Are there videos for the newbie

[DaveKStL]

I am challenged with the terms and setting up a test. Are there YouTube videos to watch and step through?

[thequietman44]

No videos that I know of, but I followed this example since it was close to what I wanted (only do something if conditions are true at night):

https://intercom.help/apilio-io/examples-of-specific-apilio-actions/its-dark-im-arriving-home-turn-lights-onplease

If you don't have some basic computer logic background I understand how the terminology can be confusing. If you want anything clarified in that regard let me know what terms are confusing. I initially found boolean variables and boolean conditions confusing since they both have only boolean states (true/false). I've found naming my variables with descriptive names has helped me with the logic. 

[Philipp]

Thank you both for asking and answering!

What would you suggest as an improvements to help newbies getting off the ground?

[thequietman44]

An overview video explaining the terms (variable, condition, logicblock, webhook, IFTTT action) and showing how to set up a quick automation might be helpful to onboard new users who may not have a background in scripting.

I tend to prefer written instructions over videos so I found the examples helpful, but I was wondering if you plan to support "templates" for variables, conditions, and logicblocks. In my setup I ended up creating about 16 variables and 20 conditions with mostly the same settings except for the name. If there were a way to quickly clone an existing variable/condition with a new name that would make the process go much faster. And in the case of new users, if they could start from a "template" variable/condition/logicblock or even import from a template file that would allow less technical users to import proven working setups similar to how IFTTT allows publishing working applets.

[Philipp]

Thanks for your feedback!

We'll certainly look into templates or other means to speed up the setup of very common configurations.