Hello everyone, I wanted to share an interesting automation project I’ve been working on to help with my partner’s snoring. It’s been a challenge, but I think I’ve found a creative solution using technology and some smart home devices. Let me walk you through it!
First, the problem: My partner snores excessively, and it disrupts our sleep. I did some research and found that adjusting the bed’s head position can significantly reduce snoring. We have a Sleep Number bed with a Flexbase, which allows us to adjust the head position easily. The challenge was to automate this process so that it happens seamlessly without needing to manually adjust the bed every time.
Here’s what I came up with: I built an ESPHome Sound Sensor and integrated it into Home Assistant. The idea is that whenever the sound sensor detects snoring, it triggers a script to adjust the bed’s head position. I have five scripts set up to move the head of the bed to positions 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20. The goal is to gradually increase the head position each time snoring is detected, allowing for a more comfortable adjustment without abrupt changes.
The automation works as follows: The sound sensor picks up snoring, triggers Script 1, waits at least one minute, and if snoring is detected again, moves to Script 2, and so on. Once it reaches Script 5, it reverses the sequence, going back to Script 4, then 3, and so on. This creates a cycle that continuously adjusts the bed position in response to snoring. I also added a condition to ensure the bed is occupied before the automation starts, so it doesn’t run unnecessarily.
I must admit, setting this up was a bit overwhelming at first. I had to learn about ESPHome and how to integrate it with Home Assistant. But with some research and trial and error, I managed to get it working. The key steps were:
- Building and configuring the ESPHome Sound Sensor.
- Setting up the five scripts in Home Assistant to adjust the bed position.
- Creating the automation workflow with the necessary delays and conditions.
- Testing and tweaking the sensitivity of the sound sensor to ensure it only triggers on actual snoring and not other noises.
The results have been fantastic! The bed adjusts smoothly, and it’s made a noticeable difference in reducing snoring. Plus, it’s been a great learning experience for me in terms of automation and smart home integration.
I hope this gives someone else an idea for a similar project or inspires them to explore the possibilities of automating their home to solve everyday problems. If anyone has questions or suggestions, I’d be happy to discuss further!
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