Device Variable Attributes missing

[sparks244]

1) Give a description of the problem
Device attributes not available when grouped in device variable

2) What is the expected behaviour?
Use a device variable to group common devices and use in piston

3) What is happening/not happening?
Attributes do not show up as an option when grouped but work properly when used individually

**4) Post a Green Snapshot of the piston!

5) Attach logs after turning logging level to Full
Piston won’t fire to create a log since “contact” is not available

I have read so many threads about issues with device variables and many with this same issue but I have yet to read about a solution. Perhaps I missed it, and in that case, maybe someone could direct me to the thread with an answer.

[guxdude]

Your issue is you don’t want to compare a variable. The variable only contains the device, not the contact value. You need to select physical device and then scroll down to your variables and select ‘downstairsContacts’. Then you will be able to select ‘contact’. see below (sensor is a Device type variable).

[sparks244]

Thank you @guxdude. I’m still learning and appreciate the help.