Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my recent experience configuring the Aeotec Dual Nano device with OpenHAB. Initially, I encountered some challenges as the device wasn’t being recognized by the Z-Wave binding. After some research, I discovered that updating the local database resolved the issue. It was a bit frustrating at first, but the community support and resources were invaluable in getting everything up and running smoothly.
Now, onto the fun part! I’ve been experimenting with automations using my Fibaro motion sensor. It’s been a great addition to my system, especially for turning lights on and off based on motion. I’ve set up a rule where the light stays on for 10 minutes after motion is detected. However, I noticed that the timer sometimes triggers unnecessarily when the light is already off. To address this, I modified the rule to check if the light is on before activating the timer. This small tweak has made a big difference in reducing unnecessary commands and keeping my Z-Wave network efficient.
Here’s a quick look at the rule I’m using:
java
rule NoMotionDetected
when Item MotionSensor changed to OFF
then
If (Light.state == ON) {
Timer10min.sendCommand(ON)
}
end
This adjustment ensures that the timer only activates when needed, which is a simple yet effective way to optimize my setup.
I’d love to hear how others are handling similar scenarios or if there are alternative approaches that might be even more efficient. Happy automating!
Best regards,
[Your Name]