🔆 Smart Light - Entity - Sun Elevation - Ambient & Time Triggers

[Blacky]

FAQ - How do I use the triggers?

I’ll provide two examples: one for stairwell lighting and another for family room lamps. These examples will illustrate how you can use the new blueprint to create customized lighting solutions for different areas of your home.

Stairwell Lighting

Imagine your stairwell lights automatically glowing as the sun sets, and smoothly transitioning to OFF when the sun rises. Here’s how it works:

• ON: The lights turn on at sunset with a soft 10% brightness.
• Motion Detection: When motion is detected, the brightness ramps up to 50%, brightening your path.
• Motion Cleared: Once motion is cleared, the brightness dims back down to a gentle 10% glow.
• OFF: The lights automatically turn off when the sun rises.

This setup ensures your stairwell is always appropriately lit while saving energy when not in use!

Below is how you set it up:

1. First, we set up our sun triggers for both ON and OFF.

   

2. Add your lights into the Lights - Switches - Scenes - Scripts section.

   

3. Set your light control options to use brightness and transition. If desired, you can also adjust the colour settings here.

   

4. Next, we’ll enable night lights and use the state option. Then, select your motion sensor for the Night Lights - Entity State.

   

5. The add your lights into the Night Lights section.

   

6. Finally set your light control options to use brightness, transition and If lights are ON, adjust the lights when crossing over. If desired, you can also adjust the colour settings here.

   

7. Make sure to test everything to ensure it’s working correctly, then sit back, relax, and let the automation handle your stairwell lighting

Family Room Lamps

For a cozy family room ambiance:

• ON: The lamps light up as soon as the sun sets.
• OFF: They automatically turn off at 11 PM, ensuring you never have to worry about forgetting to switch them off.

Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with your family room lamps effortlessly adapting to your daily routine!

Below is how you set it up:

1. First, we set up our sun trigger for ON only.

   

2. Then, we set up the time trigger for OFF only.

   

3. Finally add your lights into the Lights - Switches - Scenes - Scripts section.

   

4. That night, make sure to test everything to ensure it’s working correctly. Then, sit back, relax, and let the automation handle your family room lighting!

Enjoy

Blacky

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