Hi all,
I am hoping to build a solution that will automatically reboot my network router when loss of connectivity occurs (or shortly there after). It is not a chronic issue but happens occasionally, seemingly when I am not at home. Any thoughts on the best approach?
My current thinking is somewhat of a ‘dead man’s switch’ approach:
Use an Ikea zigbee outlet which runs locally on Smarthings and controls router power. I can use Smart Lighting automation (which runs locally) to turn off the outlet every 15 mins (on the 15 min mark) and then back on again but only if a virtual switch is in the off position. The virtual switch will be controlled by webcore and will be turned on just prior to the 15 minute mark, then back off. Basically the virtual switch will act as a signal confirming loss of internet connectivity. If the internet goes out, the smartthings hub will not receive the signal that webcore has turned the virtual swtich on, and therefore Smart Lighting will carry out the power cycle at the 15 min mark.
If there is a better way to do this, I would love to hear about it. Also the challenge is that above approach would result in my having to create a seperate Smart Lighting automation for each 15 min increment of the day = 120 automations and there appears to be no way to duplicate smart lighting automations, unlike Webcore.
Many thanks in advance!!