Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my success story with setting up an automation for my garden fountain! 
I’ve been wanting to automate it based on weather conditions and time of day, and finally got it working smoothly using the visual editor. Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
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Weather Integration: I used the Home Forecast integration to get real-time weather data. It was crucial to ensure the fountain only runs when the weather is good—low cloud cover and wind speed.
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Time-Based Trigger: I set up a time-based trigger to activate the fountain during daylight hours. This ensures it doesn’t run unnecessarily at night.
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Shelly Switch Integration: My Shelly switch was already set up, so integrating it into the automation was a breeze. It controls the fountain’s power directly.
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Automation Logic: The automation checks the weather conditions every hour. If it’s good, the fountain turns on at sunrise and off at sunset. If the weather isn’t ideal, it stays off.
The best part? It’s been running perfectly for a week now! 
The fountain adds such a nice touch to my garden, and I love how it’s now fully integrated into my smart home setup. 
If anyone has questions about setting something similar up, feel free to ask! I’d be happy to share more details or troubleshoot any issues. Happy automating! 