topic Re: How do I build a routine that both turns a device ON and OFF based on a scheduled time? in Home Automation

How do I build a routine that both turns a device ON and OFF based on a scheduled time?

JohnS — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:36:44 GMT

I am struggling building a routine for when we go away that will turn my lights ON and OFF based on a time schedule. I can build the custom routine with a starter “when the time is” that will turn the lights ON but how do I get the action to turn the lights OFF at a scheduled time.

Do I need to build an additional routine with a Starter that does the OFF action? If so, must I then speak both routine commands?

I would think there would be the functionality within a single routine to have multiple Starters based on time. “At 4:30 PM turn ON” at 10:30 PM Turn OFF

Re: How do I build a routine that both turns a device ON and OFF based on a scheduled time?

JohnS — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:50:09 GMT

I did just find the Delay Start function for my routine and I set it to 6 hours with the action to turn the lights OFF.

Re: How do I build a routine that both turns a device ON and OFF based on a scheduled time?

sporfrog — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:16:57 GMT

For anyone else who is looking here are some options:

This depends a little on what you want to do.

If you are using lights you can say something like "Turn Living Room Lamp on for 6 hours".

If you want to use a scheduled routine you can setup a routine that uses a delay start. The routine might look something like this:

Starter

When time is 4:30pm Every day

Action

Adjust Lights plugs and more
- Living Room Lamp - On
Delay Start
- After 6 hours
Adjust lights, plugs, and more
- Living room lamp - off

Re: How do I build a routine that both turns a device ON and OFF based on a scheduled time?

GarrettDS — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:33:47 GMT

Hey folks,
It looks like we have come to a solution so I'm going to be locking this thread. If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to create a new thread.

Have a great day.
Garrett DS