Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting automation and wanted to share my experiences and thoughts with the community. As many of you might know, Hello Home has been a cornerstone for creating dynamic lighting scenarios, especially when combined with the Weather Station app for sunrise and sunset settings. However, I’ve noticed that for newer users, setting up these automations can be quite challenging, especially with the recent changes in the default installations and the limitations on Scenes and Automations. I’ve been experimenting with using SmartApps like WebCoRe and Sharptools.io to bypass some of these limitations, and I must say, they’ve opened up a whole new level of customization. For instance, I’ve managed to create a system where my hallway lights adjust their brightness based on the solar irradiance data from Buienradar. The formula I’ve been using is: bash brightness = ((states.sensor.br_irradiance.state | int) / 5) + 50 While this seems to work, I’m curious if others have encountered issues with this approach or if there are more efficient ways to achieve similar results. Another area I’ve been exploring is the integration of motion sensors with adaptive lighting. My goal is to have lights that not only turn on when motion is detected but also adjust their brightness based on the time of day and ambient light levels. This has led me to some interesting discoveries, such as using template switches to combine multiple conditions for more nuanced automation. I’d love to hear from others who are also experimenting with smart lighting and automation. What tools and techniques have you found most effective? Are there any common pitfalls or best practices you’d like to share? Let’s keep the discussion going and help each other navigate the exciting but sometimes complex world of smart home automation!