Another nice job, Brian. I was confused initially because I have the "Virtual Device Creator" smartapp in my new SmartThings app and couldn't figure out where it came from. Then you explained it. I use a number of virtual switches and devices so I must have created one in the old app. Do a video on the "Echo Speaks" Smartapp. A lot of folks might find that interesting.
Your video’s are great they have been a big help I’m in the process of building my own home. Was wondering if there was a way to get alerts over a hardwired ceiling speaker system
It's not going to be easy...and I can't think of how at the moment. I've been able to find Chromecast Built In receivers for those, but that doesn't help us with ST. Sorry, I'm at a loss at the moment.
Great and informative video!!! I can not in the new smartthings app see, as you can, a full list of Smartapps. I only under my "All SmartApps" see "Smartthings Home Monitor" app. Other than that I only see "My SmartApps" Do you know why I can't see the same amount of apps as you do? I can in the Classic app add something in the "Speaker Companion" app and that configuration do show up in both the new and classic app. (for example a door opens and a bell ring) But the "Speaker Companion" app itself do not show up in my SmartApps (neither in the classic nor the new app) at all.
I wish Google would add this feature. I never thought about this route, but I'm going to do it now! Keep up the good videos. You're one of the best "automatord" on UA-cam.
Excellent video, I would like the custom message to keep playing in the Sonos Speaker like auto repeat until alarm condition is acknowledged. Do you know how to accomplish it.
In a lot of cases I kept getting the audible alerts from this, but if you're not you could try virtual switches and then you'd have to re-trigger them on again, off again.
Hi, I'm looking for a cheap speaker just to provide me with indications such as door open, arm or disarm security. And sonos is a bit expensive, can you recommend on a cheap one that is compatible with smarttghings?
Would really like to see some new and interesting devices that can be added to a smart home. Getting bored with the same old stuff being added to the same old platforms 😒
Very helpful, thank you! Can you have it repeat the audible notification until another button is pressed or something like that for example? Thank you!!
That'll be a little harder to do. I feel like you could trigger on a virtual switch after a notification occurs and the button isn't pressed. Then use the button to turn off the virtual switch. The problem is the cyclical nature of the notification. You'll have to turn off the virtual switch for a moment. Something like this...I didn't test it. Notification -> Set VS 1 and VS2 On 1 Minute has passed -> Notification -> VS1 Off VS2 is On and VS1 Off -> Turn on VS1 Back to 1 Minute has passed -> Notification -> VS1 Off This should produce a loop for you. Now the button would turn both VS1 and VS2 off. :)
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Hi, do you prefer sonos as your siren or do you prefer a siren? I dont know which one to buy. Also, if I'll use the sonos , do I need to add mp3 file to make it play a siren sound? if yes, how?
It doesn't play Siren's so to speak and I've never done that. I've actually played other sounds out of speaker companion. Stay tuned though...I have a review of a siren coming up that I prefer in a lot of ways.
@@AutomateYourLife Did that earlier and nothing happened. However 2 hours ago, they started working ago... Maybe some upgrading or something else on the servers side? Dunno... Thanks for your fast answer!
Here in Australia we don’t have Sonos available in ST. It is via Google home add device, do you think Sonos can be brought into ST via Google Home linked services? and use Sonos that way.
@@AutomateYourLife That’s a shame, yes I see bose available. I can’t believe in Aus we have only1 speaker brand option... and expensive.,thanks for your reply, love your work 👍🏻
Tried announcements over Sonos. Worked fine, but always stopped any music I had playing through out the house. Had to manually restart. Pain. Check box for that never made any difference for me.
Happy Holidays to you and I hope all is well… I have a Smarthings Hub tied with a few smart things devices. I also have a Sonos sound system made up of a Sound bar, Sub-Woofer and two [2] Lamps setup as Surround Sound Speakers [L and R]. I just got a Google Nest. Can you tell me how I can…. 1 -IF I say “Hey google Play music” THEN UA-cam music is played only on the Google Nest Speaker. 2-IF I say ‘Hey Google Play music on all speakers” Then UA-cam Music plays on the Google Nest Speaker as well as all the Sonos Speakers. Thank you and I wish you a Happy New Year! Gene
Hey Gene - so number 1 should work right away! Shouldn't take anything more than you connecting a music service to the Google Home app. Number 2, well...that's not something that's possible right now. You can't do it together. Stay tuned though...this might be possible in January at some point. Here's a video that explains some work going on between the 2 companies (Google/Samsung): ua-cam.com/video/BV0RdBDXoqk/v-deo.html
The number 1 simple this to do on google home is notifications but that cant even do that, why not a smartthings pir get google to say on all home mini motion detected in living room?
