Exploring Camera Automation and Smart Lighting Integration

Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of home automation lately and wanted to share some of my experiences and questions. First off, I’ve been trying to set up actionable notifications for my cameras, but I’m hitting a bit of a wall. I’ve got all my cameras on one tab in Lovelace, but I’m not sure if I need to create separate views for each camera to make the notifications work properly. Does anyone have any tips on how to configure this without cluttering up my dashboard? I’d love to be able to click on a notification and immediately see the live feed of the relevant camera.

On another note, I’ve been really impressed with how my smart lighting setup has transformed my daily routine. I recently added some RGB LED strips using Tasmota, and it’s been a game-changer for creating different moods in my living room. I’d love to hear from others who have successfully integrated similar setups, especially those who’ve managed to keep things simple without adding too many protocols. Any recommendations on reliable brands or configurations would be awesome!

Lastly, I’ve been exploring automations to streamline my morning routine. I set up a routine to turn on the lights and open the garage door, but I’m running into an issue where the garage door controller doesn’t show up in the automation settings. I’m using the MimoLite Garage Door Controller, and while I can manually control it, integrating it into routines has been a bit tricky. Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, how did you resolve it?

I’d love to hear from the community on these topics and any other tips or tricks you’ve picked up along the way. Let’s keep the conversation flowing and help each other make our homes smarter and more efficient!