As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been thinking about how to enhance my home’s festive ambiance using smart lighting. I’ve recently acquired an RGBW LED strip and a Mi-Light controller, which I’m eager to integrate into my smart home setup. While exploring options, I stumbled upon the Lighting Effect app by @bptworld, which seems perfect for cycling through colors like red/white/blue for July 4th or red/green for Christmas. However, getting it to work consistently has been a bit of a challenge. Sometimes the colors cycle beautifully, but other times they freeze or skip, leaving me puzzled. I’d love to hear if others have experienced similar issues and how they’ve resolved them.
On another note, I’ve been considering adding some battery-powered toggle wall switches to replace my existing wired ones. My wife occasionally finds it frustrating when she accidentally turns off a fan or light by flipping a switch, which then disables remote control. I came across the Hampton Bay receiver, which seems promising, but I’m still on the hunt for a battery-powered Zigbee or Z-Wave toggle switch that doesn’t require neutral wiring. If anyone has recommendations or success stories, I’d be grateful for the insights!
Lastly, I’ve been experimenting with creating periodic triggers for my Hubitat setup, aiming to automate lights turning on at specific times. While the concept is straightforward, setting up reliable triggers has been a bit tricky. I’d appreciate any tips or tricks to ensure these triggers function smoothly without errors. Happy holidays to all, and here’s to making our smart homes even smarter!