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FAQ - Sensor Light Blueprint V Smart Light Blueprint

1. What are the primary differences between the Sensor Light and Smart Light Blueprints?

  • Sensor Light Blueprint is specifically designed for dynamic triggers like binary sensors (e.g., motion sensors, presence sensors, etc.). It includes a wide range of conditions such as sun elevation, ambient light, time-based options, and device tracking to control when the automation will activate. This makes it ideal for areas where lighting should respond to real-time, unpredictable triggers, such as motion or presence sensors that can change state at any moment.

  • Smart Light Blueprint is built for fixed triggers such as entity states, sun elevation, ambient light, and time-based options to turn lights on or off. Apart from the entity state trigger, all other triggers in this blueprint are based on fixed schedules instead of dynamic conditions. This means they activate lights based on predictable, scheduled events like sunrise/sunset, ambient light thresholds, or specific times. It’s best suited for scheduled, consistent lighting needs and is not designed for use with motion sensors or other dynamic triggers.

2. Trigger Type:

  • Sensor Light Blueprint is designed for dynamic triggers, which are typically binary sensors like motion sensors or presence sensors. These sensors can change state at any moment, making the lighting responsive to real-time events.

  • Smart Light Blueprint is intended for fixed triggers, such as entity states (on/off), sun elevation, ambient light levels, and specific times. These triggers are usually more predictable and occur on a fixed schedule.

3. Which blueprint is better for motion-sensor-based lighting?

  • Sensor Light Blueprint is optimized for motion sensors and other binary triggers, allowing detailed control over activation, time delays, and continuous lighting when sensors are re-triggered.

4. What are the different condition options available in each blueprint?

  • Sensor Light Blueprint offers a variety of conditions to control when the automation is allowed to run, including:

    • Sun Elevation: Based on the sun’s position in the sky.
    • Ambient Light: Based on light levels in the environment.
    • Time-Based Options: Allows you to define specific time periods on given days for activation.
    • Device Tracking: Uses presence detection to ensure automation only runs when someone is home.

  • Smart Light Blueprint, on the other hand, only has Weekdays as a condition to control when the automation is allowed to run, allowing you to specify the day of the week. As you can see, the conditions in the Sensor Light Blueprint (such as sun elevation, ambient light, and time) are essentially used as triggers in the Smart Light Blueprint.

5. How does each blueprint handle dynamic lighting?

  • Both blueprints support Dynamic Lighting, where brightness and color temperature can be automatically adjusted based on lux levels or sun position.

  • The Sensor Light Blueprint also allows fine-tuning of Dynamic Lighting based on sun elevation and lux, as these are added conditions that can further control how lighting behaves.

6. What is the difference in the manual override or bypass options?

  • Both blueprints have manual override/bypass options that work the same way. They allow you to manually control the lights and prevent automatic activation when needed. In both blueprints, you can bypass the automation rules and gain full control over the lights, ensuring they don’t automatically turn on or off based on the triggers or conditions set in the blueprint.

7. How do the blueprints handle Night Lights?

  • Both blueprints include a Night Lights Mode, which can be automatically enabled based on entity state, a given time period, or sun elevation. This ensures that the lighting behaves appropriately for nighttime use, offering a softer and more comfortable lighting experience.

In Closing:

  • The Sensor Light Blueprint is best suited for environments where lighting needs to react to real-time, dynamic changes, such as motion or presence detection. It’s ideal for scenarios where you need flexibility and immediate response to unpredictable events.

    Example: Walk into a room and the light turns ON. When you leave, the light will turn OFF with a delay. Open a door and the light turns ON, with the light turning OFF with a delay when the door is closed.

  • The Smart Light Blueprint, on the other hand, is designed for more predictable, scheduled lighting setups. It’s perfect for automations based on fixed events like specific times of the day, sun elevation, or ambient light levels, without the need for dynamic triggers. This blueprint offers a more consistent, scheduled lighting experience, where triggers occur based on fixed schedules rather than changing conditions.

    Example: Turn the light ON when the sun sets and turn it OFF at a set time, such as 11pm. Open a door and the light turns ON, close the door and the light turns OFF (no delay).

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Blacky :grinning:

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