As a busy parent, I wanted to create a seamless experience for my family when they arrive home. The idea was to have the porch lights automatically turn on after sunset, ensuring a warm welcome without the need for manual intervention. However, I encountered a challenge where the lights would sometimes turn on multiple times if multiple family members arrived home one after another. After some research and trial and error, I found a solution that works perfectly. I set up the automation to check if the lights are already on before triggering them again. This ensures that the lights come on once and stay on for 5 minutes, providing enough time for everyone to enter the house without unnecessary flickering. It’s a small tweak that makes a big difference in convenience. I’d love to hear how others have tackled similar scenarios or if there are additional features that could enhance this setup further. Happy automating everyone! 