Time range with variable offset

Third party integrations Node-RED
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Hi,

I want to have a time range check, with an offset which is calculated daily and saved to a variable. I have tried the time range node, but I can’t get it to take a variable in the offset option inputs. I am also looking for a trigger with the same ability.

Automation I am trying to achieve:

if (anyone arrives home and time is after sunset - offset)
   or (sunset - offset is reached and someone is already home)
then turn on light

Any ideas?

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You could try taking all the required messages from the nodes and simply calculate your desired results in a function node.

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This had crossed my mind, but I assumed I was missing something obvious as it seemed like a function many people would want and therefore something which would already be implemented.

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Seems like the EZTimer can do what you need.

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Thank you, I will take a look.