I’ve been diving into the world of outdoor security cameras lately, and I wanted to share my experience and thoughts with the community. I recently purchased the Ring Spotlight Cam Wired after seeing it on sale for $144. It’s been a great addition to my home security setup, offering crisp night vision and the ability to remotely pan the camera to keep an eye on my dog in his pen. While it checks all the boxes for me, I’m curious if there are better options in the $150 price range that might offer additional features or better performance.
On another note, I’ve been exploring ways to integrate my Volkswagen ID.4 into my smart home ecosystem. I’m particularly interested in automating the charging process for my electric vehicle. I’ve come across the Alfen EVE Single Pro charging station, and I’m wondering if there are any existing integrations or automations that allow me to start or stop charging directly from my home system. Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Lastly, I’ve been experimenting with creating custom scenes using my AEOTEC 6-in-1 Motion Sensor. My goal is to have the lights in my guest hall automatically dim when motion is detected at night. While I’ve managed to set up the basic automation, I’m encountering some issues with the timing and conditions. Here’s what my current setup looks like:
yaml
- id: ‘1581811998209’
alias: Guest Hall Night
description: Turn on hall light when someone exits guest room at night
trigger:- device_id: 212d9350575c459d9c5e397be914cd51
domain: binary_sensor
entity_id: binary_sensor.aeotec_hall_master_motion
for: minutes: 5
platform: device
type: motion
condition: - after: sunset
before: sunrise
condition: sun
action: - service: scene.turn_on
entity_id: scene.night_dim
- device_id: 212d9350575c459d9c5e397be914cd51
I’m hoping the community can help me refine this automation to ensure it works seamlessly. Whether it’s tweaking the conditions or adjusting the timing, I’m open to any suggestions!
Overall, integrating these smart devices has been a fascinating journey. I’m excited to continue exploring and enhancing my home automation setup. If anyone has similar experiences or tips, I’d love to hear about them!