I’ve noticed that my sunset rules in Hubitat aren’t triggering at the correct times, which is concerning since they’ve worked flawlessly for months. Here’s what I’ve observed and the steps I’m taking to resolve the issue:
Observations:
- The sunset rule, which previously worked perfectly, now triggers at incorrect times, often around midnight instead of the expected sunset time.
- I’ve reviewed the rule settings and confirmed that the latitude, longitude, and timezone are correctly configured for my location in Colorado.
- The issue began after some recent Hubitat updates, suggesting a potential software-related cause.
Steps Taken to Troubleshoot:
- Checked Location Settings: I verified that my latitude and longitude are accurate. Even a minor discrepancy can affect sunset calculations, especially during seasonal changes.
- Timezone Verification: I ensured that my timezone is set to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), as Hubitat relies on this for accurate time calculations.
- Rule Configuration Review: I examined the rule details and noticed that the next trigger time was incorrectly set for midnight, indicating a miscalculation in sunset timing.
- Software Update Check: I considered whether recent updates to Hubitat might have introduced this issue. I’ll check the release notes for any known bugs related to sunset triggers.
- Testing and Resetting the Rule: To rule out a corrupted rule configuration, I plan to reset or recreate the sunset rule to see if that resolves the issue.
Next Steps:
- I’ll monitor the rule’s behavior after making these adjustments.
- If the issue persists, I’ll explore whether there’s an external data dependency affecting Hubitat’s sunset calculations.
- I’ll also consider reaching out to the Hubitat community forums for additional insights or solutions.
I appreciate any advice or experiences others might share regarding similar issues. Let’s work together to get these sunset triggers back on track!