FAQ – Manual Trigger
This feature allows you to manually trigger the automation, replacing the humidity derivative settings in either ‘Default - Summer Mode’ or ‘Winter Mode’ configurations. Turning it ON initiates the automation process, and turning it OFF starts the time delay. Note that auto triggers can and will override the manual trigger option if activated.
This feature can operate with or without a humidity sensor, which is particularly useful if the humidity sensor malfunctions, allowing time for repairs and reducing stress levels. It is designed with good spouse approval in mind. It can also serve as the primary trigger for the automation if you don’t have a humidity sensor and cannot create a humidity derivative sensor.
Additionally, you can customize a manual trigger by creating any template sensor you can imagine. This is a powerful feature that allows you to trigger the automation in various ways.
You can use it with a physical switch on the wall that lets you trigger the automation to turn ON the fan before a shower, aiding in humidity removal before the auto triggers take over. This can be very useful in the colder winter months when humidity levels are high or during quick, colder showers in summer where a humidity derivative sensor may not trigger the automation.
How it works.
- When you trigger the manual trigger, it will run the automation turning ON the fan, light and automation link.
- It will then wait for the manual trigger to turn OFF by either manually turning it OFF or by the safe guard or auto OFF time delay.
- Once turned OFF the automation will then proceed to the time delay in either ‘Default - Summer Mode’ or ‘Winter Mode’. It will then continue as per your settings you selected in ‘Default - Summer Mode’ or ‘Winter Mode’.
NOTE: The auto triggers can and will override the manual trigger option if activated at any point. Although this can be used as the main trigger it was designed to add value to the auto triggers.
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Blacky 
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