I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting automation and have encountered a few bumps along the way. Let me share my experiences and some tips I’ve picked up!
First, I’ve been experimenting with setting up sunset-based lighting automation using the Simple Lighting app. It’s frustrating when the lights don’t turn on automatically at sunset, even though they work perfectly when I set a specific time. I’ve reached out to the community for guidance, and it seems this issue might be related to recent updates or regional settings. I’m hopeful that a fix will be rolled out soon!
Another challenge I’ve faced is integrating my D-Link camera into my smart home ecosystem. I’d love to trigger the camera based on motion detected by my Zooz sensor. While I’ve explored using IFTTT, it seems like a one-way street—sending commands from the camera to Homey, but not the other way around. I’m curious if anyone has found a workaround or a better solution for this!
On a more positive note, I’ve successfully set up a group automation for my lights using OH2. It’s amazing how you can control multiple lights with just one command. However, I’ve noticed that sometimes the lights don’t respond as expected, especially during peak usage times. I’ve learned that organizing items into groups and subgroups can help streamline the automation process and improve reliability.
Lastly, I’ve been exploring the use of addressable LED strips for some festive lighting. While it’s a bit intimidating at first, I’ve discovered that with the right configuration and some creativity, you can achieve stunning effects. I’m looking forward to experimenting more with this and sharing my results!
If anyone has tips or solutions for the issues I’ve mentioned, I’d love to hear them. Happy automating!