Hi everyone! I wanted to share a solution I came up with to automate my router reboot when my internet connection drops. This has been a recurring issue for me, especially with my internet provider, Ziggo, which seems to have frequent outages.
Previously, I had to manually restart my router by turning it off for a minute and then back on. But this became a hassle, especially when I’m not home. I decided to create a flow using my smart plug and Homey to handle this automatically.
Here’s how I set it up:
- Trigger: I used the ‘Internet Connection Lost’ trigger in Homey. This detects when my router loses internet connectivity.
- Action: When the trigger is activated, Homey turns off the smart plug connected to my router.
- Delay: I set a 2-minute delay to allow the router to fully power down.
- Reboot: After the delay, Homey turns the smart plug back on, effectively rebooting my router.
This setup has been working perfectly for me. I no longer have to worry about manually restarting my router, even when I’m away from home. It’s been a great way to ensure my internet stays up and running smoothly.
I’d love to hear if anyone else has implemented a similar solution or if there are any improvements I could make to this setup. Happy automating! 