Hi everyone,
I’ve been exploring ways to enhance my home automation setup, and I thought I’d share my journey with you. One of my latest projects has been creating an automated laundry notification system. It’s a simple yet incredibly useful setup that I’ve been wanting to implement for a while.
Here’s what I wanted to achieve: when my washing machine finishes a cycle, I want to send notifications to everyone in the house if no one is home. If someone is already at home, the notification should only go to the person logged into the home Wi-Fi. Additionally, if the washing machine isn’t opened (which I’m detecting using a binary sensor that monitors power usage), I want the notifications to repeat every X minutes until someone checks the machine.
At first, I wasn’t sure whether to use Node-RED for this or if it could be done directly in Home Assistant. I’ve heard great things about Node-RED’s flexibility, but I’m still pretty new to it. After some research and tinkering, I decided to give Node-RED a try. It turned out to be a great choice! The flow was relatively straightforward to set up, and I appreciated how much control I had over the automation logic.
I’d love to hear from others who have tackled similar projects. How did you approach this? Did you use Node-RED, or was there a way to achieve this directly in HA? I’d also be curious to know if anyone has implemented additional features or optimizations to make this kind of automation even more seamless.
It’s amazing how these small automations can really enhance daily life. I’m now thinking about other areas where I can apply similar logic—maybe for appliances like the dishwasher or dryer. The possibilities are endless!
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!
Best regards,
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