Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent experiences with SmartThings and some troubleshooting I did with my smart home setup. First off, I noticed that the color picker in the SmartThings app has changed, and I’m a bit puzzled by it. The old color wheel was so intuitive, and now it’s using Hue and Saturation sliders without a history palette. It’s a bit frustrating, especially when controlling multiple lights. I wonder if there’s a way to revert to the old picker or if others feel the same way.
On another note, I’ve been diving into automating my curtains. I’ve been researching different options like the SwitchBot Curtain 3 and some Zigbee-based motors. It’s been a bit overwhelming with all the choices, but I’m excited to try them out. I think the key is finding one that integrates seamlessly with SmartThings without needing extra hubs.
I also wanted to mention a little victory I had with my Wyze cameras. I was getting multiple daily emails about new products, which was a bit much. I figured out how to reduce the frequency in my account settings, which has made my inbox much happier.
Lastly, I stumbled upon an interesting thread about using timers with rules in OpenHAB. It got me thinking about how I could create smoother transitions between lighting scenes in my home. I’m planning to experiment with dimming schedules to make the ambiance shift more naturally.
Overall, it’s amazing how much you can learn and achieve with a bit of research and community support. Happy smart home tinkering everyone!