Hey everyone! I’ve been experimenting with smart lighting automation lately, and I thought I’d share my experience with you. One feature I’ve been really curious about is having dimmers remember their last brightness level. You know, that little tweak you make just before bed or when setting the mood for a movie night—wouldn’t it be great if the lights remembered that perfect setting the next time you turn them on? 
I’ve been using a combination of smart dimmers and Home Assistant to achieve this, and I’m thrilled with the results so far. The setup involves creating a simple automation that saves the current brightness level when the light is turned off and then restores it when turned back on. It’s been a game-changer for my evening routines!
Here’s how I did it: I used Home Assistant’s built-in automation feature along with a template sensor to store the brightness value. The automation triggers when the light is turned off, capturing the current brightness, and then applies that value when the light is turned on again. It’s surprisingly straightforward once you break it down!
I’d love to hear if anyone else has implemented something similar or has tips for improving this setup. Maybe there’s a way to make it even more seamless or to add additional features like a fade-in effect when restoring the brightness. Let me know your thoughts! 
Cheers,
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