I’ve been diving into the world of HC3 and its lighting control features, and I must say, it’s been quite an adventure! For those of you who might be migrating from HC2, you’ll notice some differences in how lighting automation works. One thing that caught my attention is how HC3 handles faults with connected relay-dimmer modules. Earlier, with HC2, if the Fibaro Relay-Dimmer module had an issue, the lights would still work with a manual switch. But now, with HC3, if the relay-dimmer goes faulty, the manual switch becomes ineffective, and the lights stop working entirely. Has anyone found a workaround or setting to ensure the lights remain operable via the manual switch even if the relay-dimmer fails? I’d love to hear your insights or tips on this!
On a lighter note, I’ve been experimenting with creating a sunrise light effect using ESPHome. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, especially understanding the lambda effect. While I haven’t nailed it yet, it’s been a fascinating journey. If anyone has successfully implemented this or has some pointers, I’d be super grateful!
Lastly, I wanted to share a quick tip for anyone dealing with motion sensors. I’ve been using them to simulate occupancy, but the transient nature of their signals can be a challenge. I’ve started exploring the use of expire metadata and transformation profiles to latch the sensor state for a set period, say 15 minutes, before reverting. It’s a simple tweak that could save on complex rule setups. Would love to hear if others have tried something similar or have alternative approaches!
Keep exploring and automating—happy tinkering! 