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

JohnS
Community Member

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

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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

 

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JohnS
Community Member

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.

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

 

GarrettDS
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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