Exploring Custom Modes and Backup Solutions

Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to share my journey with the SmartThings platform and the Hubitat ecosystem. As a homeowner aiming to streamline my daily routines, I’ve been diving into creating custom modes to suit different times of the day. For instance, setting up ‘Weekday Morning On’ and ‘Weekend Morning Off’ modes has been a game-changer in managing my smart devices efficiently. It’s truly amazing how these modes can automate my home to match my schedule!

However, I’ve encountered a hiccup while trying to implement a feature where I can send slider level values as POST variables. Despite following the documentation, the intensity value keeps returning as ‘null’. I’m curious if anyone has successfully integrated such functionality or could offer some insights. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

On another note, I’ve been experimenting with backup solutions to ensure my Hubitat setup remains robust. I noticed discrepancies in backup file sizes when comparing automated nightly backups with manual ones. The automated backups are significantly larger, which has me a bit concerned about consistency. Has anyone else experienced this, or perhaps found a workaround to standardize backup sizes?

Lastly, I’d like to express my gratitude to the incredible community here. Your collective knowledge and willingness to help make this platform even more powerful. Let’s continue to innovate and support each other in creating smarter homes!

Warm regards,
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