Great video! Didn't know smarthings could do this or work with Sonos.. I am looking into getting a smarthub, considering homey or the other small green (open source) box that I can't remember the name of right now..
After watching your video I was going to try some new Sonos integrations with SmartThings. I'm still using the "classic" app. It has been working OK and even my old Sonos integrations seem to be back online. Should I be using the new SmartThings app for this? If I start using the new app will that cause issues with the classic app? What would you suggest? Keep up the good work with all these great videos!
Hey Steve - Great questions. So I'll answer this more in depth in our next Q&A but you can run the two side by side seamlessly. The ONLY thing I wouldn't do...is set up the new smart home monitor in the new app.
There is a new Xiaomi Mi Speaker that is similar to this one but cheaper. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa. I'd like to know if it's possible to use it as a siren or as a notification relay on SmartThings. It would be Awesome.
Hi Bryan. Big fan of your videos. I’ve integrated my Smartthings with EchoSpeaks and now it announces custom messages based on triggers. Where I’m struggling is play a music, coz I think I had it somewhere (BigTalker) set for text to voice.... Any ways to use my echo speaker to play music .. TIA.
Well it's actually the same as this video here. You just have an account created and don't add a hub! Then you just follow from the point in this video where I start the virtual switch adding process - at 9:20
Hi, which siren will you recommend ? Since I have Zigbee network, I heard that if I will connect Z-wave devices it will heart my Zigbee network, is that true? Can you recommend a Zigbee Siren that has multiple tones?
Hi Nir ZigBee and Z-Wave networks are generally meant to work on different frequencies, but you should do a lookup for your country and check if they're the same. If they are the same frequency, then you may run into troubles with having both. Otherwise, they won't hurt each other! I haven't seen or worked with many Sirens to be honest. Just one from Aeotec that was a Z-Wave version and had a single tone. I feel like smart speakers are going to be better than sirens and I find sirens to be restrictive and not that usable.
@@AutomateYourLife by the way, if I choose a smart speaker over siren, will I have the option of choosing different tone for alarm and different one for door opening?
@@AutomateYourLife Thank you for replying back. And I see what you are saying. But what I wanna is, do I need to buy a Samsung hub to turn on the speaker with my smart things app, like can I power on the speaker using SmartThings? or do I need a hub
Do you know if the new smartthings app is going to support the 'Momentary Button Tile' ever? I prefer those instead of traditional virtual switches because you don't need to worry about switches getting de-synced. They register being pressed and then go back to a neutral state. I notice in the new smartthings app my existing tiles are saying 'checking status' constantly when when i try to trigger them they say 'Can't connect to this device. Check it and try again.'
Eventually, Virtual Switches will be replaced by a true variable. I'm told this will be much better, but I'm not sure if it will be anything like your momentary button tile. I would assume it won't be, but that you could have boolean values that could be auto-reset (so like a momentary button).
I am not able to find the Smarthings speaker companion, nor am I able to use the Dropbox and SharpTools method to trigger custom messages. Is there a new way to make Sonos announce custom messages?
@@AutomateYourLife Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I feel so silly for having overlooked it. Well, apparently I now have an active AWS, Dropbox and SharpTools account in case I ever need them. Have a great day! Thanks again!
@Automate Your Life Two more questions, what is the best way to set up a notification if a sensor hasn't tripped by a certain time? Like the "feed the dogs" automation. Lastly is there a workaround to trigger a Google routine through Smarthings? I have tried implementing virtual switches and IFTTT. Trying to turn on some Google friendly (Tempurpedic) lights with a motion sensor.
@@mynus6436 right now, yep! Some Bose and Samsung ones too. I don't have a full list though of which exactly. But Sonos works in every version as far as I know
Could the Sonos speaker control google home. I was thinking you could have smartthings say hey google set the livingroom lights to red. You could use this to trigger google routines with ifttt or smartthings. I was thinking you could hide a google home and sonos in the attic and smartthings could have google run a routine that has google say you have a water leak or whatever.
Man the new app looks great! The virtual switches are interesting, looking forward to testing that out. But as far as using the sonos. I have utilized BigTalker2 to play a doorbellchime.mp3 or various open/close notification sounds through my sonos speakers. You are right, depending on network load its a 1-2 second delay. In the new app, am I able to play a specific mp3 with a then statement?
