Enhancing SmartHome Automation with DD-WRT and SmartThings

I’ve been exploring ways to improve my smart home setup, particularly focusing on presence detection. Currently, I rely on three Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, but the implementation has been inconsistent. I stumbled upon an idea to leverage my DD-WRT router to send MAC address updates to SmartThings, which could significantly enhance presence accuracy. This approach could potentially eliminate the flakiness I’ve experienced with mobile devices. Here’s where I need some help: I’m confident in my ability to configure DD-WRT to send RESTful calls with JSON data, but I’m less familiar with developing the corresponding integration on the SmartThings side. If anyone has experience or interest in creating a standard RESTful interface for presence detection in SmartThings, I’d love to collaborate. This could be a game-changer for many users looking for more reliable presence tracking. On a lighter note, I’ve also been experimenting with optimizing my temperature sensors. I found that displaying min and max values on the gauge card makes it much easier to interpret the current temperature at a glance. It’s a small tweak, but it makes a big difference in usability. I’m curious if others have implemented similar enhancements or have other tips for improving sensor displays. Let’s keep the conversation flowing! Whether you’re looking to enhance presence detection, optimize sensor displays, or share other smart home hacks, I’m all ears. Happy automating!