Hey everyone, I’m diving into the world of Home Assistant and trying to set up a temperature control system for my 3D printer enclosure. I’ve got a Hue motion sensor acting as my temperature sensor and a Hue smart plug to control a fan. The goal is pretty straightforward: if the temperature goes above a certain threshold, the fan turns on, and when it drops below, the fan turns off.
I’ve set up a number helper to adjust the target temperature via a slider on the dashboard. The automation seems simple enough, but I’m hitting a snag. The fan doesn’t turn on when the temperature exceeds the target. I’ve double-checked the configuration, and everything seems in order, but I’m clearly missing something.
Here’s how I’ve structured it:
- Number Helper: For setting the target temperature.
- Hue Motion Sensor: Monitoring the temperature.
- Hue Smart Plug: Controlling the fan.
The automation is set to trigger when the temperature exceeds the target, turning the fan on, and turning it off when it drops below. I’ve tried tweaking the automation in the UI and even looked into some tutorials, but nothing seems to click.
Has anyone faced a similar issue? Any tips or alternative approaches would be super helpful. I’m determined to crack this and get my fan automation up and running smoothly! 