How to set a value to a virtual device. There is a lot of questions about the virtual sensors and a lot of peeps don’t get it to work so here’s a little tutorial on how to set a value on a virtual sensor. Add the device. When making the virtual device be sure to pick the correct capabilities. In …

Please check if there are no spaces around the calculation. Should do the check with the webapp

Well, that depends on the way he has created the virtual sensor. It should at least have the following capabilities as you have mentioned: Targettemperature Measured temperature And on top of that the minimum and maximum should be altered. Hes measuring an outside temp, you will probably want to …

there was a space, removed it. Error stays the same [image] If I look at the capabilities below it seems like target_temperature is not applicable to a sensor, only thermostat!? [image]

Right, then that’s what @Rocodamelshekima means! I’m using thermostats indeed! My apologies to both, didn’t notice that. But the virtual device should be a thermostat for the view I’ve created.

thnx! made a new Virt Device with thermosat instead of Sensor, now see another device with temp indication. Will recreate the flows… update: got it working, thnx @Martijn_Hoogenbosch :ok_hand:

[image] Jolink: Error stays the same [image] You missed a ( after round, these things always come in pairs :wink:

Hi, I want to add a virtual device based on a cost calculation. Is this possible within the virtual device app? Thanks, John

I think you should take a look at it’s ‘big brother’ Device Capabilities . U can add any value unit you like, f.i. $ or € [image] [APP][Pro] Advanced Virtual Device (Device Capabilities App) with Unique Text Status Indicator Apps If you have questions about the…

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[Howto] set a value to a virtual device

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