I actually got them when I bought them new. But you would probably pull out your dryer. Disconnect your power and vent. Then disconnect your washer. Install both pedestals. I can remove my shelves above if o needed to. You might also be sure they are level.
Awesome! For sure you can do that right in SharpTools also. If your not using SharpTools you can just have a virtual device that will assign the running or not running status and then do the announcement based on that switch being off.
@@SimplySmart123 Thanks for replying! So, in SharpTools, I'd just follow your instructions but instead of Sharptools sending a notification to me, it would turn off a virtual switch? And then, over in Smartthings app, I'd have BigTalker make an announcement anytime the virtual switch is turned off?
Unfortunately not yet but I have requested this feature and they are working on something. If you message me on Facebook I can send you some screen shots to follow.
You can use the free version although to use the variables feature you will need a premium subscription. You can accomplish the same thing using a virtual switch without using variables.
If I wanted to make a repeat notification after 5 minutes if the dryer door didn't open (i.e. nobody got the clothes out of the dryer and the clothes are getting wrinkled) would that be a separate rule or could i do it within the same rule?
I will have to try this. Can you do a video on whole house energy monitoring device? Not sure which device to get. Was looking at Sense energy monitor or Efergy energy monitor. What device do you recommend?
Yes. You would need a hub. If you are serious about smart home automation a SmartThings hub will be the best investment for around $60! It’s hard to build a smart home without a “brain” which in this case is the SmartThings hub!
SimplySmart123 ✅ I had purchased the SmartThings and sensor . How do u link the phone and SmartThings into the sharptools ion? Also May I also have Alexa or Google announce once washing is down ?
Got the dryer working no problem, but the washer didn't work (not enough vibration). Now trying to get it to work with ZooZ Zen15 ver 2 power switch with energy monitor. Sharptools video for that??
I don’t have a video on that but it would be even easier. Just monitor the power when the dryer is running. Once the power gets to a certain level then it’s running and once it’s below a certain level it’s off. You might also try and shorten the time on the vibration sensor also and lengthen the off notification or basically increase the sensitivity of the sensor.
Do you need a separate Pushbullet account for each device to send notifications to? Or is there some way to tell Pushbullet that I want to add my wife's phone, and my kid's phone, to my account?
So once you have an account you can add multiple phones to the same account. In SharpTools you would just do a separate notification for each device you wanted to notify.
@@SimplySmart123 I've got the sharptools connection, I just can't find the right place to add phone numbers in Pushbullet. It keeps wanting me to connect my computer -- I don't have a computer. I do everything through my phone.
I looked on my phone and I don’t think it’s possible using the phone app. You will need to use one of the other device apps like Chrome or PC to add the other phones.
Not sure on that. You definitely need one that can detect vibration. Aoetech will be making the exact same device but I am not sure if they are widely available yet.
Johnny Goni they are wool balls that help with static, help dry faster and keep the clothes soft. You can also add a drop of essential oil if you want your laundry to smell good. (Just asked Lera haha)
Simply Smart 123 way to kill 2 birds with one stone, I bought the sensor and the wool balls and the oil 😂, thanks for your help man !!! Keep the good work.......
@@SimplySmart123 and they either cost 80$ as a stand-alone sensor, or the sensor itself is 20$ but requires a specific Zigbee hub to work, which adds up again to around 80$, unless you already have the correct hub. A DIY approach with some sort of Arduino and a cheap chinese sensor might be able to meet the 20$ mark, but it is very technical, and not for the average user.
You definitely need a SmartThings Hub to have a smart home in the first place. This video was assuming you have all the necessary foundation to build upon.
What ways have you made your laundry smarter?
You are the only UA-camr I found that actually goes step by step with setting this up. I love it! Thank you!
Yeah everyone else just does a summary and gets you basically excited but when you actually go to do it you can’t.
Thanks Justin. Great edited video and content 👍🏻
Thank you! No excuse to get your laundry done now!
Thanks... Good info.
Cheapest and easiest way to get it ✅
Love the idea, thanks so much for the introduction to the multi sensor! I think it is the answer to an issue I had with another project.
However, FYI, the Smartthings app has Automations built in that will allow you to do what you want. No need for Sharptools.
Also, while writing this, I realized I can use the sensor for another project that has been plaguing me for some time. How to auto shut off my 3D printer when it is done. Pretty simple. Add the multi sensor and either use the vibration sensor or possibly the open/close to control a smart outlet. Thanks again!
Edit: FYI the Samsung sensor is discontinued. Look for the Aeotec version.
You are welcome! SmartThings has come along way but thier automations still have a ways to go. SharpTools is free to use the rules engine and soon they will run locally. Also you are correct. The Aeotec is the new version of the sensor.
