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LightEffectSleep Changes Color Temperature of Light

Hello all!I have an automation setup that runs the LightEffectSleep action on my bedside lights. All of that is working as expected, however, whenever that action it runs it changes the Color/Color Temperature of my lights. This is unexpected behavio...

linkian19 by Community Member
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I want my nest camera to say "you are being recorded

I created a new automation when a person is detected to tell me on my hub that it detected a person. But I also want the Camera to say you are being recorded. Here is what I have so far.metadata:name: Detect Person on the Porchdescription: Make an an...

slickrick by Community Member
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Nest Thermostat

Hi, was wondering why there is no 'idle' state to set under thermostat mode? I see on, off, heat, cool and heat-cool. I have a light change colors when cool or heat is activated, but no way to return light to default color without an idle state. Same...

Device parameter used as variable

Hello guys,I would like to check, as condition if the ambient temperature is greater than setpoint temperature.How can I do it?If I put a condition like this:condition: type: device.state.TemperatureSetting state: thermostatTemperatureAmbient lessTha...

Theelect by Community Member
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Resolved! Exclude Device from Routine Actions if it is Turned Off

Hello all!I've been playing around with the new automation script editor and it's been a fun time!I've recently set up an automation that when I arm my security system it turns off various devices, turns on our bedroom TV and our nightstand lamps.Whe...

linkian19 by Community Member
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Check device current state

Hi,Is there a way I can check the current state of a device?The issue I have is I'm trying to create an automation that turns my light on 30min before sunset but only if my TV is switched on. It only works if I remove the condition so must be some is...