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Thanks Ghassan.
Yeah as people have mentioned before to do it that way but I wanted to restrict to one sensor.

This way actually makes more sense to be fair.

Will change it shortly

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I made another tweak, decided to add the ‘fallback’ of 100% to a custom helper as I don’t like anything hard coded :stuck_out_tongue:

I also wanted to share the other things I have for my light automations, maybe it’ll inspire some people :slight_smile:

Main switch for Home Assistant to take control of the lights and turn on with motion.
(Added this when transitioning from Smarthings/Philips Hue)
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Automation times… So the lights will turn on with motion if within these times…
OR you can “Use the Sun” which will use the sunrise / sunset.
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Minutes to turn off the lights after no motion
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Light notification timer which pushes a notification to my mobile with options to turn off the light, or, replay the message (so if I’m sat in the room, I’ll replay the message)
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and finally, after this thread, an update on the times & brightness :smiley:
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Hi @91JJ,.

Very nice :slight_smile:

Just a couple of comments:

  • Use the sun elevation attribute rather than sunset/sunrise times (state above/Below horizon). It will give you a more consistent reference wrt the amount of light. Example I hade once an automation of outdoor light, that triggers on when elevation < 1.
    for details see: Sun - Home Assistant

To be even more precise ( if you have a Zigbee hub)

  • you can use the aqara motion sensor that also includes a brightness sensor and have a condition like sensor brightness level > 20 Lux.

Be aware this sensor only updates the brightness value on motion detection ( I didn’t know that before I tried it)

  • Alternatively use the mi light sensor, that always have a updated brightness value.

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/YTC4043GL-Mi-Light-Detection-Sensor/dp/B094MQC8V1/ref=sr_1_9?crid=DKFBG3QVDOE&keywords=mi+lichtsensor&qid=1648124597&s=diy&sprefix=mi+light+sensor%2Cdiy%2C97&sr=1-9

These are the light sensors I know. Probably there are others and maybe with no need for a hub

Kind regards,
Ghassan

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Hey @ghassan,

Thanks for that!
Agreed, I may change over to the elevation, that makes much more sense!

And YES! … the later step is to add in a Lux sensor, so I can use

  • Manual times
  • Sun Elevation
  • LUX

I’m hoping to do this with ESP Home as I’m currently building my own sensors

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I also considered making my own Esp based light sensor, but preffered the small, nice looking, easy to mount (magnet back), battery driven (at least 1 year battery life) and at nearly same cost, standard product :slight_smile:

Given that I already had a Zigbee Hub.

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haha yes, I know exactly what you mean!
I found it nice to have a “plug and play” - however, I think the ESP can add multiple sensors for the price of one off the shelf now :frowning:

I bought all the kit to make 5 motion sensors with LUX, Temp, LED, Humid & a couple more sensors for the same price as a Samsung Smartthings motion sensor!

Plus, no need for the hub, but does go over WiFi :frowning:
Pro’s and Cons either way I suppose!