I recently installed the Eufy alarm system and was disappointed by the alarm volume. To address this, I decided to integrate some smart sirens that would trigger whenever the Eufy alarm is activated. Here’s how I made it work:
- Eufy Alarm Trigger: The Eufy alarm sends a ‘triggered event’ when activated. This event is not a persistent state, making it a bit tricky to work with.
- Automation Setup: I created an automation that starts when the Eufy alarm is triggered. The automation turns on smart plugs connected to my sirens.
- Timing the Automation: The Eufy alarm stops after 30 seconds if no further sensor activity is detected. I set my automation to also stop after 30 seconds, turning the sirens off.
However, I encountered an issue when someone accidentally triggered the alarm (usually my child rushing in). If I disarm the Eufy alarm at the keypad or via the app, the automation continues for the remaining 30 seconds. This was frustrating!
My Solution: I discovered that I could modify the automation to stop if the Eufy alarm enters a ‘disarmed’ state. This was a bit of a learning curve, but I managed to do it all through the UI without diving into YAML files.
I’d love to hear if anyone has alternative approaches or suggestions for improving this setup. It’s been a great learning experience, and I’m excited to share my journey with the community!
Thanks for reading, and happy automating! 