Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience with setting up a heating schedule for weekdays and weekends. I’ve been working on this for a while and thought I’d document my journey in case others are tackling something similar!
Initially, I started by creating three input sliders for each thermostat to set target temperatures for day, evening, and night. I then used automations triggered at specific times to adjust the thermostat settings. It worked, but I knew there had to be a better way to incorporate weekday and weekend differentiation without duplicating everything.
After some research, I discovered that using a combination of variables and templates could simplify the process. I set up a variable to track the day of the week and used it within my automations to select the appropriate temperature settings. This way, I avoided having to create separate sliders and automations for weekends.
Another feature I stumbled upon was the set_away_mode service. I was initially confused about its purpose, but I realized it’s perfect for overriding the regular schedule. For example, if I’m away on a weekend, I can easily switch to away mode to save energy. The set_swing_mode service also came in handy for adjusting the thermostat’s behavior during different times of the day.
One thing I would love to see is more detailed documentation on how to incorporate these features into a single automation. If anyone has tips or has found a more streamlined approach, I’d love to hear about it! Let’s keep the discussion going and help each other optimize our home automation setups. Happy automating! 