Newbie HA user - How do I make a switch come on at sunset?

How do I make Insteon switch 2477D turn on a light at sunset?

Go to Configuration - Automation & Scenes - Helpers


Add Helper at the bottom right and choose Change device type of Switch
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Choose entity switch and change to light.

Then make a automation with the light switch to turn on at sunset/sunrise.

For example:


Hope it helps! :slight_smile:

Thanks. I’ll study your post and see if I can figure it out.

… time passes …

Ok, I got it. Thanks.

There is just so much stuff in Home Assistant, at this point in time it is a little difficult for me to know where to look or what to look for. And examples are always a big help.

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