Create an automation with time and sunset?

SmartApps & Automations Automation Ideas
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Hi All, I’m trying to create an automation between a specific time and sunrise/sunset
(If motion is detected between 11pm and sunrise; turn on light)

I seems you have to select 2 specific times or between sunrise and sunset. Any workarounds to do this? Thanks

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ask in the following thread if you can use the calendar functions to achieve the time(11pm) to sunrise using their Edge Driver.

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Hi @ny_robert

It can’t be done with automation.

If your region has access to smartligting app you can use it and it will not disappear with groovy

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I have asked for this function a few times. Having a set time to sunrise or from sunset to a certain time.

@nayelyz

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Thanks for confirming @Mariano_Colmenarejo & @eric182

I’ve created a work around by adding a virtual switch that turns on/off based on sunset/sunrise and included it in my if statement.

Example:
If it’s between 11PM & 8AM (choose an end time that will always be after sunrise)
and virtual switch is off
Then turn on light

A clunky way to do it but it works, so far

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what time frame is used for night in location mode?

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For me night time starts at 10 pm and ends 1 hour before sunrise