Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well! I’ve been exploring ways to adjust my smart lights by a specific percentage, and I thought I’d share my findings and experiences with you all.
I understand that the current setup only allows for fixed value adjustments when dimming lights. While this works for some, it can be a bit limiting if you’re looking for more precise control. After some research and trial and error, I found a workaround that involves creating a rule to first determine the current dimmer value, then calculate the desired percentage, and finally adjust the light accordingly.
Here’s how it works:
- Determine Current Level: Use a rule to fetch the current brightness level of the light.
- Calculate Desired Brightness: Decide on the percentage you want to adjust (e.g., 20% dimmer).
- Adjust the Light: Apply the calculated brightness value to the light.
While this method requires a bit more setup, it’s surprisingly straightforward once you get the hang of it. I’ve been using this approach for a few weeks now, and it’s been working perfectly for my needs.
I’d love to hear if anyone else has found a simpler or more efficient way to achieve this. Also, if you’re new to setting up rules, feel free to ask—I’d be happy to walk you through the process!
One tip I’d like to share is to consider using scenes for preset brightness levels. This can save you time and make adjustments even quicker. For example, you can create a scene for 50% brightness, another for 70%, and so on.
Let me know if you have any questions or if there’s a feature you’d like to see added to make this process even smoother. Happy dimming! 