FAQ - How do the time options work including night lights time?
Below are all the time settings and what they do.
Use The Time Options (Optional)
Enabling this option allows you to specify start time, end time, and weekdays, effectively restricting the automation to run only within your specified time period. These time settings function as global conditions and can complement other options seamlessly.
One common question we receive pertains to using this option in conjunction with night lights and night light times. Itâs essential to note that enabling this option is not necessary for using night lights and their associated times. If you prefer the automation to operate 24/7, itâs best to select âDisable the time options.â
However, if youâre utilizing this option to limit when the automation runs alongside the night lights feature, you must include the night lights time. For example:
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If you set a start time of 6 pm to 7 am and a night time of 10 pm to 7 am, the automation will only run between 6 pm to 7 am, and the night lights will work between 10 pm and 7 am. This configuration is correct.
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Conversely, if you set a start time of 6 pm to 10 pm and a night time of 10 pm to 7 am, the automation will only function between 6 pm to 10 pm. In this scenario, the night lights will never activate as they fall outside the global condition. This setup is incorrect.
By understanding how these time options interact, you can ensure your automation operates precisely as intended.
Start Time
The start of when the automation can run.
End Time
The end of when the automation canât run.
Note: The start and end times are like a race. Start being âthe start of the raceâ and end being the âfinish of the raceâ
Weekdays
It will only work on the selected days. This is a good option if you have a different schedule for weekends using the same lights, or if your office is only open from Monday to Friday and you donât want the light coming ON Saturday or Sunday.
Night Lights - Start Time
The start of when the night lights can run. You donât need to âEnable the time optionsâ for this to work. The âNight Lights - Start Timeâ is enabled when you âEnable the night lights optionsâ.
Night Lights - End Time
The end of when the night lights canât run. You donât need to âEnable the time optionsâ for this to work. The âNight Lights - End Timeâ is enabled when you âEnable the night lights optionsâ.
Hope this gives you a better understand of the time settings.
Enjoy
Blacky
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