I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting automation lately, and I must say, it’s been a fascinating journey. One of the most intriguing aspects for me has been integrating Fibaro sensors into my setup. I came across a post where someone mentioned using a Fibaro door/window sensor to automate their lights, and I thought, why not give it a try?I decided to start with a simple setup: using a Fibaro motion sensor to control my living room lights. The idea was to have the lights turn on when someone enters the room and dim after a period of inactivity. I set up a rule in my OpenHAB system where the lights go full brightness on motion detection, dim after 15 minutes if no further motion is detected, and then turn off completely after another 5 minutes. It worked like a charm initially, but I ran into a small hiccup—sometimes the lights would turn off even if someone was still in the room. After a bit of tweaking, I realized the issue was with the motion sensor’s sensitivity settings. Adjusting them solved the problem, and now the system works seamlessly.Another thing I’ve been experimenting with is using Fibaro wall dimmers to control my LED strip lighting. I’ve found that combining these dimmers with a simple rule-based system allows for some really creative lighting scenarios. For instance, I programmed my system to gradually dim the lights when it starts getting dark outside, creating a cozy ambiance in the evenings.One challenge I faced was ensuring all my devices were communicating properly. I stumbled upon a post where someone mentioned using a Z-Wave USB stick to improve connectivity, and I decided to give it a shot. It made a world of difference—my Fibaro sensors now pair effortlessly with my hub, and the overall system responsiveness has improved significantly.I’d love to hear from others who have experience with Fibaro sensors or similar setups. What are your favorite automation rules or tips for optimizing smart lighting systems? Let’s keep the discussion going!