Hubitat Buttons and Switches

Today we'll talk about Buttons vs Switches, the difference between them and when to use them. Then we'll revisit a rule that I thought could use a virtual button... turns out I was wrong, but there's a better way to do it and I'll show you how!

[@veo_]

This video was really helpful! I picked up a Hubitat (my very first home automation hub beyond a google mini) after the new version launched last year. For months, I haven't really been able to do anything on that front except other that watch youtube videos about it and only half understanding what I saw.
I remember coming across this video specifically, as it seemed so practical even if the actual tasks being accomplished were abstracted. This week I finally had the time and the directed interest to try and accomplish some automation. And wouldn't you know it, both the virtual switch and the auto-off capacities were required right out of the gate.
I'm starting to see the systemic method to the automation madness, but jumping head first into the deep end of the pool has been equally maddening and satisfying. I haven't felt like this much of a newb since I first logged onto to the internet via a dialup unix shell in the late 80s.. It's kinda fun! Anyway, thanks for dropping some knowledge her.

[@kmmtech5402]

thanks

[@PeterNajar]

Auto-off was precisely what I was looking for. I'm disappointed I didn't even notice the option until you pointed it out.

[@kmmtech5402]

:-)