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Thanks Justin, it looks like I’ll be moving to Sharptools very soon as Webcore seems to be on the Smartthings chopping block. I was able to create a Dryer routine in Smartthings routines by using 2 separate ST sensors. Use one for acceleration and another attached at the vent pipe measuring temperature. When the dryer has acceleration for x minutes and the same sensor is closed, then the dryer turns on a virtual switch to display on Actiontiles that it is running. Then when the other sensor sees that the temp is below x temp it knows that the dryer is done and it turns off the virtual switch. In Webcore I did what you are doing in Sharptools.
For my washing machine I use a open close sensor on the door, and a power meter on the plug. So after x minutes of power above x the washer is on. The open close sensor must be closed along with the power meter at x level. The reason I do that is my instruction booklet for the washer recommended that the door can be left open to keep it cleaner without water sitting in the front loader
That sounds great! I don't think WebCore is going anywhere just so you know.
I am considering going to Hubitat to keep Webcore, especially since Hubitat has a Device Handler for Ambient Weather stations. I use that Device Handler in Smartthings to add devices in order to get a very comprehensive amount of data onto Actiontiles. Much more data is then viewed than what is on the digital console that Ambient Weather can display.
Good video Sr. but one thing skipped is the explaination of how you got from smart things to sharp tools!
Once you add your items to SmartThings, they will show in SharpTools you just need to refresh your connection.
Great video... can you tell me how to have the option to pushbullet to other people? I can only notify myself. Thanks
So I added my wife but I am not exactly sure how. I think this is what I did. Have the person you want to add download the app and login with your credentials. Then have them add their phone. Then it should be available to use for notifications!
This is awesome! I bought a Smartthings starter kit just for this project. It seems that Pushbullet is no longer in iOS. I ended up using SMS. That works fine. But do I need a premium Sharp Tools account to use it? I really hate monthly fees. Is there a free solution to accomplish this?
I'm on the Sharp Tools free trial now, and it seems to be working well. I want to make a program for the washer too. Would you recommend using the exact settings as the dryer automation?
One thing that might be an issue for me is that I often use the washer and dryer and a work bench. How would you recommend automating a bypass so that using the washer as a workbench doesn't trigger the dryer automation? Maybe a motion sensor?
Also, what is the typical battery life on a sensor?
Thanks!
To use the variables you will need a premium account but you can do the same thing with a virtual switch. So just make a virtual switch instead of the variable.
For the washer typically you will need to tweak some settings as the motion is not constant. You can also use an energy monitoring smart switch for the washer since it just has a normal plug.
For the work bench you should just be able to use the door on the washer must be closed for either to work. Since ours is opened to dry out after the laundry is completed.
Battery life depends on the use of the sensor but it’s probably around 6 month to a year for normal use.
I wonder if you could tape this to the dryer vent and if it gets over 110° for five minutes then the dryer is running and if it then cools down to under 90° then the dryer has stopped. I guess that wouldn't work for someone doing a cool air dry only load but it would work for me 99.9% of the time. In this way you could put the sensor where it can't even be seen.
The only issue I see is it could be affected by the ambient temperature and the response of the sensor maybe be delayed. May take an extended period to heat up or cool down. Also would only work for the dryer.
I noticed that your washer/dryer are on pedestals and that you have a cupboard right above the washer/dryer. What's the trick to installing the pedestals and in which order for water connections, drain hose, and dryer vent if you don't have access above/beside the units - only from the front? I have the same washer/dryer units and bought the pedestals only recently but haven't installed them yet because the overhead access to the back would be restricted once the pedestals are in place.
I actually got them when I bought them new. But you would probably pull out your dryer. Disconnect your power and vent. Then disconnect your washer. Install both pedestals. I can remove my shelves above if o needed to. You might also be sure they are level.
Great video. Just ordered a sensor to try this out. Is there a way for it to announce when the dryer is done on an Echo device using BigTalker?
Awesome! For sure you can do that right in SharpTools also. If your not using SharpTools you can just have a virtual device that will assign the running or not running status and then do the announcement based on that switch being off.
@@SimplySmart123 Thanks for replying! So, in SharpTools, I'd just follow your instructions but instead of Sharptools sending a notification to me, it would turn off a virtual switch? And then, over in Smartthings app, I'd have BigTalker make an announcement anytime the virtual switch is turned off?
Got it working! And because I created a virtual switch, it replaced the variable that was created in SharpTools. Works like a charm. Thanks so much!
New to Sharptools, any way to copy / paste someone's rules ? I would like this one if possible.
Unfortunately not yet but I have requested this feature and they are working on something. If you message me on Facebook I can send you some screen shots to follow.
Newbie here. Great video by the way. Question, do I need to subribe to the paid version of sharptools to use it or can I use the free one? Thanks!
You can use the free version although to use the variables feature you will need a premium subscription. You can accomplish the same thing using a virtual switch without using variables.
Wouldn't the dryer vibration sensor trigger if the washing machine right next to it is moving fast/hard enough?
I guess it would depend on your setup.
