Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring ways to enhance my home automation setup, particularly focusing on optimizing my Lovelace dashboard transitions. I’ve been using the lovelace-state-switch to manage different cards, but I’m looking to streamline this process further. Here’s my thought process and some insights I’ve gathered:
Q: Is there a way to automatically switch the default Lovelace dashboard based on the time of day and the user logged in? For instance:
- IF: UserA is logged in between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- THEN: Display the
lovelace/homeofficedashboard - ELSE: Show the
lovelace/mobiledashboard
This would be incredibly helpful for my home office setup, allowing me to switch seamlessly between different environments without manually toggling through cards. I’m curious if anyone has successfully implemented a similar system or has tips on how to approach this.
Insights and Experiences:
- I’ve heard about using automation scripts or integrations to handle such transitions, but I’m not entirely sure how to set this up without causing performance issues.
- Some users have mentioned leveraging scene automation or custom Lovelace cards to achieve dynamic dashboard switching, but I’m still exploring the best approach.
Tips and Tricks:
- If you’re considering a similar setup, start by mapping out your daily routines and how different dashboards can cater to those needs.
- Experiment with simple automations first, like time-based switches, before integrating user-based logic.
I’m excited to see how the community approaches this and would love to hear your experiences or recommendations. Let’s collaborate to make our smart home dashboards even smarter!
Cheers, DJ