Hello everyone, I wanted to share some of my experiences with smart lighting automation and hopefully get some tips from the community. First, I’ve been really impressed with how smart lighting has transformed my home. I’ve set up a system where my hallway lights automatically adjust based on motion and time of day. It’s not just about turning lights on and off—it’s about creating a seamless experience. For example, when I walk into the hallway at night, the lights dim to a comfortable level, and if I’m moving around actively, they brighten slightly. This has been a great energy saver and just feels more convenient.One tip I’d like to share is about using scenes effectively. Instead of controlling each light individually, I’ve grouped my hallway lights into scenes. This means I can easily trigger different lighting modes without fiddling with each bulb. For instance, I have a ‘Night Mode’ that dims all hallway lights to 30% and a ‘Security Mode’ that turns them on at full brightness if motion is detected after midnight. This has been especially useful for my late-night trips to the kitchen.I’d love to hear how others are automating their lighting. Are there any clever ways to integrate lighting with other smart home devices? For example, could lighting be used in conjunction with a security system to create better deterrents? Also, I’m curious about the best practices for scheduling lights. Do you find that manual overrides are necessary, or can automation handle most scenarios?Lastly, I’d like to ask about the challenges others have faced with smart lighting. I’ve heard some people mention issues with inconsistent brightness or delay in automation responses. How have you overcome these? Any troubleshooting tips or specific products that have worked well?Thanks for sharing your insights—I’m always eager to learn and improve my smart home setup!