As a long-time enthusiast of smart home technology, I’ve recently encountered a puzzling issue with my automation setup. Since the 2023.10 release, I’ve noticed that about 20% of my automations experience a 4-6 second delay when triggered. This delay occurs regardless of the trigger—whether it’s a button press, a Lovelace card interaction, or a sensor activation. The impact is most noticeable with motion-activated lights, which can feel unresponsive during those crucial moments when I enter a room.
I’ve spent considerable time troubleshooting this issue, reviewing logs, and considering potential culprits. My setup runs on a Raspberry Pi 4B with an 8GB RAM configuration, utilizing a USB3 SSD for storage. I’m running MariaDB, deCONZ, ESPHome, and a variety of add-ons, including HACS. The system has been stable for months prior to this update, with no major changes aside from regular updates.
One hypothesis is that the delay might be related to network congestion or interference. I’ve noticed that my Zigbee network, operating on channel 20, occasionally experiences hiccups, especially with devices like the Iris motion sensors. I’ve considered adjusting the Zigbee channel to avoid overlap with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but I’m not entirely sure how this might affect the overall performance.
Another angle to explore is the possibility of firmware or software issues. I’ve ensured that all my devices are running the latest firmware versions, and I’ve also updated my Home Assistant core to the latest stable release. Despite these efforts, the delay persists.
I’d love to hear from others who might be experiencing similar issues or have successfully resolved them. Have you encountered automation delays after recent updates? What steps did you take to troubleshoot or resolve the problem? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
In the meantime, I’ll continue to monitor the system, experimenting with different network configurations and automation rules to identify the root cause. It’s a bit frustrating, but I’m determined to get to the bottom of this and share my findings with the community. Let’s keep the conversation going and support each other in overcoming these challenges!