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When you first load the Apps page, it will look like the screen below, but with no apps preloaded. [https://docs.hubitat.com/Automating_your_Devices_2 To load an app], click the '''Add Built-In App''' button in the upper-right corner. [[File:Apps page 2.0.png|thumb|600x600px|none|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/File:Apps_page_2.0.png]]Once one or more apps are loaded, the Apps Page lists all of your loaded apps (A) and related child apps (B).
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=== App View Styles ===
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To change the view type between List style and Grid style, select the appropriate icon at the top right of the Apps page.  
  
Click on any app in the App List to edit its settings. To see a list of available apps click either the '''Add User App''' (C) or '''Add Built-In App''' (D) buttons and select the app. Use the Search bar (E) to find a specific app quickly.
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# [[File:Apps List View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Apps Grid View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
  
For detailed information about the triggers and devices used in the app, as well as the current state of the app, click the gear icon (F) to open up the [https://docs.hubitat.com/App_Status_2 App Status] window similar to the one below. The type of information listed will vary by app.
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=== Apps page ===
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When you first load the Apps page, it will look like the screen below, but with no apps preloaded. [[Automating your Devices|To load an app]], click the '''Add Built-In App''' button in the upper-right corner
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# [[File:Apps 2.1.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]Once one or more apps are loaded, the Apps Page lists all of your loaded apps (A) and related child apps (B).  Click on any app in the App List to edit its settings. To see a list of available apps click either the '''Add User App''' (C) or '''Add Built-In App''' (D) buttons and select the app. Use the Search bar (E) to find a specific app quickly.  For detailed information about the triggers and devices used in the app, as well as the current state of the app, click the gear icon (F) to open up the [[App Status]] window similar to the one below. The type of information listed will vary by app.
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===Disable Apps===
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Rather than removing an app you suspect may be causing an issue with your hub, you can simply disable it to see if the problem is resolved.
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#Select the '''X''' at the top right to reveal the '''Disable''' check boxes.
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#Enabling the checkmark in the box to the left of the app name is a fast and simple way to troubleshoot custom apps you suspect may be affecting the performance or operation of your hub.
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#Remove the checkmark from the '''Disable''' checkbox to re-enable the app.
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#Select the red '''X''' to hide the '''Disable''' checkboxes from view.[[File:Disable apps.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]

Revision as of 00:29, 11 April 2019

App View Styles

To change the view type between List style and Grid style, select the appropriate icon at the top right of the Apps page.

  1. Apps List View.png
    Apps Grid View.png

Apps page

When you first load the Apps page, it will look like the screen below, but with no apps preloaded. To load an app, click the Add Built-In App button in the upper-right corner

  1. Apps 2.1.png
    Once one or more apps are loaded, the Apps Page lists all of your loaded apps (A) and related child apps (B). Click on any app in the App List to edit its settings. To see a list of available apps click either the Add User App (C) or Add Built-In App (D) buttons and select the app. Use the Search bar (E) to find a specific app quickly. For detailed information about the triggers and devices used in the app, as well as the current state of the app, click the gear icon (F) to open up the App Status window similar to the one below. The type of information listed will vary by app.

Disable Apps

Rather than removing an app you suspect may be causing an issue with your hub, you can simply disable it to see if the problem is resolved.

  1. Select the X at the top right to reveal the Disable check boxes.
  2. Enabling the checkmark in the box to the left of the app name is a fast and simple way to troubleshoot custom apps you suspect may be affecting the performance or operation of your hub.
  3. Remove the checkmark from the Disable checkbox to re-enable the app.
  4. Select the red X to hide the Disable checkboxes from view.
    Disable apps.png