This is possible when you configure smart home devices to make things happen automatically.
Let me walk you through the automations I use to make my life easier.
The same is true of the devices within your smart home.
All are controlled by the Hue app under parameters > Accessories > Motion Sensors.
When anyone walks into the kitchen, the sensor switches on thePhilips Hue Lightstripsused as under-cabinet lighting.
Here I have two configs, depending on the time of day.
In all cases, the lights automatically switch off a few minutes after motion ceases.
You may need to experiment with both motion sensitivity and timing to find the most reliable approach.
I useEve Energy smart plugs, but they all work in the same way.
They’re controlled by the second-generation bridge, which is HomeKit-compatible, and I have several automations for them.
This lets in enough light to gently wake me, without blinding me.
Half an hour later, the blind opens fully.
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Both automations are triggered on weekdays only.
When it’s time to start work, these switch to a cold and bright light, for concentration.
That switches off all the lights in the apartment.
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Consider thefree open-source smart home platform Home Assistant.
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