So that depends on your home network and your own setup, but I've managed a few times with Plex and a recording. Thought that might be a bit much for a Sonos and SmartThings video though ;)
@@AutomateYourLife haha for sure. It was a pain to set up. But once it was done set it then forget it! My only issue now is when folks think I didn't hear the doorbell and press multiple times I'll get the doorbell playing 2 or 3 times on top of each other like a DJ trying to mix two tracks lol. Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to the switch
So I was thinking about this again and now I remember why I totally cut the idea. You can't pick what you play with this method, at least not yet. That means your sonos would ALWAYS have to have the file queued up and that would mean you couldn't play anything else....soo....
@@AutomateYourLife ok thanks. I'm looking at getting the IKEA/Sonos speakers, and I was hoping they'd intergrate with both Smartthings and Google. Fingers crossed it will work. Hopefully this isn't geo-restricted as well.
The Symfonisk ones? Yeah, they come into both apps but there are restrictions with how you can play any Sonos with Google Home. It's not quite the same. Close though.
I've been able to get a Plex server up and able to host it. I've been able to get that .mp3 into a Favorite on my sonos, but you can't call that up specifically.
I’m new at this...but I am looking for a door chime/siren that works with the SmartThings motion sensor that has multiple chimes, and volume control that can be used in the new app with no further programming. Ive read about device handlers, but I have no idea how to do this. I’m sure I could investigate, but was looking for something simple. I bought a Neo coolcam Siren, and in the new app only had one irritating tone, and not very customizable. Any product out there that would work? I’m just trying to have a door chime sound, if motion is detected on my front porch. This speaker deal seems ok if you want to buy a speaker, but this will only work in one room correct? Thanks for any help. New sub!
You know, I think it'd be best if you checked in on this one at our community.automatelife.net boards! Looking for something that does both is a bit tough but I wonder if there's someone who's managed to hook one together. :)
Did you ever find anything like this? I'm looking for something similar. I'm wondering if you're able to control the volume on a smart speaker, so you can have louder chimes or other sounds play when a motion sensor is triggered.
Hello Brian.. I dont drive my car all that often so I'm looking for a way for smart things to notify me when my car battery in my garage goes below a certain voltage say 12 volts so I can go out and start the car up before the battery goes flat.... Any Ideas?
Ever heard of Zus? Or Nonda? They actually have a little smart charger device that reads battery stats. Otherwise, we'd have to find something that kicks out a signal for a low battery voltage. I don't have something off the bat, but I have seen people use light sensors directed at small LED lights in order to know.
Are ya gonna change your channel to "Automate your Smartthings" lolol Would really like to see some Hubitat video's. Seems like more preference to Smartthings and Google in your content.
Virtual Switches can also be added with Samsung Groovy IDE webpage. graph.api.smartthings.com/ you must select location before it will show hub or devices, every time you login.
Great video! I wish I could do what is explained here! But my problem is that I have a Sonos One for like 6 months and that works well with the Sonos app or Google Assistant, I have the last Sonos app version (12.0.5) and the last SmartThings app (1.7.51.42) and I can't find Sonos in my SmartThings app when I want to add a New device. What's wrong with it? Oh I have to mention that I live in France
I think it's probably the France thing Cynthia! I can't test it but I can see Sonos One is available to add in. So I think it's specific to your country :(
@@AutomateYourLife I would have hoped for another answer because that's what I feared. I hope they will change that soon. Thanks a lot for your answer!
I don't think your framerates are the same for the two different cameras you are using. Make sure to have the same framerate when editing in a sequence.
With the OLD Smartthings, I was able to change the voices of the TTS. With the new one, I only have two choices. Male or Female...However the FEMALE sounds rather like a MALE. My question, can we choose different voices with the NEW SMARTTHINGS?
@@AutomateYourLife That is too bad. The new smartthings was able to transfer some of my old NOTIFICATIONS which had over A DOZEN voices. I can still use it with the new SMARTTHINGS, but cannot make new ones with the DOZEN voices. I believe it was this app "NOTIFY ME WHEN" SEE This: ua-cam.com/video/GtPKU7Skcgc/v-deo.html
It's a bummer that this requires a dedicated SmartApp. It's just so cumbersome and limited. Would be SO MUCH easier if it was done through the standard rule machine, right?
Well...I can't say that in all my years I've seen a standard rules machine that spans far and wide enough, but hey...sure! And I mean that in industrial, commercial, and residential automation!
Response time is horrible. SmartThings send event to samsung cloud, then processes it and sends response back. So you will never get the speaker to announce in less than 2-4 seconds. Unless smartthings allow some sort of local processing for audio notifications, this is unusable.
