I have created a new thread for you to discuss the various options for turning lights off after inactivity in a room. That’s getting kind of off topic for this particular thread, but you’ll be able to discuss details there:
Continuing the discussion from [VFAQ: Lighting Control Options for UK SmartThings]
https://community.smartthings.com/t/vfaq-lighting-control-options-for-uk-smartthings/26252/54
There are many threads in the forums discussing how to handle the issue of lights turning off too early, but now that Rule Machine and SmartZone Manager exist, the answers given in the previous threads might not be the best solutions.
There are several general approaches that most people use, just depending on preference and local circumstances.
One) use multiple devices to cover different areas. The devices might be different types.. For example, a motion sensor might trigger lights to come on when a person enters the room, but then a multi sensor or weight sensor attached to the chair or couch might be much m…
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