Simulated Power Meter device handler


#1

There appears to have been one in the default devices at some point, but now I can’t seem to find one. I’m basically setting a bunch of variables based on smart power switches, and I want to add them up. I have it all functioning using a virtual temperature sensor, but it has the degree symbol next to it.

Am I just being thick here and missing something?


#2

If you are using ActionTiles, then the display is quite limited.

If, on the other hand, you are coding and displaying entirely in webCoRE, you can use a decimal variable to store and display the total instead of using a virtual temp sensor.


#3

Yes, it’s for actiontile purposes. It just seems bizarre to me that power is still a valid item, but there is no virtual device for it.


#4

I agree… I prefer customizing webCoRE’s Dashboard since there is infinite display options…

Although, if you are patient, they do take suggestions over in their forums.


#5

I have a feeling @digital_janitor is trying to do something like @Pantheon was doing in this thread.


#6

Thanks @eibyer, I was looking for that link to share, LOL


#7

I’m basically adding up all Power Meters into a Watts total tile, for comparative use to my neurio whole house watts. I did end up getting it to work by modifying the Simulated Temperature Sensor with help from ERO4444 over at the smartthings forum.

My solution here

Thanks everyone for the responses!