How to Call RM From Maker API?

[don.lawrence]

I am working on a Rube Goldberg project that will turn on a Shelly dimmer on when motion is detected from a Shelly motion sensor and off when the motion stops.

The reason for this complexity is that the Shelly motion sensor uses MOTT to report changes of state. I have not used MOTT. I would prefer to beat my head against a wall to learn something that I can use.

So far I have I have used Maker API Send Device Command to turn on and off a Dashboard tile.
On command
http://192.168.XX.XX/apps/api/1551/devices/1672/activeaccess_token=XXXXXXXXX
Off command
http://192.168.XX.XX/apps/api/1551/devices/1672/inactive?access_token=XXXXXXX

Hopefully, someone can help me out with the following:

1. How to use the Send Device Command, to call Rule Machine, to run an automation
2. How can I find the ID for my automation?

Any help or incites will be greatly appreciated

[bertabcd1234]

The easiest way might be to create a virtual device, have a specific event on that device added as a trigger for your rule, then send the appropriate command to that device via Make API. Turning in a switch is an easy choice, though you'll probably also want to configure the "auto off" preference in that viruta switch so it's effectively momentary and ready to turn on again later.

Alternatively, you could leave MakerAPI out of this part entirely and just create a local or cloud endpoint trigger for the rule (these are trigger "capabilities" you can add like any other). Then, just do an HTTP GET on that URL, which will trigger the rule.

[don.lawrence]

A little more detail:
The Shelly motion "talks" MQTT, so it can not talk directly to HE. This is why I am using the I/O Actions in the Shelly, to send the Maker API commands (on & off) to get the ball rolling.

I like your idea of using a local HTTP GET. Seems to be a lot cleaner. I am confused about which URL to point to.

[thebearmay]

This might help:

Rule Machine API

Rule Machine API It is possible for other apps to use Rules defined in Rule Machine. This is very similar, and uses the same mechanism, as actions in Rule Machine that affect other rules. It is also possible to use Rules from an HTTP request to an endpoint. Important Update There is more up to date documentation here: Rule Machine | Hubitat Documentation Using Rule Machine from other apps First, import the RM helper class into your app: import hubitat.helper.RMUtils The List of Rules Ru…

[bertabcd1234]

@don.lawrence

I am confused about which URL to point to.

This will be shown in the rulewhen you create the trigger. For your use, "Local endpoint" sounds like what you need.

[ccoupe]

Or you could use MQTT on hubitat. One driver for the motion sensor and one driver for the dimmer. Then use Motion Lighting app or RM or Simple Auto or Basic Auto. @kevin has the driver(s) you need or you can roll your own in Groovy - it's pretty simple.