Hi everyone, I’m trying to optimize my smart home setup and I have a question about scheduling my smart blinds. I have these awesome blinds in my master bedroom, and I’d love to have them open at different times depending on the day of the week. Specifically, I want them to open at 6:45 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Right now, I have two separate rules set up for this, but I noticed that on Sunday, the blinds are still opening at 6:45 AM instead of waiting until 8:30 AM. That’s a bit of a problem because it wakes me up too early on my days off!
Here’s what my current rules look like:
Rule 1: Monday-Friday
- Trigger: Time of day (6:45 AM)
- Condition: Weekday check
- Action: Open blinds
Rule 2: Saturday-Sunday
- Trigger: Time of day (8:30 AM)
- Condition: Weekend check
- Action: Open blinds
I’m wondering if there’s a way to combine these into a single rule that automatically adjusts based on the day. Maybe using some kind of conditional logic within the rule engine? I’ve heard that some systems allow for complex scheduling with multiple conditions, but I’m not entirely sure how to set that up.
If anyone has experience with this or knows of a better way to structure the rules, I’d love to hear your advice! It would be great to have a seamless system where the blinds know exactly when to open without any manual intervention. Thanks in advance for your help!