Question

I'm sure I'm missing something simple. However, within, SmartThings itself, can you automatically have a switch you turn on, turn off after a certain amount of time? So, if I turn on a light switch, it will auto turn off 3 hours later every time? (I know I can schedule a timer manually, but is there a way to automatically do it? )

Answer 1

Yes, use the smart lighting smartapp and there's an option for this

Comments

@hague I don’t think you can use the same device to trigger and be controlled by the automation.  

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@dye they are actually fixing that, I know yiu can with LocationMode as of the latest app updates. But whaf @hague is talking about is actually in the Smartlighting smartapp, a function called Power Allowance.  

Answer 2

Yes. Here is a sample i have one for

Answer 3

In the new app automations this is an option. See the bottom of the screenshot.  

Comments

I can not find these options for a switch, how did you get there?  

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When I click on the device in the “Then” section, there’s an option to enable the auto off feature.  

Answer 4

Thanks all. I found the automations, now I'll see if I can get it to work out. I have "If (on)" Then "Off (4 hours after)" That should work I think.  

Answer 5

If this doesn't work for you webcore is phenomenal for this stuff. Look it up on YouTube etc. Super simple and SO powerful. Multiple ifs and so much more.  

Answer 6

Power allowance under smart lighting.