Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of Z-Wave devices lately and wanted to share some of my experiences and questions with the community.
First, I’ve been experimenting with pairing my Z-Wave devices. I’ve heard conflicting advice on whether it’s better to pair devices next to the hub or in their final location. From what I’ve read, pairing next to the hub might help with initial network strength, but I’m curious if others have noticed any significant differences in performance or reliability. Has anyone experienced network heal issues because of where they paired their devices? I’d love to hear any tips or best practices you’ve discovered!
On another note, I’ve been working on automating my garage door setup. I have a 2Gig control panel and SuretyDIY monitoring, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to integrate this with my Vera Lite hub. I’ve come across options like the LiftMaster MyQ Control Panel and the Universal Remote Controller, but I’m not entirely sure if I need both. Does anyone have experience with these devices and can offer some guidance on the best setup? Also, how many sensors per door do you recommend for reliable operation?
Another area I’m exploring is script automation. I’ve been trying to create a script that checks the state of multiple devices before triggering actions, especially for my IR devices that use the same command for on/off. I’ve run into some issues where the script stops if a condition isn’t met, rather than continuing to check other devices. I’ve shared my script.yaml below and would appreciate any advice on how to improve it or if I should consider breaking it into separate scripts instead.
Lastly, I wanted to share a fun project I’ve been working on. I added a $40 ceiling protector that not only protects my ceiling but also adds an amazing aesthetic effect! It’s been a great way to enhance my home’s appearance while keeping my devices safe. I’d love to hear if anyone else has similar tips or projects they’ve undertaken.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!
yaml
bed_time:
alias: “Bed Time”
sequence:
#Check TV State
- condition: state
entity_id: switch.tv_power
state: ‘on’
- service: homeassistant.turn_off
data:
entity_id: switch.tv_power
#Check RGB State
- condition: state
entity_id: switch.rgb_power
state: ‘on’
- service: homeassistant.turn_off
data:
entity_id: switch.rgb_power
#Check AMP State
- condition: state
entity_id: switch.amp_power
state: ‘on’
- service: homeassistant.turn_off
data:
entity_id: switch.amp_power
#Check Lamp State
- condition: state
entity_id: switch.pc_lamp
state: ‘on’
- service: homeassistant.turn_off
data:
entity_id: switch.pc_lamp
#Check Screen State
- condition: state
entity_id: switch.pc_screen
state: ‘on’
- service: homeassistant.turn_off
data:
entity_id: switch.pc_screen