Hey everyone, I wanted to share a neat solution I found for seasonal automation using scheduling switches. I’ve been using Cobra’s Weather Switch to trigger TTS notifications when wind gusts exceed 35 km/h. This is super handy in the summer to remind us to secure outdoor items, but it’s unnecessary in the winter when strong winds are common and there’s nothing left outside to worry about.
I discovered a parent/child app that allows me to schedule switches based on specific dates and times. This has been a game-changer for running apps during certain seasons. For example, I have different apps for spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The setup is straightforward: install both the parent and child apps, load the parent, save it, and then create multiple children. Each child app shows a clear schedule, making it easy to manage.
I’d love to hear if anyone else has tips for seasonal automation or has tried similar solutions. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other optimize our smart home setups! 