Hi everyone, I’ve built a simple Particle Photon remote temperature, humidity, and heat index sensor/logger. Along with it, I’ve created a simple SmartThings device type to show these values in the app. Here’s how I did it!
First, I set up the Particle Photon with a DHT sensor to collect temperature and humidity data. I then used the Particle Cloud to send this data to my SmartThings hub. To make it work seamlessly, I developed a custom device type in SmartThings that displays these values in the app interface.
The setup was pretty straightforward, but I had to tweak the firmware a bit to ensure accurate readings. I also made sure to handle any potential errors, like sensor timeouts, gracefully. The best part is that everything communicates over Wi-Fi, so I don’t need any additional wiring!
For anyone interested, I’ve shared the project on GitHub. Feel free to check it out and let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy tinkering! 