Virtual device value change by JSON not triggering event

[Simonk]

I've set up some virtual devices(I've also tried them as normal devices) that are being triggered On and Off from iSpy via JSON using the following commands which is working fine:
http://homeseer3:81/JSON?request=set...alue&value=100
http://homeseer3:81/JSON?request=set...vValue&value=0

However I have created a event which should triggered if the device has had its Value set or changed(I've also tried other option) but the event never gets triggered. If I manually run the event it does what it is supposed to.

Any ideas why the event isn't triggered?

Also when changing Device Values via JSON should the Last Changed date change on the device?

Thanks
Simon

[Bob_Linux_User]

Any ideas why the event isn't triggered?

Is your virtual device being changed? I use the below command to change my virtual devices and it works fine. "Value" should be 0 for off and 100 for on.


http://"HS IP_Address:Port"/JSON?user=username&pass=password&request=controldevicebyvalu e&ref=Device_ref_Number&value=value

Bob

[Simonk]

Is your virtual device being changed? I use the below command to change my virtual devices and it works fine. "Value" should be 0 for off and 100 for on.


http://"HS IP_Address:Port"/JSON?user=username&pass=password&request=controldevicebyvalu e&ref=Device_ref_Number&value=value

Bob

Yes the virtual device value is being changed and the device changes between On & Off, just doesn't trigger the event.

[cheeryfool]

[Bob_Linux_User]

You may also try changing the virtual device to allow control instead of a "status only" device. I seem to remember having problems with having a status only device. You will need to uncheck the "Status Only" check box on the Device Tab and set up status graphics like below:

[Uncle Michael]

Yes the virtual device value is being changed and the device changes between On & Off, just doesn't trigger the event.

What happens if you manually change the device value from the Device Management page? Does the event get triggered then?

I would expect the last change time to update when the device value is changed.

[Simonk]

What happens if you manually change the device value from the Device Management page? Does the event get triggered then?

I would expect the last change time to update when the device value is changed.

Yes event gets triggered if I manually turn the device on.

[Simonk]

Yes event gets triggered if I manually turn the device on.

I've figured out the issue, if I use :

http://homeseer3:81/JSON?request=setdeviceproperty&ref=352&property=NewDevValue&value=100

then the device value changes but date & time doesn't get updated and events don't get triggered.
But it works fine and updates device, date & time and triggers events after I I change it to :

http://homeseer3:81/JSON?request=controldevicebyvalue&ref=355&value=100

Thanks for you help