I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting lately, and I must say, it’s been an exciting journey! One thing that’s really piqued my interest is the ability to customize lighting scenarios to suit different times of the day or specific activities. For instance, I’ve been experimenting with setting up my Hue Ceiling Spots and lamps to create distinct zones within the same room. The idea is to have the flexibility to turn on just the ceiling spots for ambient lighting or the lamps for task lighting without everything coming on together.
However, I’ve noticed that while this works seamlessly within the SmartThings app, it doesn’t translate as neatly when integrating with Google Home. It would be fantastic if these zones could appear as separate entities in Google Home, allowing for more granular control. I’ve tried exploring the settings and even looked into some third-party integrations, but nothing quite hits the mark yet.
On another note, I’ve also been looking into the integration of Fibaro motion sensors with my SmartThings setup. Unfortunately, I’ve encountered some hiccups where the sensors aren’t consistently detecting motion, and I’m seeing some error logs in the IDE. It’s a bit frustrating, but I’m hopeful that with some troubleshooting and possibly updating firmware, things will smooth out.
If anyone has tips on achieving that perfect balance between local and cloud-based processing for smart lighting or has successfully integrated Fibaro sensors without issues, I’d love to hear your insights! The community’s collective wisdom always helps in navigating these challenges.