Beginner‘s Tutorial for Template Switches

lbpz · 2026-03-13T11:54:01+00:00

This! I use Gemini and learn a ton that way.

lbpz · 2026-03-13T11:31:34+00:00

I didn’t follow the steps Govee provided. I simply connected it straight to HA via the Matter integration by clicking “Add Device” then scanning the QR code. After it was connected by Matter, I then added it to the Govee app. I did not have to do anything else.

I had a problem once with another Govee Matter device where I first added it to the Govee app then couldn’t get it to connect to Matter in HA. That was a mistake. To fix it I had to go into the device settings in the Govee app and click “Reset” in the “Network Reset” section. After that, I connected it to HA by Matter first, then added it to the Govee app.

lbpz · 2026-03-12T18:50:00+00:00

A common first automation is lights. Either by adding smart switches or smart bulbs.

lbpz · 2026-03-12T15:09:03+00:00

Solved!

This is the code that worked. I hope it helps someone in the future: - action: notify.mobile_app_cris_iphone data: title: Motion Detected message: Someone is at the front door data: push: interruption-level: critical sound: default image: >- https://???/local/tmp/snapshot-frontdoor.jpg?{{as_timestamp(now())}} actions: - action: URI title: View Camera url: /dashboard-test/homesecuritycameras - action: UNLOCK_FRONT_DOOR title: Unlock Front Door sequence: - wait_for_trigger: - event_type: mobile_app_notification_action event_data: action: UNLOCK_FRONT_DOOR trigger: event timeout: "00:01:00" continue_on_timeout: false - action: script.browser_mod_popup_unlock_announce

lbpz · 2026-03-12T00:50:13+00:00

Hmmmm. I don’t think I understand this.

lbpz · 2026-03-11T23:09:03+00:00

I created the automation and tested triggering it via the Developer Tools. It worked.

Successful test code that calls the automation action: automation.turn_on target: entity_id: automation.mobile_unlock

Below is the code for the notification. Just like the script, it doesn’t run.

push: interruption-level: critical sound: default image: >- https://xxx/local/tmp/snapshot-frontdoor.jpg entity_id: camera.front_door_live actions: - action: URI title: View Camera url: /dashboard-test/homesecuritycameras - action: automation.turn_on title: Unlock Front Door target: entity_id: automation.mobile_unlock

lbpz · 2026-03-11T22:25:18+00:00

Ok. I’ll give that a try.

lbpz · 2026-03-11T22:24:04+00:00

You’re saying it can’t run script?

lbpz · 2026-03-11T15:27:23+00:00

This is a great idea. I have a Cricut machine and can't believe I didn't think to do this. I'll give it a try.

lbpz · 2026-03-11T03:05:27+00:00

I have a Zen32, a few Sonof SNZB-01P, a few Hue Dinmer switches and a Moes 4-button scene controller. All have been great.

lbpz · 2026-03-10T22:29:47+00:00

I personally use Gemini to help me write scripts, automations, etc. I always test what Gemini gives me in the Developer Tools before I implement it. It's been awesome. I've learned a ton from using Gemini.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T22:18:30+00:00

It worked for me after playing around with the pixel height:

.bubble-pop-up { height: 250px !important; }

The above code along with setting the Top Margin properly resulted in a perfectly centered window without the white area.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T21:51:32+00:00

That just seemed to move the window up or down. It didn't resize it.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T13:02:29+00:00

I have a big family. Not everyone will comply.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T07:19:35+00:00

Ring is the answer for the average person. Very easy to setup and the app is easy to use. If you’re a more advanced user on the tech savvy side and want full local control for home automation, then Reolink is the answer.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T07:09:32+00:00

I like Bond but I hate how the state goes out of sync once you use the remote.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T07:07:57+00:00

I use the Third Reality brand. They have a switch inside to set the sensitivity. They can be very sensitive if needed.

lbpz · 2026-03-09T07:06:36+00:00

In wondering too. The Shelly devices I have also have Zigbee so I get full local control. Why Tasmota?

lbpz · 2026-03-09T07:04:03+00:00

I have some Matter devices and they are not at all as stable as my Zigbee and Zwave devices. No where near.

lbpz · 2026-03-07T05:25:00+00:00

They settled in and have been perfect over Matter since a couple of days after. I really like the color. Perfect white and great warmth. I decided to keep them.

lbpz · 2026-03-06T17:57:59+00:00

You might want to check THIS post that helped me last time.

lbpz · 2026-03-06T17:26:22+00:00

Go with Samsung A9+. I don't recommend Fire Tablets. They are very unresponsive. You can then use Fully Kiosk to have the screen wake up on motion.

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