Switch auto off

[j715]

Virtual switches have the auto off feature. Would be nice to have that on regular switches. I know a rule can be made to do that, but build in would be great.

[bertabcd1234]

It makes sense on virtual switches because they are, by definition, not tied to a real device, and some people have a real-world use case for this by using virtual switches as an effectively momentary switch otherwise similar to a button -- but usable in apps that don't offer buttons as devices they work with.

For real devices, drivers generally match the real-world capabilites of the device. Some devices do have this feature; if you have one and don't see the feature in the built-in driver, please share the manufacturer and model of device and what driver you're using. If not, you could consider a feature request to the manufacturer -- or if not, create an automation to do it (Basic Rule is a very easy option, but many apps can do this), a likely path you'll end up taking, as it seems you're aware.

[j715]

I would have thought it would be a function in the driver, not necessarily the hardware. But no matter.

[kenrok1]

Several do in the advanced driver - for example I use on a couple of my Zooz switches with [DRIVER] Zooz ZEN Switches Advanced (and Dimmers)

[bertabcd1234]

It should be noted that above is an example of the device features I was talking about (Zooz is one that includes this feature with many devices). A driver simulating this for one that doesn't is an example of an automation, which is better suited for an app on Hubitat.

[dennypage]

Simple Switch Off, part of the Simple Series applications, implements an automatic off.

[jlv]

I use Auto_Off, available in HPM.

[RELEASE] Auto_Off - Another choice to automatically turn off devices after set amount of time on

Auto Off A Hubitat Parent/Child app that turns off your devices after they have been on some time. This App is a "clone and update" of MForander's excellent Auto Off app. Details The app allows you to create child apps to individually select switches you want to be turned off automatically. Import App Link Parent Code Child Code There are two notable differences between this pair of Apps and the original App from MForander: It's a parent/Child version, where each monitored switch (or dimmer)…

[j715]

This was just a feature request. I thought it would be nice and convient to have that in the driver, which can be done quite simply.

I know there are a thousand ways it can be done otherwise, which I have done.

[marktheknife]

But the likelihood of the request being incorporated into built-in drivers is probably low based on the following:

@bertabcd1234

For real devices, drivers generally match the real-world capabilites of the device. Some devices do have this feature

@bertabcd1234

A driver simulating this for one that doesn't is an example of an automation, which is better suited for an app on Hubitat.

So the above examples of apps are likely to be the only way to accomplish this (with built-in drivers, a custom driver developer could always choose to do this).