Hello everyone! I’ve been exploring some cool features in my smart home setup and wanted to share my experiences and tips. Hopefully, this can help others who are experimenting with similar setups!
Dynamic Source Selection for Sonos
I’ve been trying to set up an automation to dynamically select the source for my Sonos system using an input_select. While I’ve managed to get static sources working, I’m running into issues when using conditional logic. The automation seems to hang when there are multiple conditions. Does anyone have a workaround or solution for this? I’d love to get this working smoothly!
Smart Lighting with Sengled Zigbee Bulbs
I’ve been using Sengled Zigbee bulbs for motion and mode-based lighting, and they’ve been a great addition to my setup. However, I noticed that the light levels sometimes don’t adjust as expected. I’ve attached a screenshot of my rules and logs for reference. If anyone has tips on fine-tuning these settings, I’d appreciate it!
Shelly PM Mini Gen 3 Power Monitoring
A quick tip for anyone using the Shelly PM Mini Gen 3: I noticed that the power consumption wasn’t showing up on the dashboard. After some research, I realized the issue was with the device’s firmware. Updating it resolved the problem, and now I can monitor power usage seamlessly. Always check for firmware updates if you’re experiencing similar issues!
Govee LED Strip Immersion
I’ve been blown away by the immersive experience of my Govee LED strips. They’re perfect for creating different moods and adding a touch of elegance to any room. A fun tip: try setting up scenes with different color combinations and transitions. It’s amazing how much they can enhance the ambiance!
Reducing Home Assistant Database Size
If you’re noticing your Home Assistant database growing rapidly, like I did, here’s a tip: adjust the purge_keep_days setting in your configuration.yaml. Lowering this value helped me keep the database size manageable without losing too much history. It’s a simple tweak that makes a big difference!
Thanks for reading, and I’d love to hear your thoughts or additional tips on these topics! Happy smart home tinkering! 