Hello everyone,
I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting and dashboard customization lately, and I wanted to share some of my experiences and questions with the community.
First, I’ve been experimenting with my Tradfri bulbs, trying to adjust their color temperature ranges. I noticed that two bulbs in my kitchen have different ranges—one goes down to 2200K, while the other only goes as low as 2700K. I’d love to have both bulbs synced to the same range, ideally down to 2200K. Has anyone encountered this issue before or know how to adjust the color temperature settings onTradfri bulbs? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
On another note, I recently discovered the Tile Builder tool, and it’s been a game-changer for my dashboards. I’ve created an Attribute Monitor tile that displays temperatures from multiple sensors in my home. It’s so convenient to have all the data in one place, and the real-time updates are fantastic. I’m curious if others have used Tile Builder for similar purposes or if there are any tips for optimizing its performance.
Another area I’ve been exploring is motion-activated lighting. I set up motion sensors in my bathrooms and laundry room with a 5-minute timeout. It works well for the most part, but I’ve encountered an issue where turning off the lights manually via a Hue dimmer switch sometimes prevents them from turning back on within the timeout period. If I leave the bathroom and the lights are off, they don’t reactivate when I return within those 5 minutes. Has anyone else faced this problem, and if so, how did you resolve it?
Lastly, I wanted to touch on the importance of data visualization. I’ve been using InfluxDB to log my energy consumption data, but I recently ran into some issues with data not being sent correctly. After some troubleshooting, I realized it was a connectivity problem that required reinstalling InfluxDB and adjusting some settings. It was a bit of a hassle, but now everything is running smoothly again. If anyone else is having trouble with InfluxDB, I’d be happy to share the steps I took to fix it.
I’m really enjoying the journey of customizing my smart home setup, and I’m excited to see how much more I can achieve with these tools. If anyone has additional tips or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them!
Cheers,
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