I have a Z-Wave blind controller (Zipato Micro Module Motor Control) that integrates just fine and is recognized as a blind controller. All functions works as expected. I want to automate open close at Sunrise and Sunset but only specific time is supported in the standard controls. I haven’t found a smartapp that has this feature for blind control.
Anyone have an ideas of how to implement this simple capability. I am technical but many years since I have written code.
Thanks
Doug
Don’t know if it works for you.
Install the App “Smart Lighting” from the Automation tab and then add a Smart App. It is in the Light and Switches section.
There you can add a scene. Try if you can choose the blinds.
Define open and close at sunrise and sunset.
Grtn Ben
I tried to use the Smart Lighting" smart app, but the blinds were not able to be picked. I will see if I can create a scene where I add it. Thanks!
It used to be the optimal answer was just alter your DTH or use a Virtual DTH to have your Blinds look like a Dimmer Switch instead.
There’s really no need for Blinds to be treated differently than a Lightbulb.
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Thanks. You said “used to be”, is there a better option now? I am very surprised no one has developed a smartapp for blinds that has sunrise/sunset.
I still think pretending to be a Light (Dimmer Switch) is the best option.
But Scenes now support Blinds directly, and Scenes can be called from Routines.
Maybe an overkill for the requested, but have a look, Ideas for controlling blinds based on weather?.