I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting automation and customization in Lovelace lately, and I wanted to share some of my experiences and insights with the community.
First, I’ve been working on setting up motion-activated lights in my garden. Using a Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor, I’ve linked it to a scene that controls both a Philips Hue Smart E27 bulb and three MLI LED Flores Gen2 spots. While the Hue bulb activates without any issues, the LED spots remain off despite being part of the same scene. This has been a bit puzzling, as manually activating the scene works perfectly. I’m curious if anyone has encountered a similar issue or has any suggestions to resolve this.
On the Lovelace front, I’ve been experimenting with panel ordering. It’s been a bit of a challenge getting the panels to arrange themselves exactly as I want. I’ve noticed that sometimes the panels seem to move randomly when I try to rearrange them, which I suspect might be due to an automatic ordering feature. I’ve yet to find a clear setting for this, so any tips or workarounds would be greatly appreciated!
Another area I’ve been exploring is lighting automation timing. I set up an automation where lights turn on with motion and then off after 15 minutes of inactivity. However, the lights are turning off after just 15 seconds. It seems like the wait time isn’t holding as expected. I’ve checked the logs, and it appears the automation is completing almost immediately. If anyone has encountered this issue or knows how to adjust the timing settings, I’d love to hear your advice.
Overall, I’m really enjoying the flexibility and creativity that smart home automation offers, even with the occasional hiccup. It’s amazing how these devices can enhance our daily lives, from improving security with motion-activated lights to customizing our dashboards for better usability. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey and hopefully contributing more tips and solutions to the community in the future. Happy automating! 