All device types seem to be exposed to MQTT, but not routines, scenes or modes. It would be really useful to be able to use MQTT output to trigger routines or scenes (functionally similar to momentary switches or buttons), as well as use MQTT input/output to work with Mode (DYNAMIC_ENUM).
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Tech stack
groovy
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Understanding of SmartThings device typesFamiliarity with MQTT protocolGroovy programming experience
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Investigate the existing MQTT bridge code for how device types are exposed. Look for any existing support for scenes or modes in the codebase. Check the SmartThings API documentation for routines and modes. Review the comments in the issue for additional context or partial solutions.
