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Routines that actually work.

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Movie Night Mode

Easy

Automatically dim lights, close blinds, and set the perfect ambiance when you start watching TV after sunset.

Good Morning Routine

Medium

Gradually turn on lights, start the coffee maker, and read out your calendar events when your alarm goes off.

Away Mode Security

Advanced

Simulate occupancy with random lights, lock all doors, and arm your security system when everyone leaves.

automations.yaml 
alias: "Movie Night Mode"
description: "Dim lights and set scene"
trigger:
  - platform: state
    entity_id: media_player.tv
    to: "playing"
condition:
  - condition: sun
    after: sunset
action:
  - service: scene.turn_on
    target:
      entity_id: scene.living_room_dim
  - service: cover.close_cover
    target:
      entity_id: cover.blinds
mode: single

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