-
Notifications
You must be signed in to change notification settings - Fork 0
/
4. Exploring how to use a wall switch
114 lines (88 loc) · 8.38 KB
/
4. Exploring how to use a wall switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
"Show me the yaml automation for your Redundancy check. For your smart wall switch override suggestion, I will give you the entity_ids and device names for the smart switch I have installed so you can create accurate yaml code. I like the idea of the guest mode concept. I think the wall switch should trigger this mode. Then when the room is no longer occupied, everything should go back to the normal mode. This way, if the wall switch is used, it's only for as long as anyone remains in the room. As I understand your suggestion, automations will need to incorporate your 'smart wall switch integration' features, so please include those."
---------------------------
(lots of yaml code which I wasn't ready to do anything with; I need to explore these ideas further. A while later, I told it to defer showing me yaml code until I'm ready).
Summary of Automations
Redundancy Check Automation: Ensures the presence sensor state is re-evaluated a few seconds after initial detection.
Guest Mode Activation: Activates guest mode when the wall switch is used.
Disable Guest Mode When Empty: Deactivates guest mode when the room becomes empty.
Conditional Automation for Lighting: Controls lighting based on presence unless guest mode is active.
These YAML configurations will help to create a more robust and user-friendly automation system for your theatre room, enhancing both functionality and guest experience.
---------------------------
"The smart switch in the room is a Philips Hue dimmer switch. Are you familiar with it?"
---------------------------
Yes, I am familiar with the Philips Hue dimmer switch. The Philips Hue dimmer switch has multiple buttons that can be configured to control various functions. Typically, it has buttons for on, off, dim up, and dim down.
Given this, I'll revise the automations to include the specific actions you can perform with the Hue dimmer switch. We will assume the following:
The on button press will activate guest mode.
The off button press will disable guest mode manually, if needed.
The dim up and dim down buttons will be used for manual lighting control and should prevent automatic lighting changes when in guest mode.
Summary
Enable Guest Mode via Hue Dimmer Switch: Activates guest mode when the 'on' button is pressed.
Disable Guest Mode via Hue Dimmer Switch: Deactivates guest mode when the 'off' button is pressed.
Disable Guest Mode When Room is Empty: Deactivates guest mode when the room becomes empty.
Conditional Automation for Lighting: Controls lighting based on presence unless guest mode is active.
Redundancy Check Automation: Ensures the presence sensor state is re-evaluated a few seconds after initial detection.
These configurations should enhance the functionality and user experience of your theater room.
---------------------------
"Couldn't we combine activating guest mode with setting the room's lights to a preconfigured setting? So when the ON button is pressed, guest mode is activated and the lights change to a specified setting. When the OFF button is pressed, guest mode is deactivated. The dim up and dim down buttons can raise and lower brightness on the lights that have that feature."
---------------------------
Absolutely, we can combine activating guest mode with setting the room's lights to a preconfigured setting when the ON button is pressed. Similarly, we can set the OFF button to deactivate guest mode and turn off the lights. The dim up and dim down buttons can adjust the brightness of the lights.
Summary
Enable Guest Mode and Set Lighting: Activates guest mode and sets lighting to a specified brightness when the on button is pressed.
Disable Guest Mode and Turn Off Lighting: Deactivates guest mode and turns off the lights when the off button is pressed.
Dim Lights Up: Increases brightness when the dim up button is pressed, only if guest mode is active.
Dim Lights Down: Decreases brightness when the dim down button is pressed, only if guest mode is active.
Disable Guest Mode When Room is Empty: Deactivates guest mode when the room becomes empty.
Redundancy Check Automation: Ensures the presence sensor state is re-evaluated a few seconds after initial detection.
These automations should provide a seamless experience for you and your guests, ensuring that the lighting and guest mode functions work as expected.
---------------------------
"The switch has 4 buttons with the following entity names: event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_1, event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_2, event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_3 - the dim down
buttonevent.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_4 - the "OFF" button"
---------------------------
Summary
Enable Guest Mode and Set Lighting: Activates guest mode and sets lighting to a specified brightness when the on button (event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_1) is pressed.
Disable Guest Mode and Turn Off Lighting: Deactivates guest mode and turns off the lights when the off button (event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_4) is pressed.
Dim Lights Up: Increases brightness when the dim up button (event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_2) is pressed, only if guest mode is active.
Dim Lights Down: Decreases brightness when the dim down button (event.hue_dimmer_switch_theatre_button_3) is pressed, only if guest mode is active.
Disable Guest Mode When Room is Empty: Deactivates guest mode when the room becomes empty.
Redundancy Check Automation: Ensures the presence sensor state is re-evaluated a few seconds after initial detection.
These automations should provide a seamless experience for you and your guests, ensuring that the lighting and guest mode functions work as expected.
---------------------------
"stop producing yaml for now"
---------------------------
Got it! Let's focus on discussing the automations and ideas conceptually for now.
Summary of Recommendations
Guest Mode Activation via Hue Dimmer Switch:
On Button: Activates guest mode and sets the lighting to a preconfigured brightness.
Off Button: Deactivates guest mode and turns off the lights.
Dim Up Button: Increases the brightness of the lights if guest mode is active.
Dim Down Button: Decreases the brightness of the lights if guest mode is active.
Redundancy Check for Presence Sensor:
Ensure the presence sensor re-evaluates the room status a few seconds after detecting presence to account for multiple people entering simultaneously.
Disable Guest Mode When Room is Empty:
Automatically turn off guest mode when the room becomes empty, ensuring all automations revert to their normal behavior.
Enhancements and New Uses
Voice Control Integration:
Use voice commands to activate different modes (e.g., "Start movie night" or "Activate gaming mode").
Enhanced Guest Experience:
Create welcoming scenes that adjust lighting and play a welcome message when new people enter the room.
Smart Device Integration:
Integrate smart blinds or curtains to automatically adjust based on the activity.
Use smart thermostats to adjust the temperature based on the room's occupancy and activity.
Activity-Based Lighting and Audio Profiles:
Set up different profiles for activities like watching movies, gaming, or reading. Each profile can adjust lighting, audio, and even HVAC settings to suit the activity.
Room Usage Notifications:
Send notifications to your phone or a smart display when the room is in use, indicating the current mode and activity.
Multi-Purpose Space:
Utilize the room for meetings, video conferencing, exercise, or even as a playroom for kids. Automate the environment settings to suit each use case.
Interactive Gaming and Relaxation:
Create immersive gaming experiences with dynamic lighting and sound adjustments.
Set up a relaxation mode with soft lighting, ambient sounds, and comfortable seating positions.
Conceptual Flow for Guest Mode
Entering the Room:
Upon detecting presence, the system evaluates if the guest mode is needed.
If the on button is pressed on the Hue dimmer switch, guest mode is activated, and lighting is adjusted to a preconfigured setting.
Adjusting Lights:
While in guest mode, pressing the dim up or dim down buttons on the Hue dimmer switch will adjust the light brightness manually without reverting to automatic adjustments.
Exiting the Room:
When the room becomes empty, guest mode is automatically deactivated, and all settings return to their default automated behavior.
These concepts and recommendations aim to enhance the functionality and user experience of your theater room, making it more versatile and enjoyable for various activities.