Would this automation work with Ikea's SYMFONISK speaker since it integrates with Sonos app? It's essentially a co-braded Sonos speaker and a less expensive option at only $99.
Why cut out the delay which is crucial depending on what you’re trying to automate? You’re thorough the entire review then when it is time to show a full example of how great this is you edit out how much of a delay there is from a triggered event happening then the effect responding to that trigger. Wouldn’t that be important to show so that people who are thinking about buying into this ecosystem for specific automations can see a real world example and decide if it’s worth the hassle/money. Great video still but definitely disappointed with that portion.
I hear ya. The delay though is more based on my network than your reality and I was having some pretty significant ISP issues that day! Either way, you can expect a delay of about 1-2 seconds on any trigger.
Another nice job, Brian. I was confused initially because I have the "Virtual Device Creator" smartapp in my new SmartThings app and couldn't figure out where it came from. Then you explained it. I use a number of virtual switches and devices so I must have created one in the old app. Do a video on the "Echo Speaks" Smartapp. A lot of folks might find that interesting.
Yeah you have been using both of those things for a bit, right? I think as I go I will be able to show 4 or 5 of these options!
Your video’s are great they have been a big help I’m in the process of building my own home. Was wondering if there was a way to get alerts over a hardwired ceiling speaker system
It's not going to be easy...and I can't think of how at the moment. I've been able to find Chromecast Built In receivers for those, but that doesn't help us with ST. Sorry, I'm at a loss at the moment.
Great and informative video!!!
I can not in the new smartthings app see, as you can, a full list of Smartapps.
I only under my "All SmartApps" see "Smartthings Home Monitor" app.
Other than that I only see "My SmartApps"
Do you know why I can't see the same amount of apps as you do?
I can in the Classic app add something in the "Speaker Companion" app and that configuration do show up in both the new and classic app.
(for example a door opens and a bell ring)
But the "Speaker Companion" app itself do not show up in my SmartApps (neither in the classic nor the new app) at all.
Hey Peter! I've reached out directly to SmartThings to see if I can figure this out with them. You're not the only one who's asked friend!
I wish Google would add this feature. I never thought about this route, but I'm going to do it now! Keep up the good videos. You're one of the best "automatord" on UA-cam.
ahahhahaha, thanks Donny! Automatord...lol
Thanks for the video, and thanks for listening to suggested videos to be created 🙌🏻
Of course!!
Excellent video, I would like the custom message to keep playing in the Sonos Speaker like auto repeat until alarm condition is acknowledged. Do you know how to accomplish it.
In a lot of cases I kept getting the audible alerts from this, but if you're not you could try virtual switches and then you'd have to re-trigger them on again, off again.
Hi, I'm looking for a cheap speaker just to provide me with indications such as door open, arm or disarm security.
And sonos is a bit expensive, can you recommend on a cheap one that is compatible with smarttghings?
Not really, no. Stay tuned though for a review of a siren that might work Nir. Did you watch our latest unboxing video?
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@@AutomateYourLife is it what you call your acolytes now, Gaga has her Little Monsters, Bieber has his Beliebers, Brian has his Automaterds 😄
Instead of automaton... I'm an automa-turd. Thanks Brian! :)
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@@AutomateYourLife Proud to be a big steaming Automaterd 😄
Many homes have Google Speakers. Why dont they allow them to use those speakers which are always on.
I'm with ya!
Would really like to see some new and interesting devices that can be added to a smart home. Getting bored with the same old stuff being added to the same old platforms 😒
We'll get there :)
I'm working on a few!
Great video. Just the information I have been looking for. Thanks!
Must have known you were ;)
Use Google home speakers
Very good video. Thanks
Thanks Andrew!
Sonos play 1: refurb 99.00 on the sonos site. 👍👍
Ooooooh, go for that! Love that speaker.
Very helpful, thank you! Can you have it repeat the audible notification until another button is pressed or something like that for example? Thank you!!
That'll be a little harder to do. I feel like you could trigger on a virtual switch after a notification occurs and the button isn't pressed. Then use the button to turn off the virtual switch.
The problem is the cyclical nature of the notification. You'll have to turn off the virtual switch for a moment.
Something like this...I didn't test it.
Notification -> Set VS 1 and VS2 On
1 Minute has passed -> Notification -> VS1 Off
VS2 is On and VS1 Off -> Turn on VS1
Back to 1 Minute has passed -> Notification -> VS1 Off
This should produce a loop for you.
