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Knowledge Base & FAQ

Getting Started
4
What is ActionTiles?
How do I reduce my Forum Notification email messages?
Are any email domains, or ISPs blocking ActionTiles emails?
I need more free Trial time, please!
Configuration & Settings
Tiles not updating (October 2021)
Add Location & Authorize Things
3
Add Location appears to go to wrong "Shard" loading SmartThings Authorization Page
I've added Things to SmartThings but they aren't available to create Tiles
How do I delete a Location? (or disconnect ActionTiles from SmartThings)
Panels (dashboards)
ActionTiles is not displaying the accurate timely state of Things
Tile updates seem have a substantial delay - such as 10 minutes or more!
How do I rearrange my Tiles and/or Tilesets?
Many Sensors & other Tiles not updating after previously working
Sharing
2
How to use an email alias for Panel Sharing
How to Securely Share a Panel for Alarm & Lock Control, etc.
Event History
1
How do I view Activity or Event History of a Thing or all Things on a Panel?
Special Tiles
5
Can a Shortcut Tile open an App?
Using a Shortcut Tile to trigger Spotify Playlist
Using Tasker to launch Android Apps from ActionTiles
Phone or Skype Dialer Shortcut Tile
SmartThings Home Monitor Workaround 2023
Security
2
Why might ActionTiles not stay logged in?
All Commands / Tile Taps suddenly result in "Error" or "Not Authorized"
Browser Tablets Phones
How to make ActionTiles an "App" on my homescreen / launcher / desktop?
What browsers are compatible?
ActionTiles fails to load due to adblock PiHole blacklist
ActionTiles Moble App
Minimum System Requirements
Android
2
Finding the intent URL for an Android App to launch from Fully
Color Picker is incompatible with some browsers on tablets with old OS versions (KitKat, IE11, Windows RT, etc.)
Amazon Fire
1
How to configure Fire HD & Fully
Android App - ActionTiles Kiosk
1
What is ActionTiles android app: "Priority Mode" and how to disable?
Things & Capabilities / Devices
10
Some Devices are missing from the Authorize Things (Add Location) screen?
Question mark "?" shown on Virtual Switch or other connected Thing Tile
DRAFT: Tips & Tricks for Virtual Things in ActionTiles
Compatible SmartThings Capabilities (Device Type abstractions)
Grouping lights, controlling multiple switches with one Tile
Thing not showing up in Add Tile Inventory List
Create a Simulated (Virtual) Switch
January 2021 Google Nest integration
Create a Simulated RGB Bulb
Which Capabilities are supported?
Colors Icons Fonts Themes
4
Can I edit / customize the icons, colors, fonts, sizes, layout ... or the raw CSS?
DRAFT: Why can't I used ANY ActionTiles icon for ANY type of Tile?
Tips for the Theme Builder
ActionTiles Theme Gallery
Media Tiles
Media Tile Generator (MTG jggdev): Weather, Calendar, News
Media Tile broken due to URL with "//user:password@address" embedded credentials
Video Camera Feeds
4
Can I view video or images from Arlo Cameras?
Nest Cam™ Media Tiles (& Nest Hello™ Video Doorbell)
Foscam models with MJPEG Streams
Do you have a list of compatible video cameras?
Images
1
How to use a personal image as a Media Tile? Google Photos or Dropbox
License & Purchasing
8
How do I buy an ActionTiles License?
Payment or Card declined at Checkout from ActionTiles Shop
How to transfer my Location License Key to a replacement Hub.
Can I get another Trial Period so I can test a bug fix or new feature?
Are there any current or upcoming Coupons or Discount Codes?
Transfer Location
ActionTiles Licensing
ActionTiles License Transfers
About the ActionTiles Forum
2
When are Feature Ideas in the Forum going to be implemented?
How do I find what I Voted for?
Other
2
Grouping RGB bulbs, controlling multiple RGB bulbs with one Tile
SmartThings Platform Migration
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