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Tuicemen:
Currently SmartCloud only sends RF if you have a cm19 or cm17 connected there isn't the option for it if using a cm15.
If using a cm11 or cm15 it sends PLC.
I realize some users require the cm15 to send RF at times so I've started to look at options for this.
I'm wanting to keep SmartCloud a small foot print app so I'm thinking to just create a new RF device handler for SmartThings since that's where you setup devices.
I hope to have something put together soon for users looking for that option.
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Tuicemen:
I put together a couple of new Device Handlers for sending RF.
Since the cm17 and cm19 send RF anyways if your using one of those PC interfaces you'll not need them.
However if your using the Cm15 and wish to send RF you will.
When you setup the device in SmartThings specify the RF handler.
If coded SmartCloud so it will see that the code is to be sent via RF and not send it PLC.
This version is only available from my forum.

On testing the download of the installer my antivirus flagged it as dangerous yet it was clean when I uploaded it :o
I found this nice online scanner which utilizes over 60 antivirus apps. interestingly none flagged it even the antivirus I use regularly. :)%
you can even scan URLs with this so a handy site to have book marked:
https://www.virustotal.com

Tuicemen:
I've updated SmartCloud again and have released a beta of it on my forum.
It has some added code for dimming and the logging is now passed to another app (SmartLogger) as to not interfere with incoming calls and to allow reading while Smartcloud is running.
The log file is deleted on a SmartCloud start up and recreated with the first call info passed to SmartLogger.
The file is found in the data folder. ;)
Links can be found here:
http://forums.tuicemen.net/index.php?topic=1225.msg7745#msg7745
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Doc62:
I’ve been using Alexa via Alex10 for 4 months and am now thinking of adding a Google Home Mini.  From reading ‘SmartThings tutorial.txt’ I understand I need to enter my IP, is this correct as I don’t have a static IP & my ISP often resets the connection. I assume a Dynamic DNS could be used instead? in which case I’ll have to look into that.

I’m one of those still using XP (small footprint), with AHP running 24/7. And for Alexa, I’ll now added Alex10 v1.5.5 using HA-Bridge v5.1.0. If I go down the ‘SmartCloud’ route, what should I keep, what can go…
What are your current thoughts on the best combination of software to use?

Regards

Tuicemen:
What you keep is entirely up to you.
Alexa, Goole home and Cortana all work with SmartThings.
You don"t need Alex10 or HA-Bridge if you run Smartcloud in stand alone mode. Infact if you keep Alex10 and HA-Bridge you may have to reconfigure so you avoid duplicate triggering. I only have my Google Home mini and Cortana configured with SmartThings.
I"d get a free no-IP acount and play with things using Alexa without Alex10 or the bridge running prior to getting a Google device.
I found triggering devices slower with Cortana being the slowest so you may not be happy with the trigger speed.

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