Do I need virtual switches now that GH supports routines?

[stuartcummings]

For a while I had been creating virtual momentary button tiles so that I could change them and then trigger a Piston. This was needed because I couldn’t call a routine through Google Home/Assistant.

Now that GH supports routines directly I’m thinking I can simplify everything by getting rid of the virtual devices and triggering my pistons on a routine execution.

But before I do that does anyone want to stop me? Any good reason why I would still need to keep the virtual switches/buttons?

[Robin]

I’d say routines are good as triggers, simulated switches are good for conditions.

I use a combination of both, routines for things such as goodnight and switches for toggling automation on/off etc.