If I wanted to make a repeat notification after 5 minutes if the dryer door didn't open (i.e. nobody got the clothes out of the dryer and the clothes are getting wrinkled) would that be a separate rule or could i do it within the same rule?
You can do it separately but you could also add a 5 minute delay and then send the second notification.
I will have to try this. Can you do a video on whole house energy monitoring device? Not sure which device to get. Was looking at Sense energy monitor or Efergy energy monitor. What device do you recommend?
I think Sense is the best one but I know that Efergy works with SmartThings. I haven’t gotten one yet because they are so expensive.
I use energy monitoring switches a lot easier then doing all of this
kidjudge that wouldn’t work on a dryer with a 240 volt plug.
Do i need that SmartThings hub to work with the sensor ? May i just buy that sensor alone with the app to work with ? Please advise
Yes. You would need a hub. If you are serious about smart home automation a SmartThings hub will be the best investment for around $60! It’s hard to build a smart home without a “brain” which in this case is the SmartThings hub!
SimplySmart123 ✅ I had purchased the SmartThings and sensor . How do u link the phone and SmartThings into the sharptools ion? Also May I also have Alexa or Google announce once washing is down ?
Got the dryer working no problem, but the washer didn't work (not enough vibration). Now trying to get it to work with ZooZ Zen15 ver 2 power switch with energy monitor. Sharptools video for that??
I don’t have a video on that but it would be even easier. Just monitor the power when the dryer is running. Once the power gets to a certain level then it’s running and once it’s below a certain level it’s off. You might also try and shorten the time on the vibration sensor also and lengthen the off notification or basically increase the sensitivity of the sensor.
@@SimplySmart123 I got it running and works great, also using google broadcast with it from one of your other videos. Thanx
Do you need a separate Pushbullet account for each device to send notifications to? Or is there some way to tell Pushbullet that I want to add my wife's phone, and my kid's phone, to my account?
So once you have an account you can add multiple phones to the same account. In SharpTools you would just do a separate notification for each device you wanted to notify.
@@SimplySmart123 I've got the sharptools connection, I just can't find the right place to add phone numbers in Pushbullet. It keeps wanting me to connect my computer -- I don't have a computer. I do everything through my phone.
I looked on my phone and I don’t think it’s possible using the phone app. You will need to use one of the other device apps like Chrome or PC to add the other phones.
Can we do this without having the sensor closed? Then I can put the main sensor on the side or on top of the machine so its out of the way.
For sure! You wouldn’t be able to use the open and close sensor but it may not be needed.
@@SimplySmart123 cool thanks. now I cant get hold of the sensor. :(
The ones you want are Aeotec as they are making the SmartThings hardware now.
Since the samsung products are out of stock - which products do you recommend?
Not sure on that. You definitely need one that can detect vibration. Aoetech will be making the exact same device but I am not sure if they are widely available yet.
@@SimplySmart123 thank you! great! They are available (I’m in the states) does the aoetech hub have the same functionalities as Samsung hub?
The Aeotec hub is the SmartThings Hub just re-branded
Awesome idea, quick question “the balls” inside the dryer, why? I’m curious 😆
Johnny Goni they are wool balls that help with static, help dry faster and keep the clothes soft. You can also add a drop of essential oil if you want your laundry to smell good. (Just asked Lera haha)
Simply Smart 123 way to kill 2 birds with one stone, I bought the sensor and the wool balls and the oil 😂, thanks for your help man !!! Keep the good work.......
Haha. Have fun!
Where do I find this SharpTools?
Within Samsung App?
It’s a Smart App that connects to SmartThings with a few taps on the SharpTools website. It’s a must have for SmartThings.
I tried this and the vibration sensor died in the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor after a few months.
Might have been a bad one or something.
Not longer available
You can use a similar sensor or see if you can get the Aeotec branded ones.
Information in the video is severely outdated, or maybe only applies to the USA - this sensor costs 63 euros in Germany
You can use any sensor that senses vibration. The newer sensors are made by Aeotec.
@@SimplySmart123 and they either cost 80$ as a stand-alone sensor, or the sensor itself is 20$ but requires a specific Zigbee hub to work, which adds up again to around 80$, unless you already have the correct hub. A DIY approach with some sort of Arduino and a cheap chinese sensor might be able to meet the 20$ mark, but it is very technical, and not for the average user.
You definitely need a SmartThings Hub to have a smart home in the first place. This video was assuming you have all the necessary foundation to build upon.
This is a paid sharptools account? Do you anything else that's for free?
You can use a virtual switch instead of a variable and then use a free account.
I really hate we didn’t spend the extra bucks and get the Bixby set.
Are you referring to a smart washer and dryer right from the store?
Simply Smart 123 yes. For $200 more it added a lot. My wife says if it won’t load itself it’s pointless. Lol
SmartThings multipurpose sensor now costs $89? What the hell?
They are discontinued. You will want to look for the Aeotec version which is identical. And probably in a similar price tag shown in the video.
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