Now the button would turn both VS1 and VS2 off. :)
Wow what a great video🙏 truly informative
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Mark!
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Oh fun! Well, let us know questions you have. Sometimes things change over time in the Smart Home world so feel free to ask Q's as you go!
Excellent information!
Thanks Thomas!
Love the USS Enterprise (Kelvin) in the background (behind the speaker at the beginning).
Yesssss! It has the Blu Ray in it too
@@AutomateYourLife So does mine!
Ok so we have the same one! Nice!
@@AutomateYourLife Ok so know I know that ypu're a trek fan, I gotta ask: what's your favorite TOS, TNG DS9 STV ENT?
You guys figure out a way to activate Spotify on a Sonos Speaker with a button?
Hi, do you prefer sonos as your siren or do you prefer a siren? I dont know which one to buy.
Also, if I'll use the sonos , do I need to add mp3 file to make it play a siren sound? if yes, how?
It doesn't play Siren's so to speak and I've never done that. I've actually played other sounds out of speaker companion. Stay tuned though...I have a review of a siren coming up that I prefer in a lot of ways.
HI, I don't get Smartthings notifications anymore. I've had set notifications via Automations but the suddendly stopped working. ¿Any ideas? Thanks!!!
I'd try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. You also could have lost notifications when they closed off SMS outside the USA?
@@AutomateYourLife Did that earlier and nothing happened. However 2 hours ago, they started working ago... Maybe some upgrading or something else on the servers side? Dunno... Thanks for your fast answer!
If I only use Echo speakers (no Sonos), do I need to install Echo Speaks for this to work?
Yes sir! Echo Speaks works a bit differently but there are lots of automaters who use it on our community.automatelife.net boards!
I want to hear audible on the tablets for open/close Konnected zones. Can you help?
I don't have Konnected, so it's gonna be hard to help here. Maybe try Tasker to help though?
Thanks.
Thank you sir!
Here in Australia we don’t have Sonos available in ST. It is via Google home add device, do you think Sonos can be brought into ST via Google Home linked services? and use Sonos that way.
Sadly, no. Google's app doesn't sync all those devices into ST. Just a few Nest devices.
You might find Bose?
@@AutomateYourLife That’s a shame, yes I see bose available. I can’t believe in Aus we have only1 speaker brand option... and expensive.,thanks for your reply, love your work 👍🏻
Tried announcements over Sonos. Worked fine, but always stopped any music I had playing through out the house. Had to manually restart. Pain. Check box for that never made any difference for me.
If you do this with the new speaker companion smart app and the new Sonos integration, it'll allow you to resume playing music
Happy Holidays to you and I hope all is well…
I have a Smarthings Hub tied with a few smart things devices.
I also have a Sonos sound system made up of a Sound bar, Sub-Woofer and two [2] Lamps setup as Surround Sound Speakers [L and R].
I just got a Google Nest.
Can you tell me how I can….
1 -IF I say “Hey google Play music”
THEN UA-cam music is played only on the Google Nest Speaker.
2-IF I say ‘Hey Google Play music on all speakers”
Then UA-cam Music plays on the Google Nest Speaker as well as all the Sonos Speakers.
Thank you and I wish you a Happy New Year!
Gene
Hey Gene - so number 1 should work right away! Shouldn't take anything more than you connecting a music service to the Google Home app.
Number 2, well...that's not something that's possible right now. You can't do it together. Stay tuned though...this might be possible in January at some point. Here's a video that explains some work going on between the 2 companies (Google/Samsung): ua-cam.com/video/BV0RdBDXoqk/v-deo.html
@@AutomateYourLife Thank you..... you saved me hours of trial and error...lol.... Happy New Year!
The number 1 simple this to do on google home is notifications but that cant even do that, why not a smartthings pir get google to say on all home mini motion detected in living room?
We'll have that kind of capability soon!
Can I use latest amazon Echo with home hub instead of Sonos to do the same thing?
Not at the moment, no.
Great video! Didn't know smarthings could do this or work with Sonos.. I am looking into getting a smarthub, considering homey or the other small green (open source) box that I can't remember the name of right now..
Hubitat :)
After watching your video I was going to try some new Sonos integrations with SmartThings. I'm still using the "classic" app. It has been working OK and even my old Sonos integrations seem to be back online. Should I be using the new SmartThings app for this? If I start using the new app will that cause issues with the classic app? What would you suggest? Keep up the good work with all these great videos!
Hey Steve - Great questions. So I'll answer this more in depth in our next Q&A but you can run the two side by side seamlessly. The ONLY thing I wouldn't do...is set up the new smart home monitor in the new app.
