💡 Sensor Light - Motion Sensor - Door Sensor - Sun Elevation - LUX Value - Scenes - Time - Light Control - Device Tracker - Night Lights

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FAQ

:warning: A good starting point is to read The Settings & Best Practice Guidelines. It is presented in an easy-to-follow format and includes many FAQ links for each area of the blueprint, making it easier to find the information you need.

PROBLEM SOLVING

1. My trigger isn’t activating the automation.

2. My light turns on but then turns off and stays off, or the automation isn’t working correctly with multiple trigger sensors or binary sensors.

3. The slider won’t let me set a different value.

  • Simply type the desired number in the field and click save. A red line may appear under the number, but it will disappear after you save, exit, and re-enter the automation.

4. The lights keep turning off, or the automation isn’t working as expected after setting Ambient Light Sensor - Site Conditions to YES. I’ve only entered in a scenes or script under Lights - Switches - Scenes - Script or Night Lights. What am I doing wrong?

5. Scenes or scripts aren’t turning off

  • If you’ve set a scene or script to turn on and want it to turn off after a delay, create another scene with everything off and add it to the Scenes - Scripts To Turn OFF section. See the examples below:

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

SETTINGS HELP

1. Trigger Groups - How they work and why we use them.

2. Dynamic Lighting

3. Sun Elevation Condition

4. Ambient Light Condition

5. Time Condition Including Night Lights Time - More information?

6. Bypass

7. Night Lights - Entity State condition?

TIPS AND TRICKS

1. Toggle Helper

  • Learn how to create a toggle helper here.

2. Scenes & Scripts - Night Light Glow

  • Get more information on setting up scenes, scripts, and a Night Light Glow here.

3. Template Sensor

  • Enhance your automations with template sensors. Find a detailed how-to with examples here.

4. Special Event Lighting

  • Discover how to set up lighting for special events like Halloween, Christmas, New Year, and more here.

5. Schedule Helper & Times of the Day Helper

  • Learn how to set up these helpers, plus some pro tips here.

6. Using Multiple Ambient Light Sensors in Automation’s

  • Yes, it’s possible! Follow the steps here.

5. Setting Up a Schedule Helper with Sun Condition

  • Learn how to combine a schedule helper with a sun condition, plus a pro tip here.

UPDATES OF BLUEPRINT

1. How do you update the blueprint without deleting or recreating existing automations?

The update process depends on your Home Assistant version and installation method. Follow the steps below, and be sure to review the section on Things to Do When Updating. Occasionally, changes are made to improve the blueprint, so it’s essential to check the release notes for detailed instructions on what is required.

Things that need to be done when updating?

  • From version 4.7 - 6.9 to version 7.0 and above: Click here
  • From version 4.5 - 4.6 to version 4.7: Click here
  • From version 3.8 - 4.4 to version 4.5: Click here
  • From version 3.2 - 3.7 to version 3.8: Click here
  • From version 2.9 - 3.1 to version 3.2: Click here
  • From version 1.8 - 2.8 to version 2.9: Click here
  • From version 1.4 - 1.7 to version 1.8: Click here
  • From version 1.1 - 1.3 to version 1.4: Click here
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