🐝 Bee In The Hive Sensor

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FAQ - How to Set Up the Blueprint

Before You Start…

To fully utilize all features of the Sensor Light Blueprint, it is recommended to set up a template binary sensor and group it with your motion sensor. This eliminates the need to use this blueprint.

:point_right: Click here for setup instructions.

If you still would like to set up this blueprint then follow these steps:

1. Import and Create an Automation

After importing the blueprint, navigate to:
Settings > Automations & Scenes > Blueprint Tab, then search for the Bee In The Hive blueprint and click on it. This will create an automation using the blueprint. Once you save it, the automation will appear under the Automations tab. You can repeat this process multiple times to create multiple automations.

2. Select the Motion Sensor

Under Motion Sensor, choose the motion sensor that detects movement inside the room.

3. Select the Door Sensor

Under Door Sensor, choose the door contact sensor that detects when the door is opened (ON) or closed (OFF).

4. Select or Create a Toggle Helper

Under Toggle Helper, select a toggle helper to use exclusively for this blueprint. It must be independent and not shared with other automations. You can create a toggle helper in two ways:

  • Method 1 (Quick Creation in the Blueprint)
    Click the dropdown in the Toggle Helper input, scroll to the bottom, and select Create a new Toggle Helper. Enter a name, optionally choose an icon, and click Create.
  • Method 2 (Manually via Settings)
    Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Helpers Tab, click Create Helper, select Toggle, enter a name, choose an optional icon, and click Create.

5. Determine the Door Time Delay

To set an appropriate Door Time Delay, follow these steps:

  • Add your Motion Sensor, Door Sensor, and Toggle Helper to an Entities Card in a dashboard.
  • In your dashboard, click Edit, select Add Card, choose the Entities card, add your three entities (motion sensor, door contact sensor, and toggle helper), then click Save.

This will allow you to monitor and see what is happening. Now, test how long it takes for your Motion Sensor to clear after exiting the room:

  • Walk into the room so the motion sensor detects movement.
  • Walk out, close the door, and start a stopwatch.
  • Observe how long it takes for the motion sensor to return to “clear.”

Suggested Door Time Delay settings:

  • If the sensor clears in 4-5 seconds, set the Door Time Delay to around 10 seconds.
  • If the sensor clears in 60 seconds, set the Door Time Delay to around 70 seconds.

:pushpin: Note: You may need to adjust these settings if you experience false readings.

6. Verify the Toggle Helper Stays OFF When the Room is Empty

  • Walk into the room (motion detected, door open, toggle helper OFF).
  • Walk out, close the door, and wait for the motion sensor to clear.
  • The toggle helper should remain OFF. If it turns ON, increase the Door Time Delay.
  • Fine-tune the delay to prevent false readings.

7. Verify the Toggle Helper Turns ON When the Room is Occupied

  • Walk into the room (motion detected, door open, toggle helper OFF).
  • Close the door and keep moving inside the room until the Door Time Delay passes.
  • The toggle helper should turn ON.
  • Stay still… once the motion sensor clears, the toggle helper should remain ON.
  • Open the door… the toggle helper should turn OFF instantly.

8. Final Test: No Motion, Door Closed, Then Motion Detected

  • Walk into the room (motion detected, door open, toggle helper OFF).
  • Close the door and stay still so the motion sensor does not detect you.
  • Once the Door Time Delay passes and your motion sensor is clear, the toggle helper should remain OFF.
  • Move again… when the motion sensor detects motion, the toggle helper should turn ON instantly.

:tada: Your :honeybee: Bee In The Hive :honeybee: blueprint is now fully set up and ready to use in your automations! :tada: :partying_face:

Enjoy

Blacky :smiley:

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