I’ve recently been diving into the world of home automation, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the possibilities it offers. One feature I’ve been particularly excited about is setting up an automation that turns off the lights when the last person leaves the house. I’ve seen this work seamlessly in Apple HomeKit, but I wanted to replicate it in Home Assistant for more customization options.
I currently have two iPhones set up as tracking devices, which I assumed would work perfectly for this automation. However, I’m a bit stuck on how to configure the trigger correctly in Home Assistant. I’ve explored the documentation and a few forums, but I’m still not entirely sure how to structure the automation to detect when the last person has left.
I’ve tried setting up a presence sensor using my phones’ location services, but it doesn’t seem to be triggering the automation as expected. Maybe I need to adjust the settings or use a different approach altogether. I’m considering using a combination of presence sensors and time delays to ensure accuracy, but I’m not entirely sure how to implement this effectively.
Has anyone successfully set up a similar automation in Home Assistant? I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips or tricks you might have. Whether it’s about choosing the right sensors, setting up the right triggers, or fine-tuning the automation logic, I’m all ears!
This project has me both excited and a bit nervous, but I’m determined to figure it out. I can’t wait to share my progress and hopefully, my success story once I’ve got it all working smoothly!