I’ve started having a play with nodered in the last few days, and I’m starting to think that it’s a little overcomplicated. The reality of it is probably that I am not doing it right!
Take a look at this flow as an example of just one room:
This is for my kitchen lights that work on a sensor. Also there is an override for a light switch too.
Would there be any way of simplifying this? Or am I on the right track?
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