Feature Request: Configurable / User Definable Device Type To Allow Level Controlled Devices Such as Vents To Appear As Something Other Than Dimmable Bulb #356
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Using SmartThings HVAC vents from Keen that feature on/off (Open/Closed) as well as levels (5%, 10%, 15% ......etc etc) of open and temperature (which cannot be relied on due to proximity of the sensor the air flow). Today when bridging into HomeKit these come across as dimmable bulbs which serves the purpose of the level adjustment but of course then shows up as lights which causes issues for automation command such as 'Hey Siri Turn Off The Lights In xxxxxxxx'.
Describe the solution you'd like
Would be great if these could be brought across as 'other' devices BUT retain the levels adjustment, on/off (open/closed) adjustment, temperature (but need to keep the option to filter this out so it isn't brought across like you do today with Filter Out Capabilities) BUT allowed you to adjust the device to display in HomeKit as a Vent or I guess even a Fan (as Vents arent a HomeKit category). Any ideas on best way to solution for this is greatly appreciated
Describe alternatives you've considered
I've used the 3 and 4 selector fan in your current configuration BUT it only shows these up as On/Off fan's in HomeKit, no levels adjustment
Additional context
I know this is not easy based on no direct HomeKit category for HVAC vents so again open to suggestions, recommendations
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Using SmartThings HVAC vents from Keen that feature on/off (Open/Closed) as well as levels (5%, 10%, 15% ......etc etc) of open and temperature (which cannot be relied on due to proximity of the sensor the air flow). Today when bridging into HomeKit these come across as dimmable bulbs which serves the purpose of the level adjustment but of course then shows up as lights which causes issues for automation command such as 'Hey Siri Turn Off The Lights In xxxxxxxx'.
Describe the solution you'd like Would be great if these could be brought across as 'other' devices BUT retain the levels adjustment, on/off (open/closed) adjustment, temperature (but need to keep the option to filter this out so it isn't brought across like you do today with Filter Out Capabilities) BUT allowed you to adjust the device to display in HomeKit as a Vent or I guess even a Fan (as Vents arent a HomeKit category). Any ideas on best way to solution for this is greatly appreciated
Describe alternatives you've considered I've used the 3 and 4 selector fan in your current configuration BUT it only shows these up as On/Off fan's in HomeKit, no levels adjustment
Additional context I know this is not easy based on no direct HomeKit category for HVAC vents so again open to suggestions, recommendations
Thanks