There is a new Xiaomi Mi Speaker that is similar to this one but cheaper. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa. I'd like to know if it's possible to use it as a siren or as a notification relay on SmartThings. It would be Awesome.
The answer today is no Juan. Sorry. The news video we'll have this weekend might help with this eventually, but not yet.
Thanks to you videos really help us a lot :) Bugs
Bugs! Thanks so much for your help!
@@AutomateYourLife hope you get it working
@@johnmosende6306 already is! Thanks again!
Hi Bryan. Big fan of your videos. I’ve integrated my Smartthings with EchoSpeaks and now it announces custom messages based on triggers. Where I’m struggling is play a music, coz I think I had it somewhere (BigTalker) set for text to voice.... Any ways to use my echo speaker to play music ..
TIA.
That's a great solution too!! Lots of folks love echo speaks
Echo speaks app in SmartThings can do same thing, however with Sonos + SmartThings hub the automation could be total local
Ya! Echo speaks is great!
So I can create a virtual switch without a Smart Things hub??
You totally can!
@@AutomateYourLife Can you link the video step by step on how Brian?
Well it's actually the same as this video here. You just have an account created and don't add a hub! Then you just follow from the point in this video where I start the virtual switch adding process - at 9:20
Hi, which siren will you recommend ? Since I have Zigbee network, I heard that if I will connect Z-wave devices it will heart my Zigbee network, is that true?
Can you recommend a Zigbee Siren that has multiple tones?
Hi Nir
ZigBee and Z-Wave networks are generally meant to work on different frequencies, but you should do a lookup for your country and check if they're the same. If they are the same frequency, then you may run into troubles with having both. Otherwise, they won't hurt each other!
I haven't seen or worked with many Sirens to be honest. Just one from Aeotec that was a Z-Wave version and had a single tone. I feel like smart speakers are going to be better than sirens and I find sirens to be restrictive and not that usable.
@@AutomateYourLife thanks, the only thing is that smart speakers, such as Sonos, are expensive
@@AutomateYourLife by the way, if I choose a smart speaker over siren, will I have the option of choosing different tone for alarm and different one for door opening?
There's about 10 different sounds and them custom notifications on my Sonos
Can the Sonos One (Gen2) do both announcements from Smart Things and be a Google Assistant Speaker, since it supports Google Assistant now?
There is no reason it won't, but I have not been able to test Josh. Don't have one.
Like to see how you integrate the notification "smart app" in the new smartthings app
It really didn't change much! Did you have a specific question for something you're trying to do?
I just wanna play Music, can I just control that threw the SmartThings out without the Hub?
It's not a good control interface Earl. You can bring in the Sonos speakers to the SmartThings app, but honestly...the Sonos app is MUCH better.
@@AutomateYourLife Thank you for replying back. And I see what you are saying. But what I wanna is, do I need to buy a Samsung hub to turn on the speaker with my smart things app, like can I power on the speaker using SmartThings? or do I need a hub
Do you know if the new smartthings app is going to support the 'Momentary Button Tile' ever? I prefer those instead of traditional virtual switches because you don't need to worry about switches getting de-synced. They register being pressed and then go back to a neutral state. I notice in the new smartthings app my existing tiles are saying 'checking status' constantly when when i try to trigger them they say 'Can't connect to this device. Check it and try again.'
Eventually, Virtual Switches will be replaced by a true variable. I'm told this will be much better, but I'm not sure if it will be anything like your momentary button tile. I would assume it won't be, but that you could have boolean values that could be auto-reset (so like a momentary button).
I am not able to find the Smarthings speaker companion, nor am I able to use the Dropbox and SharpTools method to trigger custom messages. Is there a new way to make Sonos announce custom messages?
Yep! Look in automations now. There's an action for notifications :)
Much easier now
@@AutomateYourLife Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I feel so silly for having overlooked it. Well, apparently I now have an active AWS, Dropbox and SharpTools account in case I ever need them. Have a great day! Thanks again!
@Automate Your Life Two more questions, what is the best way to set up a notification if a sensor hasn't tripped by a certain time? Like the "feed the dogs" automation.
Lastly is there a workaround to trigger a Google routine through Smarthings? I have tried implementing virtual switches and IFTTT. Trying to turn on some Google friendly (Tempurpedic) lights with a motion sensor.
Can we use the speaker of the siren to play something? Go control siren custom dth says you can but is this possible?
If they say so, then I'm sure you can include it in this same way. Sadly, I don't have one to test for you.
