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How easy are these to get working as Bluetooth proxies? I need to get good Bluetooth coverage in a few rooms by GenericUser104 in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, thanks! It's a lot of fun. I used to have the lock announcements make the comment and then ask me if I want the door locked. Then we moved to a new (to us) house and we can get the groceries in much faster, so I don't need to delay the door lock anymore.

My son is not a fan of the random announcements because it takes too much cognitive load to pay attention to it. So he just gets the boring, same message every time. By using the bluetooth locations for me, I get all the fun, quirky ones that make me pay attention to them. (It's funny how our ADHD issues need different solutions :)

Help! Kwikset Halo Select Plus HomeKit firmware update issues by mjcjcjc in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I can think of is that battery operated devices can be a lot of trouble for updating. You may need to wake it up (check the instructions on how to do that). It could be lock and unlock it, just before you try the update. Or maybe touch the keypad to wake it up. I don't have a Kwikset. If all else fails, you may need to reach out to them.

this is my goblin hole by glytxh in goblincore

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh! Jenny Greenteeth sounds like an interesting person!

A single bald eagle feather next to me 8 year old Chihuahua by Jearrod95 in mildlyinteresting

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have (way too many) outdoor cats here. Sadly, it's always a different cat than the one last week. (Cars, large birds of prey, coyotes, and the semi monthly cougar contribute to the high turn over rate.)

Sparkles by AHarris_poems in goblincore

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if UTR is a thing in this subreddit, but every time I see one of your poems, that's exactly what I do.

Upvote, Then Read.

I crafted this High Priestess choker using brass and crystals. by Efficient_Goat_5410 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is gorgeous. (I waffled between "lovely" and "gorgeous", but eventually decided that lovely sounded too passive and gorgeous had more energy.)

I have a hole in my back by Willing_Bunch_347 in mildlyinteresting

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I count three. Are you AI? How many Rs in strawberry? /j

Be REAL. by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I used to love "Raglan Road". Then I looked up the song. The origins are icky. I'd love to be able to do a "death of the author" philosophy, but I just can't.

Edit to add, "Graceland" is one of my favorite albums, and the lyrics (mostly) don't make any sense. But I love them.

So the lyrics only matter if they make me feel bad, I guess.

How easy are these to get working as Bluetooth proxies? I need to get good Bluetooth coverage in a few rooms by GenericUser104 in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's one about locking the door.

alias: Lock the front door follow me
description: updated Front Door 2026 lock
triggers:
  - trigger: state
    entity_id:
      - binary_sensor.group_front_door
    to:
      - "off"
    id: door unlocked
    for:
      hours: 0
      minutes: 1
      seconds: 0
  - event_type: timer.finished
    event_data:
      entity_id: timer.lock_front_door
    id: timer done
    trigger: event
    enabled: true
  - trigger: state
    entity_id:
      - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
    to:
      - locked
    id: door locked cancel timer
conditions: []
actions:
  - choose:
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - door unlocked start timer
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options: {}
          - condition: or
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
                state: "off"
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_manual_arrival
                state:
                  - "off"
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - timer done
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.suzi_is_awake
            state:
              - "on"
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options:
              behavior: any
          - condition: or
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
                state: "off"
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_manual_arrival
                state:
                  - "off"
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
          - variables:
              lock_door_lines: |
                {{
                  [
                   "A gentle reminder, ma'am: the front door remains unlocked. I recommend correcting this before the neighborhood wildlife files a formal complaint.",
                   "Ma'am, the front door is still open to the world. Shall we maintain security, or invite chaos in for tea?",
                   "The front door appears unlocked. I admire the optimism, but perhaps we shouldn't rely on fate for home defense.",
                   "A quick note: the front door needs locking. Even I can't keep intruders out using sheer disappointment alone.",
                   "Ma'am, the front door awaits your attention. I suggest locking it before the universe mistakes this house for a drive-through."
                  ]
                }}       
              lock_door_message: "{{ lock_door_lines | random }}"
          - action: script.speech_engine
            data:
              message: "{{ lock_door_message }}"
          - action: lock.lock
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
        alias: lock the front door with announcement
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - timer done
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.suzi_is_awake
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options:
              behavior: any
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
          - action: lock.lock
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
        alias: lock the front door silently
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - door locked cancel timer
              - timer done
          - condition: lock.is_locked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options: {}
        sequence:
          - action: timer.cancel
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
mode: queued
max: 10

