So I tried using Mode Manager, but it wasn't working as it was supposed to, and I ran into issues when Holidays would fall on weekdays. Someone recommended I use RM to control modes instead. I actually like this, since it allows me to "pause" modes, since they are rule based and not time based. So …

especially since if there is an "if" scenario, usually one half of the condition is met more frequently, and seems fine, and then all of a sudden weeks later I'll hit the other condition and can't pinpoint what went wrong and why it didn't work. Please either recommend a good testing method, or jus…

Can I just ask a question? Why are you overthinking modes? IMHO - that's exactly what's happening. When I started home automation I tried to figure out modes for every. Single. Thing. EVERYTHING. Do you know how difficult that becomes when you have 150+ devices and you decide that you need to add a …

HAHA I appreciate the sentiment. My Modes are just DAY, EVENING, NIGHT, WEEKEND that is it. (Truth is evening is probably superfluous, but it kinda came in the default and I left it) Because of the nature of who is home on various days of the week and at various times different devices need to be …

[image] jsc: ust trying to solidify the rules I have no so they just go automatically. I do have a few rules that are based on Modes, but really only like 2-3. Oh be still my heart. You are one that actually wants your house to look and interact like an old married couple. I like your way of …

very interesting, what is the "phone contact sensor"?

This [image] [Project] Homemade Smart Qi Charger ver 2.0 💬 Lounge [The following post has been edited to organize the final project.] About a year ago, I posted a project for a smart qi charger. Smart meant that it would trigger a change in my smart home. Well, I'm b…

cool project!! Would it not have been easier just to use a smart plug and measure the power being drawn through them?

[image] jsc: I do have a few rules that are based on Modes, but really only like 2-3. Most of my rules that are based on modes are mainly for lights as well. I have a kitchen automation that the lights above the cabinets are on after sunset, but dim down to 15% when there is not activity in t…

[image] jsc: Then, for Holidays - I created a virtual switch "Holiday Switch" and made a rule in RM: Trigger: "Holiday Switch" ON I have an entirely different use case, for setting my exterior lights to certain colors at night for different holidays (red/pink for Valentine's, green for st. P…

I'm kind of surprised nobody else has pointed out this fatal flaw. Evening: At Sunset -31min on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs turn on "Evening" Mode Night: At 8pm on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, turn on "Night" Mode What about those summer months when the sun only sets at 9pm? Your house will go in…

RM to control modes instead of Mode Manager, need Help with HOLIDAYS

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