I am trying to add a trigger to a rule that will turn on a group controlled by a Zooz toggle Dimmer. I can't get it to work. Below is the configuration:
Does it not toggle the lamps when the Bar Lights button 2 is pushed?
For the 2nd trigger, would using >=50 work for your use case? As it is now, unless you are able to set it exactly to 50%, it won’t toggle.
Note: Toggle will turn on if off and vice-versa. If you always want it to turn on, then “Set” should be used instead.
Yes, pushing button 2 on Bar Lights does work. There is no "Set" on the Zooz dimmer! I thought this was strange. See the options below:
There is, but that's an action (something you do to the the device), not a trigger (an event, often something that happened to the device). Equals would basically mean "just got set to" if that is indeed a trigger you're looking for, but that seems unlikely.
It might help to back up a bit: can you describe the automation you're trying to accomplish? Use regular language and don't think about things in terms of Rule Machine for a minute.
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Very simply: When the dimmer is turned on or off, not only does it control the lights connected to it, but also controls a group with other devices in it.
In that case, it seems like you want to use the "Switch" capability for the trigger. One simple implementation would be:
Trigger: Zooz switch on
Actions to run:
On: Other switches
Wait for event: Zooz switch off
Off: Other switches
You could also just use the Mirror app for this, which would definitely be easier if you also want level (not just on/off state) to come along for the ride. And if this is all you want, Rule Machine might be a bit overkill for this automation (e.g., Basic Rule could do it, and you'll likely have an easier time setting it up), but it can certainly work.
Good luck!
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