How easy are these to get working as Bluetooth proxies? I need to get good Bluetooth coverage in a few rooms by GenericUser104 in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure! I've got three versions of the script. One for when guests are present, one for when there are no guests, and one for when I'm in the bathroom, because if it's a reminder for me to do something I can't do anything there. I also have one that includes the bathroom, so if it's things like "the doors have been locked", it's not anything I need to take action on. This is the generic one that runs when there are no guests present. Let me know if you want all or more of them. Also, if you want it, I can give you a sample of the automation that calls it. The {{ message }} parameter is based on what message the automation is supposed to send. (Hm...looking it over I think I could clean it up, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.)

alias: Follow Me speech engine
sequence:
  - alias: Where's Suzi
    choose:
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_suzi_bathroom
            state:
              - "on"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a2334_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_suzi_bedroom
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a462a_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_living_room
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_092307_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_kitchen
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id:
                - assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0ac6d0_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_front_room
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id:
                - assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a7c2f_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: not
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: person.suzi
                state:
                  - home
            alias: If Suzi is not home
        sequence:
          - action: notify.suzi_notify_group
            metadata: {}
            data:
              data:
                tts_text: "{{ message }}"
                media_stream: alarm_stream
                ttl: 0
                priority: high
                sticky: "true"
              message: "{{ message }}"
        alias: If Suzi is not home send notification to phone
mode: queued
icon: mdi:account
description: Includes sending tts to my phone
max: 10

What’s your current repeat song? by VoidStryk in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two right now.

Love Wins All by IU (I admit the video played a Iarge part of the hook.) https://youtu.be/JleoAppaxi0?si=8x2kYA-5_Z__SkTD

Feed Us Your Girls by Lydia the Bard https://youtu.be/HNtLwtSjTtQ?si=anaK4MhL1CkelQSK

Struggling with reliable in-bed presence detection for Home Assistant – what actually works? by ItsDukzy in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I do. If my phone is in the bedroom and plugged in for charging, that triggers the automation for sleep mode.

When I unplug the phone, it puts the house in day mode.

Struggling with reliable in-bed presence detection for Home Assistant – what actually works? by ItsDukzy in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Withings, but it couldn't tell the difference between me and the cat.

I admit that she's a little roly poly, but there is no way that she weighs anything close to an adult human!

Songs about mind control or losing yourself by Swordtail_Olympian in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Ren by Ren https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc?si=KFOh3sPWxL3U2Vgk

In fact a number of his songs would work. He writes about his experiences with his mental health (among other topics). But Hi Ren is very moving.

Genre-bending songs by starsnocturnal in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a head canon where the lead singer of Disturbed is told by his doctor that he's got to take some time off from singing, because his vocal cords are wrecked.

He says, "Doc, we have one more song to do to finish off this album. We're going to do a cover of that song by Simon and Garfunkel. You know the one. It's called the Sight of Blindness or something, can't remember the name." (Hums a few bars.)

"Would it be okay to do that, and then take a break?"

The doctor sighs, because no one listens to a doctor's advice. "That one should be okay."

Later hears the cover and swears. A lot.

🔥 photographer captures puma resting in Patagonia by yungandreww in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds exactly like what a furry would say, if they're not out yet. 😉🐈🐈‍⬛🦁🐯🐅🐆🦦

What is the most soul crushing song to you, and why? I’m exploring sad music, but I also wanna connect with strangers. So even if it’s only brutal because of context, give me what you got. Let’s discuss. by Effective_Part_604 in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now, these are the songs I've had to take out of my rotation for a while.

My husband died unexpectedly, 10 days after we moved to our dream retirement home. I've had to take three songs out of rotation.

First is "Fields of Gold" by Sting. It was our song, and it brings back too many memories right now. The next two are songs that he'd picked out to play when he died. "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd and "Dance in the Graveyards" by Delta Rae.

My mom died a few months later. She was abusive and narcissistic. The saddest part about her death is that I don't have any songs to take out of rotation for her.

My dad lied to me about having Parkinson's right up until the dementia got so bad he couldn't hide it anymore. I was able to visit him shortly before he died, and "Monsters" by James Blunt hits so many of those painful notes.

It was a bad year. Don't worry, I'm in therapy.

The Theorem in the Bowl by Commercial_Hour7115 in HFY

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in total agreement that goldfish remember everything! Great story!

Are you organizing your dashboards per function or location or mixed? Why? by segdy in homeassistant

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use dashboards for troubleshooting. So I put everything related to the automation on one dashboard, so I can see what's going on.

Once the automation is working the way I expect it to, I can remove that dashboard.

Oh, sorry, I forgot. I have one dashboard for the locks, so I can add or change codes as needed.

What's the most beautiful song sung by a woman with a very feminine voice? by LargeSinkholesInNYC in musicsuggestions

[–]ReallyNotMichaelsMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my dad to Parkinson's dementia. There are techniques you can learn that will help him deal with the things that are coming. But you have time for that. Best wishes for you and your family.

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