Help with Home Assistant automation

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russelo

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#2759007 12-Aug-2021 12:11

I used to run a separate NR docker instance outside of HA. It works very well without any issues.

However I now switched to using the built-in NR integration of HA as its easier to manage new releases/revisions of NR.

mattenz

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#2759034 12-Aug-2021 13:41

russelo:

I used to run a separate NR docker instance outside of HA. It works very well without any issues.

However I now switched to using the built-in NR integration of HA as its easier to manage new releases/revisions of NR.

Won't that only work if HA has it's own machine (or virtual machine)?

russelo

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#2759071 12-Aug-2021 15:11

Ah yes, I've since moved HA to its own machine (HA Blue).

peejayw

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#2776665 12-Sep-2021 08:36

So if I was to use Node Red instead of HA automations, what would be the best node to determine dusk/dawn? Just to clarify, I am using a door/window sensor to switch on a light when the door is opened but only after dusk and before dawn.

Thanks.

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

Ge0rge

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#2776676 12-Sep-2021 08:47

peejayw:
So if I was to use Node Red instead of HA automations, what would be the best node to determine dusk/dawn? Just to clarify, I am using a door/window sensor to switch on a light when the door is opened but only after dusk and before dawn.

Thanks.

I use two, depending on what I am trying to achieve.

"Time Range" - which you can get it to use terms like night, dawn, dusk etc. Allows for offsets. Has built in piece for entering location coords.

"Sun events" - requires coords to be fed to it from another node.

Try the time range one first would be my suggestion.

peejayw

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#2776679 12-Sep-2021 08:53

Thanks, will try that tonight.

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

fearandloathing

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#2777123 12-Sep-2021 19:04

Use node-red and bigtimer.

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