Bout to flip my switch!

dbennett3321 · September 1, 2021, 3:54am

Yes. I would like to create what would seem to be a simple rule but I can't got d*?$ figure it out!

I want a light to turn on when a contact switch opens. From this point I want the light to turn off when the first of two things happens

1 That contact closes or

2 Certain amount of time has elapsed.

Is this even freaking possible

I feel like an idiot here somebody tell me I'm not....

Or give me the answer and silently scold me

bjcowles · September 1, 2021, 4:37am

Trigger:
Contact open

Actions:
Turn light on
Wait for event: Contact closed --> Timeout: xx:xx
Turn light off

Vincent_The_Staat · September 1, 2021, 4:49am

Trigger Contact changes

[If contact is open] then
Turn on bulb
Turn off bulb -> delay (time X)
[Else If contact is closed and bulb is on] then
Turn bulb off
[End if]

jameslslate · September 1, 2021, 5:04am

Using Basic Rules:

dbennett3321 · September 1, 2021, 5:45am

Thanks guys turns out I'm just an idiot...

Vincent_The_Staat · September 1, 2021, 8:08am

Relax, you're a newbie. We've all been there.