rkoshak
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4 years ago This looks like a really clever approach to solve a common problem.
But for me, it's way less work to just redo the Channel Links or to enable/disable Rules than the configuration required to make this work for me. Perhaps if I had more than five devices I need to re-purpose it would be a different story. But even that number is misleading as I only really use one of these smart plugs during the off season, the rest live in a drawer.
What I currently do is I have a "Tis the season" switch. When it changes, I disable/enable the humidifier Rule and Christmas lights Rule based on it's state. I then have two Items linked to the same channel. This is all I need so I won't be a good test case.
But I'm certain that there will be many users who will benefit from this. I particularly see this as being useful for other Helper Library contributors as well.
CrazyIvan359
Selector allows you to have a group of Sources that can be linked to any of the Endpoints in the Endpoints group. This allows you to quickly repurpose automation devices without having to edit your configuration.
I created this to simplify the repurposing of some Sonoff S31 outlets I got. Using this I can quickly change what part of my automation they are linked to without having to change any configuration or channel links.
I am submitting this as a draft because I want to have it compare accepted commands/states as the method for determining compatibility for Source -> Endpoint links. Currently only same type Items can be linked.This has been addressed and is working in my tests.@rkoshak I saw on the forum you just purchased some smart outlets, perhaps this will interest you for them. Feedback is welcome.