Currently, I have an automation that turns on my air conditioner for 37 minutes, every 3 hours. However, during that time, I cannot do anything like update, HAOS, etc. Because it breaks the timer, and then I have to manually shut it off.
Currently, I have an automation that turns on my air conditioner for 37 minutes, every 3 hours. However, during that time, I cannot do anything like update, HAOS, etc. Because it breaks the timer, and then I have to manually shut it off.
@shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip you may also want an additional automation to start your ac at a particular time and reset the timer if you are concerned about drift in your AC schedule. I could see, for example, ensuring that it’s running before you go to bed so it’s cool for example.
Definitely multiple automations is the answer, this is almost exactly how I manage my hydroponic tower, except that I don’t worry about the timer and I give it a manual run if I reboot (or don’t. the plants can go a few hours without running the pump).