Today’s video showcases my favorite home automation: the convenience of automated lights upon entering your house. This smart home setup involves configuring a device, likely using zigbee sensors, through a mobile app and web interface for seamless home automation. We’re diving into smart lighting to make your home more intuitive and comfortable.
In this video,
I walk through replacing a failing Zigbee contact sensor,
adding a motion sensor for reliability,
pairing everything in Zigbee2MQTT, and building clean Home Assistant automations that only trigger when it’s dark and someone is actually home.
We cover: Setting up new Zigbee sensors close to their final location
Pairing devices in Zigbee2MQTT Naming conventions that keep your setup tidy
Building “Entrance On” and “Entrance Off” automations
Using door + motion + sun conditions for reliable lighting
Handling edge cases like open doors and no movement
If you want your entrance light to behave exactly how you expect — no more guessing, no more dead sensors — this walkthrough will get you there.