Help - Rule Machine Washer & Dryer notifications

[aaiyar]

I've got a dryer notification rule that works extremely well using a Samsung power monitoring outlet. It is active between 6AM-10PM, waits until my dryer is completely done, and then notifies me via Alexa TTS.

So I purchased a Samsung power monitoring outlet for the washer. But I want the washer rule to be a little more sophisticated. Here are the criteria that I need:

Send an announcement only when the washer is off and dryer is off (this is easy - I set a virtual dryer switch to off when the dryer is off)
If the dryer is on, wait until it is off before sending an announcement that the washer is done (I'm finding this hard).

Thanks for your help!

[Terk]

How did you get Alexa available for TTS, are you using Echo Speaks?

[aaiyar]

How did you get Alexa available for TTS

I'm using @ogiewon's Amazon Alexa Text to Speech (TTS).

GitHub project is here: Hubitat/Alexa TTS at master · ogiewon/Hubitat · GitHub

[ogiewon]

Send an announcement only when the washer is off and dryer is off (this is easy - I set a virtual dryer switch to off when the dryer is off)
If the dryer is on, wait until it is off before sending an announcement that the washer is done (I'm finding this hard).

If I understand correctly, you simply want both the washer AND dryer to be off, before an announcement is made. Is that correct?

If so, just create a RM "Rule" that has both the washer and dryer in it. Make sure they are both off and then perform your action.

[aaiyar]

If I understand correctly, you simply want both the washer AND dryer to be off, before an announcement is made. Is that correct?

Yup. And your idea will work just grand!

[ogiewon]

Just for information, this RM Rule works well for my Dryer notifications. Different requirements versus yours, but thought you might find it interesting as it prevents false notifications. The dryer must turn on and then turn off for it to send any notifications.

[YapFlapper]

What are you using to monitor the power?

YF

[aaiyar]

@YapFlapper
Samsung Smartthings outlet.

Edit: This one

[ogiewon]

What are you using to monitor the power?

I have two solutions currently. The old, original one is using an Aeon v1 HEM Z-Wave, using the following driver that I ported over from SmartThings.

'Aeon HEM V1 Laundry Driver' is NOW working on Hubitat

Mike (@mike.maxwell), Trying to move over some of my last few devices from ST to Hubitat. I am still running a version of your 'Aeon HEM V1 Laundry Driver' to monitor my washer and dryer. This Driver sends button 'pushed' events that I use to then send text messages to my our cell phones. It has been working great for a very long time, so I 'd like to replicate the functionality on Hubitat. I am not very well versed in Z-Wave Drivers, so I would very much appreciate your assistance. I have…

That solution actually has the driver issuing Button Pushed events, which RM picks up and sends notifications. I am working on phasing this solution out of my setup.

In parallel, I am using an IoTaWatt device to monitor numerous circuits in my house. It's a great device. To integrate it with Hubitat, I am using the following driver that I wrote, along with the RM rule I posted above (one rule for the dryer, and another for the washer.)

[Release] IoTaWatt Power Monitor Driver v0.1.20181220

I am pleased to share my integration for the IoTaWatt WiFi Energy Monitor system. The IoTaWatt can monitor up to 14 separate Current Transformers (CT) installed within your home's Main Electrical Panel. There is plenty of information available about the IoTaWatt at https://iotawatt.com/. [image] The IoTaWatt is open source and is designed and manufactured in the USA. I have one installed on my Electrical Sub Panel in my garage and it has been working great. It stores all data locally to it…

[leeonestop]

How are you doing the Power level in the conditions? I can do it in the Rule but not finding a way to do in the condition?? Thanks

[ogiewon]

How are you doing the Power level in the conditions? I can do it in the Rule but not finding a way to do in the condition?

Ahhh... this is an old thread, before Rule Machine 4. Take a look at this example instead, which is based on RM 4.0

RM4 - List of example rules

---- TO ENSURE A LONG UNINTERRUPTED LIST PLEASE REFRAIN FROM COMMENTING ---- Name of Rule: Laundry Cycle Complete Notification (using power monitoring) Comments: Here is my Dryer RM4 rule. The Washer one is basically the same, except for the power threshold. You'll need to figure that value out for your specific devices to prevent false alerts. My power data is collected every 30 seconds, so this rule currently requires 2 power updates in a row below the threshold to trigger the notification …

[leeonestop]

Yes I see them and able to do most but I just can't figure out how to do the Power Level on the conditions.I can do it in the Actions but not the condition part of the rule?

[ogiewon]

Which version of Rule Machine are you using? In RM 4, you create an Action of type Conditional (If Then), then select new condition, Power Meter, pick your device, etc...

[leeonestop]

Thank you so much. I don't know why I was so dense on this issue but finally got it. Thanks

[ronald.r.weiler]

I'm trying to duplicate this rule (I'm a newbie to Rules Machine). I'm having trouble figuring out how you got the "Define Rule" line to appear. Would you mind giving me a little push in the right direction? My devices also report every 30 seconds, so I think this EXACT rule will work for me! THANK YOU!

[ogiewon]

That rule was from back in the earlier Rule Machine days. With RM 4, you’ll need to think a little differently. I believe I showed the RM 4 example above as well.

Help - Rule Machine Washer & Dryer notifications

Which version of Rule Machine are you using? In RM 4, you create an Action of type Conditional (If Then), then select new condition, Power Meter, pick your device, etc... [D78F81AF-3DFB-4DF4-8553-79D2D43C7995] [5D02004A-C3FB-4B33-8852-638DD6C5865E]

[ronald.r.weiler]

Oh, silly me. I thought that was for 4. My bad! Thanks for the direction. My programming chops are a little rusty.

[deanturner39]

This is how i have done it if it helps anyone in rm 4.

[Terk]

I may be wrong but I think without a Cancel delayed actions before the wait for events and your delays not being (cancelable) you chance stacking that rule as power level increases. Also best practice is to have an End-If at the end.

I've always wanted to try this but our dryer is 240 volts in the US so no good way to find the power level like I could with a smart plug at 120 volts.