bschollnick2 wrote:Brandt wrote:It would be nice if we could work together to get what I need out of your plugin, rather than have to write and support my own plugin. If you could add a feature to your plugin that keeps a comma separated list of device names in a variable that are currently open/on, and remove them from the list when they are closed/off it would be a big help. That way I could create a trigger when the A/C comes on to check that list and if it is not empty, I can use the airfoil plugin, and the itunes pause and speak with a variable to alert the user which sensors are currently open/on.
I am quite open to discussing this, and seeing what can be added in to the plugin....
Keep in mind, if this is a feature that centers on controlling the Thermostat, it might fit into my Thermostat Enhancement plugin, in stead of Switchboard. I see the feature as actually fitting into both plugins, as a generalized feature in Switchboard, but into a Thermostat specific feature in the Thermostat Enhancement plugin...
The main issue, is that we need to decide on the logic for this...
The most obvious feature, is:
* If any items from a list of Triggerlincs, or X10 DS10A are selected, then if those items are in an open position, turn off the AC and/or Heat (Selectable)
* If this occurs, indicate this via a state (which can then be used to trigger a reminder, email notification, etc).
* When the door / window / etc is closed, the state resets.
Now, as I indicated, I believe this can be done with little or no modifications to switchboard as is. But it would require the addition of some Indigo triggers...
Now, with the addition of Find My iDevice, you could add iPhone, iPad, etc, push notifications.... Or use the built-in Indigo Email feature for notification as well...
What features are you suggestion that I add?
Please keep in mind, your welcome to open the Switchboard plugin, make any modifications, and send them back to me for inclusion.
- Ben[/quote]
Ben,
Let's take small steps on this, and try this first:
If you could add a feature to your plugin that keeps a comma separated list of device names in a variable that are currently open/on, and remove them from the list when they are closed/off (or add to a separate variable of closed/off devices) it would be a big help.
We can see where to go from there.
Thanks,
Brandt