Hi everyone! I wanted to share my experience setting up a custom alarm clock using Homey and a Google Nest Hub. It’s been a fun project and I thought I’d walk through how I did it in case anyone is interested in something similar.
First, I had an old Philips Wake-Up Light that I really loved, but it was starting to show its age. I decided to give smart home automation a try and see if I could replicate its functionality using the tools I already had. I’ve been using Homey for a while now, and the Google Nest Hub is a great addition to my setup, so combining the two seemed like a natural choice.
The process started with creating a flow in Homey that would handle the alarm functionality. I set it up so that when I go to sleep, a series of flows turn off the TV, decoder, and living room lights with a delay, while also turning on my nightstand lamp. This ensures that I have a soft light to wake up to in the morning. From there, the alarm clock flow takes over.
One thing I really wanted was a gradual wake-up experience. I found that using the Nest Hub’s volume control and a timer flow in Homey allowed me to slowly increase the volume of music playing, which helps ease me awake without the sudden jolt of a traditional alarm. I also added a feature where I can stop the volume increase with a button press or by muting the Nest Hub, which has been super handy.
I’m still working on adding a snooze function, but for now, the system works beautifully. The integration with Google TTS gives me a nice verbal cue to fully wake up, and the combination of the Nest Hub and Homey has been seamless. I’ve even shared the flows I created in case anyone else wants to try something similar!
This project has been a great way to get more comfortable with Homey’s flow system and has really enhanced my morning routine. I’m excited to see how I can expand on this in the future and maybe even add more smart home features to my bedroom setup.
If anyone has any tips or suggestions for improving this setup, I’d love to hear them! It’s been a fantastic journey, and I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community.