Overwhelmed with all the options, just trying to make a security system

[josh]

Unfortunately, SmartThings made this more complicated when they introduced the “new” SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) circa 2019.

Previously, integrations could directly control Smart Home Monitor, but the new system requires you to setup routines within the SmartThings mobile app to either connect Virtual Switches or Location Modes to your SmartThings Home Monitor State.

Check out the following article which also has a link to a YouTube video which demonstrates how you might do this.

How To: SmartThings Home Monitor with Simulated Switches

SmartThings Home Monitor is a powerful tool in the SmartThings ecosystem for monitoring your home’s security and taking action when events occur (eg. notifying you, closing valves, etc). Unfortunately, the ‘new’ SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM) associated with the new Samsung SmartThings app cannot be controlled by third party applications yet, so in this article we’ll describe how you can use Simulated Switches to integrate STHM with third party apps like SharpTools.io If you’re looking for a…