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Anyone control Robovac hoover with ActionTiles?

Has anyone know or have done  on action tiles that controls there if hoover. Just something I through the of last night as mine is set on a timer. But if I need it to come out for a reason I have to use the remote to get it out or ask Alexa. But would be good if I could just press a tile to start it. 


I’m quite new to scene of tiles and all.  I have  added what I have as smart devices to it. But a couple I can’t at the moment which I no can’t as yet but I’ve not seen or heard anything bout a hoover. 


Anyone got any ideas?!!

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Solution Exists

3x1 media tile rendering 2x1 on iPhone 7+

Tim 7 years ago in Browsers Tablets Phones / Apple updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 5

Hi,

In my panel "Phone Vert", I have a 3x1 media tile that is set up as 3x1 at the source (http://jggdev.com/atiles/weather.php?loc=92563&titleColor=1e97ff&backgroundColor=1e97ff&static=true&layout=3X1)

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It renders as 3x1 on iPhone 7, but on iPhone 7+ it renders as a 2x1. Here are screenshots from Safari dev mode, but this is the same as displayed on the phones:

iPhone 7:

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iPhone7+:

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Answer

Hi Tim,


We don't have the direct solution for your problem, yet. The algorithm to compute tile position is too complex to mess with without the risk of introducing unintended side effects.


However, with the introduction of the new customization features in AT V6.7, there are now reasonable workarounds to try to make your layout work for you.


You could try increasing the Tile Size (115px) or Tile Spacer slightly. That will cause the grid to be recalculated and tiles should keep their intended proportions. Your layout falls into the narrow margin of error and we just need to tweak the layout slightly.


Please let us know if this works for you.


Thanks


Alex

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Answered

Battery in footer for Thermostat Tile?

Alex Hart 7 years ago in Things & Capabilities updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 2

I am looking to see if the battery percentage is on the thermostat. I see it for temp, humidity and battery tiles, but not the thermostat tiles. Is it planned for the single and dual thermostat tiles in v6?

Answer

Main Tiles for Things which are typically not powered by Batteries (e.g., Outlets, Switches, and Thermostats, ...) curently do not have the battery option available for their footers.


Thermostats are a good example, I guess, of Things that some Customer power via Battery (due to lack of a C-Wire from their heating/cooling system). We will try to add Battery as an option someday.

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Answered: Discussion Open

Help getting Media Tile URL from NOAA satellite?

Willis 6 years ago in Media Tiles / Weather & Traffic updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 4

I found this link:  https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/GOES16_CONUS_Band.php?band=GEOCOLOR&length=72


Which has a really cool looking weather .GIF loop.  However, the way the site is setup, I cannot turn it into a Media tile.  Anyone have any ideas on how show the loop in a tile?

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Light dimming and volume control high latency

MarkusTec 6 years ago in Browsers Tablets Phones / Apple updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 6

Hi there - can anyone share a solution or similar experience to my issue?  Specifically, I'm experiencing a noticeable lag (latency ~ <1sec) when adjusting volume (i.e. Sonos) and also on dimmable lights.  The usability is a bit laggy and not smooth for granular control.


Also, does the number and type of tiles (gifs, etc.) on a dashboard impact the latency from a UX standpoint? Note, I have a "global" dashboard with several gif animations, shortcut links (sonos, harmony, panels, etc). 


I'm using Safari on an iPad (4th Gen; iOS 10.3.3).


Also noticing the same lagging issue using PIN authorization on Smart Home Monitor (or any tile enabled tile security).


P.S. I'm new to AT and absolutely loving it...what a great discovery!


Cheers!

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Discuss & Vote

Nest Cam (Hello) Tile issues on Fire tablets

RonA 6 years ago in Media Tiles / Video Camera Feeds updated 6 years ago 3

I have Actiontiles working great with the Nest Hello doorbell video streaming in an action tile.   Works on desktops and most tablets, but it is a blank tile on all Fire Tablets.


I even tried developer mode in 5.6.x in FireOS and tested various setting but the tile still does not show up.   I was wanting my doorbell feed to be on my dashboard but this is now a showstopper since i dont want to devote an iPad for the screen.


Please let me know any workarounds!!


Thanks!

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Fixed

Cannot Rename or Hide New or Existing Tileset Titles (v6.7.4)

KenB 6 years ago in Configuration & Settings updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 3

Please note that Changes to the Tileset Title and/or "Hide Tileset title on Panel" property are no longer updated and saved after making edits.


Tested on Safari and Chrome browsers, both mobile and desktop.

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Traffic conditions

Markmm 6 years ago in Media Tiles / Weather & Traffic updated by anonymous 6 years ago 1

I'm trying to find a way to add on a tile (Fire tablet) for traffic conditions in Honolulu using this link but I can't get it to work.  Please let me know if this is possible or not.  Also if there is a way to zoom in that would help too.  Thank you


http://www.goakamai.org/home

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Media Tile Data Reload Questions

Willis 6 years ago in Media Tiles updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 1

Since Google has started charging for the use of the Maps API, I've changed the way I'm using the Shield.io call for real-time travel time and I want to make sure I understand how/when the Media Tile makes data calls.  Here are the specific questions:

1.  If the "Refresh rate for still images or GIFs" parameter is left blank, for a "still image or GIF" then will the url will only be called or updated when the panel is loaded, reloaded, or the media tile is clicked?

2.  If the "Refresh rate" is set to something else (say 600 seconds), is the url called every 600 seconds regardless of if the media tile is on an active panel, or does it get called regardless?

3.  If I have ActionTiles running on multiple devices simultaneously, does each device make independent update calls or is there a single update call shared by the devices? 

