I recently set up a morning light automation in my home, and I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is looking to do something similar. The goal was to create a gradual light increase in the bedroom to help with waking up more naturally.
Here’s what I did: I used a combination of smart bulbs and an automation app. The bulbs were set to start at 1% brightness with a warm color temperature and gradually increase to 100% over 17 minutes, reaching full brightness at 7:32 AM. The app allowed me to schedule this automation, and I was amazed at how smooth the transition was.
Initially, I had some trouble getting the automation to work consistently, but after tweaking the settings and ensuring all devices were on the same network, everything fell into place. It’s been a game-changer for my mornings—I feel much more refreshed and ready to start the day.
If anyone has tips for improving this setup or other morning routines, I’d love to hear them! 