Does Smartthings "Play message on Speaker" automation not work with Google "speaker" products? I can't seem to find a definite answer anywhere
Definite: No
@@AutomateYourLife Thank you for the reply! Love the channel! So I would need a Sono's speaker to announce something from Smartthings automation?
@@mynus6436 right now, yep! Some Bose and Samsung ones too. I don't have a full list though of which exactly. But Sonos works in every version as far as I know
Could the Sonos speaker control google home. I was thinking you could have smartthings say hey google set the livingroom lights to red. You could use this to trigger google routines with ifttt or smartthings. I was thinking you could hide a google home and sonos in the attic and smartthings could have google run a routine that has google say you have a water leak or whatever.
Yep! I used to do this with Echo's! Go man!
Man the new app looks great! The virtual switches are interesting, looking forward to testing that out. But as far as using the sonos. I have utilized BigTalker2 to play a doorbellchime.mp3 or various open/close notification sounds through my sonos speakers. You are right, depending on network load its a 1-2 second delay. In the new app, am I able to play a specific mp3 with a then statement?
So that depends on your home network and your own setup, but I've managed a few times with Plex and a recording. Thought that might be a bit much for a Sonos and SmartThings video though ;)
@@AutomateYourLife haha for sure. It was a pain to set up. But once it was done set it then forget it! My only issue now is when folks think I didn't hear the doorbell and press multiple times I'll get the doorbell playing 2 or 3 times on top of each other like a DJ trying to mix two tracks lol. Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to the switch
So I was thinking about this again and now I remember why I totally cut the idea. You can't pick what you play with this method, at least not yet. That means your sonos would ALWAYS have to have the file queued up and that would mean you couldn't play anything else....soo....
@@AutomateYourLife ah! Yeah no lol. But hmmm. Perhaps.... I just had a thought, maybe I'll test some ideas out
Has the intergration broken? I searched Sonos in the new app and it's not there.
So there's a brand new announcement about some changes. It should be there by Sept 8...keep checking.
@@AutomateYourLife ok thanks. I'm looking at getting the IKEA/Sonos speakers, and I was hoping they'd intergrate with both Smartthings and Google. Fingers crossed it will work. Hopefully this isn't geo-restricted as well.
The Symfonisk ones? Yeah, they come into both apps but there are restrictions with how you can play any Sonos with Google Home. It's not quite the same. Close though.
Is it possible to add a custom chime like a doorbell chime? Would like to use a mp3 or wav file to do this if possible.
I've been able to get a Plex server up and able to host it. I've been able to get that .mp3 into a Favorite on my sonos, but you can't call that up specifically.
Give Assistant Relay a whirl. It'll let you broadcast a message or cast media when a request is sent to it
A Sonos speaker can be had for a song, I see what you did there Brian 😉
You guys are good!!
I’m new at this...but I am looking for a door chime/siren that works with the SmartThings motion sensor that has multiple chimes, and volume control that can be used in the new app with no further programming. Ive read about device handlers, but I have no idea how to do this. I’m sure I could investigate, but was looking for something simple. I bought a Neo coolcam Siren, and in the new app only had one irritating tone, and not very customizable. Any product out there that would work? I’m just trying to have a door chime sound, if motion is detected on my front porch. This speaker deal seems ok if you want to buy a speaker, but this will only work in one room correct? Thanks for any help. New sub!
You know, I think it'd be best if you checked in on this one at our community.automatelife.net boards! Looking for something that does both is a bit tough but I wonder if there's someone who's managed to hook one together. :)
Automate Your Life thanks! I didn’t know a website like this existed. Very new. Thanks!
Try a post and see what you get from our automaters :)
Did you ever find anything like this? I'm looking for something similar. I'm wondering if you're able to control the volume on a smart speaker, so you can have louder chimes or other sounds play when a motion sensor is triggered.
Hello Brian.. I dont drive my car all that often so I'm looking for a way for smart things to notify me when my car battery in my garage goes below a certain voltage say 12 volts so I can go out and start the car up before the battery goes flat.... Any Ideas?
Ever heard of Zus? Or Nonda? They actually have a little smart charger device that reads battery stats. Otherwise, we'd have to find something that kicks out a signal for a low battery voltage. I don't have something off the bat, but I have seen people use light sensors directed at small LED lights in order to know.
@@AutomateYourLife No I haven't.. Will look into it thanks.
Will we ever be able to make virtual switches in the new app without having to go back to the classic app?
You just need the classic app for the first one, then you can use the new app from that point on.
