Hi I am trying to add a simple automation to turn a light on then after a specified time to turn it off.
I can get one light in the house to turn on, but if i add another “add action” it seems to turn the light on a off again instantly and then nothing ends up happening at all.
how do i go about having a timer that move these two actions apart?
thanks
This just a basic delay action
alias: Example
description: ""
triggers:
- trigger: state
entity_id:
- light.your_light
to: "on"
conditions: []
actions:
- delay:
hours: 0
minutes: 0
seconds: 30
milliseconds: 0
- type: turn_off
device_id: dd44eb2166f55448cba7f189cde7d150
entity_id: 8c66a5558934c76560a3ad9e28f5efa0
domain: light
mode: single
thanks for the super quick relay liquid cooled. I am trying to use settings: automations: to do this. Is this the correct place to use your delay action code/script thing? or am i as usual in completely the wrong area?
thanks again
The example I provided is an Automation
oh cool, so i am in the right area, I am assuming i can click settings: automations and scenes: then click create automation. select create new automation. then i can select from these three options add trigger, add condition, add action. does the code get added in one of these?
the last time i played with the .config I f#cked my entire home assistant and was in the dark for a godamn week.
is there seriously no way to schedule a light to turn on and off without reprogramming the config of the home assistant?
I think you are slightly confused. You can create you automation entirely in the GUI
i just shared the option to see it in YAML via the 3 dots in the right corner menu
No need to edit config unless you feel comfortable with that method.
YAML code works well to communicate because this forum is global. Pictures do not always convey the message well.
A Guide
thanks liquid cooled, really appreciated!
