# \[APP\]\[Pro\] Virtual Devices - Virtual Devices to simulate 1 or more real devices **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** app, virtual-device, homey-pro\ **Created:** [September 15, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723 "2018-09-15T15:49:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 9:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/316 "2021-02-18T09:35:39Z")
Nice tip! Didn’t thought about a scenario like that. Thanks 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 11:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/317 "2021-02-18T11:05:14Z")
The problem is that Athom couldn’t imagine that it makes sense to show the temperature on a tile of a thermometer. So everyone tries to use the workaround with the thermostat device class and its target\_temperatur parameter. But with this option you have other limitations like no neagtive values, etc. The VD app helps to relieve the symptoms. But Athom has to redefine its device specifications fast which is the cause of the problems. ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/318 "2021-02-18T11:39:12Z")
I know, it’s a shame. Very strange they haven’t just opened up for the possibility to show information on the tiles. I use a modified VD app to get negative values. It work’s, but very unnecessary ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/319 "2021-02-18T13:00:31Z")
Interesting! Maybe you should share your information with @Arie_Laxed. I think this could be another improvement of the VD app which makes it possible to use it for outdoor temperatures in winter or freezers. THX ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/320 "2021-02-18T13:18:11Z")
Quiet simple @Arie_Laxed ![20210213_104416_HDR](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/5/45bb1d3227153688b38fe86dacba0de81e6136b1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/321 "2021-02-18T13:20:25Z")
I got help modifying the app. If you want i can send you the file. Let me know in PM if you want it Better have some knowledge about cli installation first. ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/322 "2021-02-18T13:30:21Z")
Nice, and how does it look on the tile? For example will -29 shown correctly? THX ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/323 "2021-02-18T13:34:02Z")
Thanks for your offer and yes, cli installation know how is available 😉 But I would prefer if @Arie_Laxed could implement it. Otherwise, I’ll get back to you! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/324 "2021-02-18T13:34:42Z")
It does: ![Screenshot_2021-02-07-13-50-31](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/b/1/b1eb14e04b30f66ceee78408544a5839c87017d7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/325 "2021-02-18T13:38:05Z")
And what about negative double digits? 😉 But even if not, that’s what I need. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/326 "2021-02-18T13:39:26Z")
I have added this one until -20 and displays ok ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/327 "2021-02-18T13:40:52Z")
![Screenshot_2021-02-18-14-39-56](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/3/e318a524c905508158a8fc734da921bc9ecf5363.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/328 "2021-02-18T13:47:36Z")
Nice. What version is this? ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/329 "2021-02-18T13:48:31Z")
It’s exactly the same app, but you can adjust the negative value range. But i see its looks like its already been updated ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rob/32/10272_2.png) [@Rob](https://community.homey.app/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/330 "2021-02-18T13:53:44Z")
How do you get those blue tile numbers? Perhaps you can share a flow? ---
**Author:** ![Joka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Joka](https://community.homey.app/u/Joka)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/331 "2021-02-18T13:54:21Z")
I’m on v0.9.4 and can’t input a “minus” in the attribut field min target\_temperature of the VD thermostat device. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/332 "2021-02-18T14:02:28Z")
It an older version where i added pics myself and added the negative for temperature ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/333 "2021-02-18T14:04:00Z")
So you modified the app? How did you added pics? ---
**Author:** ![CB83](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cb83/32/30125_2.png) [@CB83](https://community.homey.app/u/CB83)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/334 "2021-02-18T14:05:45Z")
Its a new test version out! Nice! Its possible to adjust the range on the termostat when you add it​:blush:😊 Also add icons Very nice! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_de\_Vos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_de_vos/32/151925_2.png) [@Peter\_de\_Vos](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_de_Vos)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-virtual-devices-virtual-devices-to-simulate-1-or-more-real-devices/1723/335 "2021-02-18T14:07:49Z")
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