Smart Baby Bottle Warmer Automation - High WAF!

General
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I’d like to share a handy automation I’ve set up for our baby bottle warmer. It’s not overly complex, but it’s super convenient and has a high WAF (Wife Approval Factor)!

What I Used:

The Setup:

  1. Configuration:
    yaml
    Switch:

    • platform: mqtt
      name: “Bottle Warmer”
      state_topic: “home/midden/keuken/waterkoker”
      command_topic: “home/midden/keuken/waterkoker/set”
      payload_off: “0”
      payload_on: “1”
      qos: 1

    • platform: mqtt
      name: “Kitchen Spots”
      state_topic: “home/midden/keuken/spots”
      command_topic: “home/midden/keuken/spots/set”
      payload_off: “0”
      payload_on: “1”
      qos: 1

    input_number:
    bottle_warm_min:
    name: Bottle Warm Minutes
    icon: mdi:clock-start
    initial: 3
    min: 0
    max: 6
    step: 1

    bottle_warm_sec:
    name: Bottle Warm Seconds
    icon: mdi:clock-start
    initial: 30
    min: 0
    max: 60
    step: 10

  2. Automation:
    yaml

    • alias: Bottle Warmer Automation
      trigger:
      platform: state
      entity_id: switch.bottle_warmer
      to: ‘on’
      action:
      • service: notify.pushbullet
        data:
        message: “Bottle warming has started”
      • delay: ‘00:{{ states.input_number.bottle_warm_min.state | int }}:{{ states.input_number.bottle_warm_sec.state | int }}’
      • service: switch.turn_off
        entity_id: switch.bottle_warmer
      • service: notify.pushbullet
        data:
        message: “Baby bottle is ready”
      • service: switch.turn_on
        entity_id: switch.kitchen_spots
      • delay: ‘00:03:00’
      • service: switch.turn_off
        entity_id: switch.kitchen_spots

Why I Love It:

  • Convenience: I can start the bottle warmer from bed, which is a lifesaver during late-night feeds.
  • Customizable: The sliders let me adjust the warming time based on how much milk I need and how hot my baby prefers it.
  • Notifications: I get alerts when the bottle starts and finishes, so I know exactly when to head downstairs.
  • Lighting: The kitchen lights turn on automatically when the bottle is ready, making it easier to grab and go.

This setup has been a game-changer for us, especially during those late-night feeds. It’s simple, effective, and has definitely reduced the stress of nighttime parenting!

If anyone has questions or suggestions to improve this further, I’d love to hear them!