4.  Finally, is there a way to set media refresh rates to be more frequent during the day and less frequent during the evening?


I know that Google is offering the first $200 of use for free, but five minute traffic updates for three travel locations exceeds the 20,000 API calls that that $200 covers.


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Discuss

Motorway Cameras?

ash stokes 6 years ago in Media Tiles / Weather & Traffic updated 6 years ago 2

Hi Guys,


Right so I live real close to the M1 and use it for travelling to family/going to work etc.. I used to have a media tile that showed the M1 camera because you can usually see if it's standstill from it. Previously I had to use another website that hosts it as whenever I viewed it on an ipad it'd come up with a different static image that'd never change. Now that websites been taken down and I can only view it by 'https://www.motorwaycameras.co.uk/imagehandlerx/?4947165839360' which doesn't work on ipad/iphones etc.. Does anyone have any workaround? I assume it's because it's using 'https' as the previous url was http.


Cheers.

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Discuss & Vote

Option to Hide the Value in Tile footers

N Vass 6 years ago in Colors Icons Fonts Themes updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 1

Firstly - Thanks for Action tiles I use it exclusively as my Smartthings front End and I love it!


One thing that would be really nice and I think may quite easy to implement.


  • An option in the Individual tile setup to display or hide the value, In the same way as the option to show a tile header.


Use case:

A Switch. I can clearly see the state of the switch from the color. I don't need to be told 'On' or 'Off' as well.


I use Simulated Indicators to show the state of various things from Webcore and it works well but the 'Open' and 'Closed' is irrelevant and it would be wonderful to have the option to remove it.

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Answered: Discussion Open

Skybell image or alerts in ActionTiles?

I have a SkyBell HD on the front door. Is it possible to get the  Picture or Alert when the door bell rings into AT ? 


Thanks

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Discuss & Vote

Active Tile only Panel or "Hidden" as an Intention

Yagga 7 years ago in Panels (dashboards) updated by or 6 years ago 13 2 duplicates

I would like to see a Panel that will only show Active tiles that changes dynamically based on what tiles are active/on.

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Broad Icon library applicable to all Tile Types

AaronW 6 years ago in Colors Icons Fonts Themes updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 8 2 duplicates

Is it possible to see more icons added for switches?  I personally would like to see automotive options as I am creating a WeMo D1 Car Starter and would like to see a vehicle for my tile.  Hoping there could be a car, van, Jeep, pickup truck and a SUV.  Thoughts??

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Discuss

Recommend a weather alert App for FireOS

warpkk 6 years ago in Browsers Tablets Phones / Amazon Fire updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 1

I want a weather alert app for all my actiontiles fire is tablets that will play audible alerts for severe weather, any ideas?

Fire
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Control Abode home security?

Hello! I am looking for a way to use my actiontiles to control my Abode home security system. I have 3 wall mounted tabllets by all entrances into the home. I dont want to add the Abode keypad as it is not very attractive. I know there is no direct support but is there a workaround someone can help me with?

Android Fire
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On Hold: Discussion Open

Combined Door Contact & Lock Tile

mthomas98027 6 years ago in Panels (dashboards) / Special Tiles updated by Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago 1

Would it be possible to add what would essentially be a tri-state tile to represent a door and its lock?


  • Green - door is closed & locked
  • Yellow - door is closed & unlocked
  • Red - door is open (whether locked or unlocked)

It would save on real-estate on my panel.


Thanks.

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Answered: Discussion Open

Fire daily Alarm kicks in the lock-screen?

Terry (ActionTiles) (Co-Founder) 6 years ago in Browsers Tablets Phones / Amazon Fire updated 6 years ago 2

Continued from: 


Various folks have mentioned that even with "no sleep when powered" setting enabled, and running Fully constantly, etc., Amazon Fire tablets still seem to switch to the lock-screen overnight or some periodic basis.


Myself and Jeremy have noticed that there is an Alarm icon in the Notification Bar that coincides with the timing of the issue. Not sure this is always the case.


The problem is that the Alarm has no discernable source. Googling is inconclusive so far.


Any ideas? 


Fire
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Waiting for Customer

Navigate back from Shortcut in Fully

Jake Seaton 6 years ago in Browsers Tablets Phones / Android updated by J B 6 years ago 3

I apologize if this has already been covered.


I have a tile that opens a webpage, and I am using the Fully browser.


The problem I’m running in to is that once I’ve opened the webpage, I’m unable to navigate back to the AT home screen.


I’ve enabled the option to swipe to navigate, but that does not seem to work on my device (Fire 7). 


I’ve also enable the toolbar in Fully, but honestly the UI clashes with AT. Ideally, I’d only want the toolbar to show after I’ve tapped the URL tile; but I also realize that Fully sees all webviews the same, so it’s probably not possible.


Any ideas?

Android Fire
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On Hold: Discussion Open

FortrezZ Flow Meter Interface

Mike Wren 6 years ago in Things & Capabilities / Non-"Works With SmartThings" devices updated by Kevin1 6 years ago 2

We just installed a FortrezZ Flow Meter Interface (FMI) on our main water line. This device measures water consumption (tallies number of gallons) and flow rate (gallons per minute).  The device handler also stores a resettable tally of usage and high flow rates.


If we could show a tally of number of gallons, flow rate (gpm), or even a resettable tally to display on a spare tablet in our kids bathroom - it could be a very useful tool to help show the impact of leaving the water running while brushing teeth, length of time in the shower, water usage of bath vs. shower.


Thanks!


Below is the hardware description in SmartThings API, please let me know if there's any additional data I can provide to help integration of this product with ActionTiles! 


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