Smart home automation has truly transformed the way I interact with my living space, and I’m excited to share some of my experiences and tips with the community. 
One of my most satisfying projects involved setting up the Fibaro dimmer and roller shutter modules as scene controllers. While the Vera UI doesn’t natively recognize these modules as scene triggers, a bit of custom coding in startup.lua has allowed me to program double and triple-click events. This has been a game-changer for controlling lights and roller shutters without the need for additional hardware. If you’re using UI7 and facing issues with PLEG, the code snippet provided in this thread has been a lifesaver for me!
Another highlight has been integrating the Zooz ZEN17 Universal Relay into my garage door setup. After some trial and error, I managed to configure it seamlessly with OpenHab 4.3.4. The ability to use a momentary switch to trigger the garage door opener has added a layer of convenience I never knew I needed. The device’s versatility in handling both AC and DC power sources has also been a plus, especially since it can tap into my legacy opener’s 20 VDC circuit.
For those looking to streamline their lighting schedules, I’d recommend exploring scene triggers based on motion detection. I’ve set up my driveway lamps to dim to 30% during the evening and brighten to 100% when motion is detected. The challenge was ensuring the lights return to their previous state after a period of inactivity. Using LoadLevelStatus to retrieve the current brightness level and applying it after a timeout has worked perfectly!
I’d love to hear about your smart home projects—whether it’s optimizing energy usage, integrating new devices, or creating custom automation flows. Let’s continue to inspire and learn from each other! 