I’ve been exploring the best way to group my lights for easier control, and I wanted to share my findings and ask for any tips or experiences from others. I’ve been using Home Assistant for a while now, and I’m really impressed with its flexibility, especially when it comes to smart lighting setups.
So far, I’ve been grouping lights room by room, which works great for quick adjustments. But I’m looking to take it a step further by nesting these groups into floors. For example, having a group for the basement, another for the ground floor, and another for the first floor, each containing their respective room groups. This way, I can control lights across an entire floor with a single command, or dive into specific rooms when needed.
I’ve read about the light group functionality in Home Assistant and the groups.yaml option, but I’m not entirely sure which approach would be more efficient for nesting. Does anyone have experience with this? I’d love to hear how others have structured their lighting groups, especially if they’ve managed to create a multi-level system like what I’m aiming for.
Another thing I’ve been considering is how to integrate these groups into my daily routines. For instance, having a scene where all lights on a particular floor dim at a certain time, or turning off all lights except those in the kitchen when I’m cooking. The possibilities seem endless, but I want to make sure my setup is both efficient and easy to use.
If anyone has tips on organizing nested groups, or any challenges they’ve faced and overcome, I’d be really grateful for the insights! Let’s keep the conversation positive and collaborative—sharing knowledge is what makes communities like this so valuable. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!