Recently, I’ve been exploring ways to enhance my home automation setup, particularly focusing on creating dynamic lighting effects. One feature I’ve been keen on implementing is a color cycling system for my Kasa RGBW bulbs. The idea is to have the lights cycle through different colors every five minutes, creating a festive and welcoming ambiance. This would be especially useful during the holiday season or for special events.
While researching, I stumbled upon some posts discussing the potential strain on hub resources when running such loops. I’m curious to know if others have implemented similar systems and if they’ve encountered any issues. Have you found any downsides to running extended color cycling loops, or are there optimizations you’d recommend?
Another area I’ve been delving into is device integration. I recently acquired a few OSRAM Lightify bulbs, which I’ve successfully integrated into my system. However, I’ve noticed occasional delays when controlling multiple devices rapidly. I’ve tried adding delays in my scripts, but it doesn’t seem to resolve the issue entirely. Has anyone else experienced this and found a reliable solution?
Additionally, I’ve been experimenting with adjusting the layout of my sitemap to better suit my needs. Upgrading from OH4.0 to OH4.1 brought some changes, including a shift to a three-column layout. While this might be beneficial for more complex setups, I find it disrupts the simplicity I’ve grown accustomed to. I’d love to revert to a two-column layout but am unsure how to modify the CSS to achieve this. Any guidance or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Overall, I’m excited about the possibilities that these enhancements bring to my home automation setup. It’s a learning process, and I’m eager to hear how others have tackled similar challenges or implemented innovative solutions. Let’s continue to share our experiences and insights to collectively improve our smart home environments!