Hey everyone,
I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation lately, and I’m really excited about the possibilities it offers. However, I’ve hit a bit of a snag while trying to set up a specific automation rule, and I’m hoping the community can offer some guidance.
My goal is to create a system where the bedroom lights turn off automatically if the door is closed and there’s no motion detected for a certain period. Sounds simple enough, right? But here’s where I’m getting stuck: calculating the time difference between the door closing and motion stopping. I’ve written some code to handle this, but it’s not working as expected. Plus, my live logging isn’t showing any activity, which is making it hard to troubleshoot.
I’ve seen others in the community tackle similar automation challenges, like setting upIFTTT for games or integrating door locks withLUUP code. It’s inspiring to see how creative everyone gets with their setups. I wonder if there’s a more efficient way to handle time calculations or if there’s a common pitfall I’m missing.
Another thing I’ve been curious about is setting up event flags for scenes. For instance, having a flag that indicates a workday so that certain routines like coffee brewing or yard lights can be triggered without manually programming each day. It would be amazing to tie this into a calendar feed, but I’m not sure how feasible that is without additional modules.
If anyone has experience with these types of automations or could shed some light on where I might be going wrong with the time difference calculation, I’d be really grateful. I’m learning as I go, and every bit of advice helps!
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
Best,
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