Hi everyone! I’ve been experimenting with my video doorbell motion sensor and smart speakers, and I wanted to share my experience and a tip that might help others.
I’ve set up an automation to alert my smart speakers when motion is detected on my driveway. However, I noticed that during activities like washing the car, I’d receive multiple alerts in quick succession, which was a bit overwhelming. After some research, I found a simple solution using YAML code to restrict notifications to one every 3-5 minutes. This has made my setup much more user-friendly!
Here’s a quick tip for anyone looking to do something similar:
- Identify the trigger: Use your motion sensor as the trigger.
- Set time conditions: Define the hours when you want the automation to run.
- Configure notifications: Use the notify service to send alerts to your smart speakers.
- Add delay conditions: Implement a delay to control the frequency of notifications.
I’d love to hear how others have optimized their motion sensor setups or any additional tips you might have! 