I’ve been experimenting with automating my Philips Hue lights to handle power spikes, and I wanted to share my findings and tips with the community. If you’ve ever experienced bulbs turning on at full brightness after a power spike, you’re not alone! Here’s how I tackled this issue and how you can too.First, I noticed that my Hue bulbs were reacting to short power spikes by turning on at maximum brightness. This was frustrating, especially at night. After some research, I discovered that this behavior is due to the bulbs trying to determine whether the power loss was intentional or accidental. To address this, I created an automation that monitors the bulbs and turns them off if they all come on simultaneously within a short timeframe.Here’s how I set it up:- Trigger: I used a template trigger that checks if 80% of my Hue bulbs turn on within 1 second of each other.- Condition: No additional conditions are needed since the trigger itself is specific enough.- Action: When the trigger is activated, all the bulbs that were just turned on are switched off.This automation has been a lifesaver! It’s simple yet effective, and it prevents those annoying full-brightness wake-ups. Plus, it’s easy to customize for different scenarios.If you’re looking to implement something similar, here are a few tips:1. Test Thoroughly: Make sure your automation doesn’t interfere with normal usage. I recommend starting with a lower threshold and adjusting as needed.2. Use Templates: Template triggers are incredibly powerful for creating custom logic without needing complex coding.3. Document Your Setup: Keep track of your automations so you can troubleshoot or modify them later.I’d love to hear how others are handling power spikes or similar issues. Have you found any unique solutions or encountered any quirks with your Hue setup? Let’s share our experiences and continue improving our smart home setups together! 
