Lights turn on based on multiple criteria (AND)

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Light the Way: A powerful Groovy smart lighting solution for many lights and conditions

I would like a smart lighting solution for the perimeter of my house to “Light the Way” for myself and my guests as we make our way around it. For example, consider a simple scenario with three positions that require lighting: the driveway (where guests arrive), the walkway (to the front door) and the front porch. Using various sensors, I would like the lights to be brightest where the guest currently is and for the brightness of further lights to fade away by distance. Unfortunately, I have not found an existing SmartThings solution to solve this simple problem – much less my real problem which involves many more lights, many more sensors and other conditions. I have had some success with webCoRE but found that I quickly outgrew its limitations and that maintenance was a nightmare. It …