Are ya gonna change your channel to "Automate your Smartthings" lolol Would really like to see some Hubitat video's. Seems like more preference to Smartthings and Google in your content.
We'll do a SmartThings vs Hubitat :)
@@AutomateYourLife Great! Love all your video's! Had Smartthings but switched to Hubitat for local access and never looked back.
As long as you love it!
Virtual Switches can also be added with Samsung Groovy IDE webpage.
graph.api.smartthings.com/
you must select location before it will show hub or devices, every time you login.
Oh that's a really good point Tristyn! Thanks!
Hi Brian! What Sonos speaker is that? Took a peek through your Amazon list but didn’t see it. :-)
Hey Carissa - It's actually just a Sonos Play:1 which nowadays, you can replace with the upgraded version of the Sonos speakers called the Sonos One.
Great video! I wish I could do what is explained here! But my problem is that I have a Sonos One for like 6 months and that works well with the Sonos app or Google Assistant, I have the last Sonos app version (12.0.5) and the last SmartThings app (1.7.51.42) and I can't find Sonos in my SmartThings app when I want to add a New device. What's wrong with it? Oh I have to mention that I live in France
I think it's probably the France thing Cynthia! I can't test it but I can see Sonos One is available to add in. So I think it's specific to your country :(
@@AutomateYourLife I would have hoped for another answer because that's what I feared. I hope they will change that soon. Thanks a lot for your answer!
@@CynthiaForier The sonos speakers and hub need to be connected to the same network in order for ST to find them.
I don't think your framerates are the same for the two different cameras you are using. Make sure to have the same framerate when editing in a sequence.
They aren't. Limitation of an older camera. :)
Hi. Do you have any idea why I can't add any new smartapps in the new app? When I press + nothing pops up!!
So that's a bit strange, but it could be related to your region! Are you signed into the same account for sure on both classic and the new app?
Automate Your Life yes. Signed in with my Samsung account. I live in Denmark and maybe that why. I can see some of the smartapps from the classic app
Yeah I'm checking in with SmartThings on the region thing. Thanks!
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This Sunday I finally have an answer Soren
Great video thumbs up!Accept I bet You talk tech In your sleep! LOL
I dream tech, therefore I am tech!
Hello, great video. I have a problem, when hitting the plus button in smartapps I dont see any apps there, where can I find them?
Christoffer Klein I have the exact same problem
Where are you guys located? Can I ask country?
@@AutomateYourLife Im Located in Sweden.
Same here, also from Sweden.
I asked this question just a minute ago not realizing this post.
Denmark
With the OLD Smartthings, I was able to change the voices of the TTS. With the new one, I only have two choices. Male or Female...However the FEMALE sounds rather like a MALE. My question, can we choose different voices with the NEW SMARTTHINGS?
It's really just those two!
@@AutomateYourLife That is too bad. The new smartthings was able to transfer some of my old NOTIFICATIONS which had over A DOZEN voices. I can still use it with the new SMARTTHINGS, but cannot make new ones with the DOZEN voices. I believe it was this app "NOTIFY ME WHEN" SEE This: ua-cam.com/video/GtPKU7Skcgc/v-deo.html
It's a bummer that this requires a dedicated SmartApp. It's just so cumbersome and limited. Would be SO MUCH easier if it was done through the standard rule machine, right?
Well...I can't say that in all my years I've seen a standard rules machine that spans far and wide enough, but hey...sure!
And I mean that in industrial, commercial, and residential automation!
Response time is horrible. SmartThings send event to samsung cloud, then processes it and sends response back. So you will never get the speaker to announce in less than 2-4 seconds. Unless smartthings allow some sort of local processing for audio notifications, this is unusable.
2-4 seconds delay is unusable? What's your use case?
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Would this automation work with Ikea's SYMFONISK speaker since it integrates with Sonos app? It's essentially a co-braded Sonos speaker and a less expensive option at only $99.
Yessir!
I use my Google Home Speakers to do all these. Sonos is too expensive.
Why cut out the delay which is crucial depending on what you’re trying to automate? You’re thorough the entire review then when it is time to show a full example of how great this is you edit out how much of a delay there is from a triggered event happening then the effect responding to that trigger. Wouldn’t that be important to show so that people who are thinking about buying into this ecosystem for specific automations can see a real world example and decide if it’s worth the hassle/money. Great video still but definitely disappointed with that portion.
I hear ya. The delay though is more based on my network than your reality and I was having some pretty significant ISP issues that day! Either way, you can expect a delay of about 1-2 seconds on any trigger.