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Configuration Automation

Jason Rhubottom edited this page Apr 19, 2026 · 1 revision

Automation

Variables Default Range Description
Minimum Delta Position 2 1-90 Minimum position change required before another change can occur
Minimum Delta Time 2 Minimum time gap between position change
Start Time "00:00:00" Earliest time a cover can be adjusted after midnight
Start Time Entity None The earliest moment a cover may be changed after midnight. Overrides the start_time value
Manual Override Duration 2 hours Minimum duration for manual control status to remain active
Manual Override reset Timer False Resets duration timer each time the position changes while the manual control status is active
Manual Override Threshold None 1-99 Minimal position change to be recognized as manual change
Manual Override ignore intermediate states False Ignore StateChangedEvents that have state opening or closing
End Time "00:00:00" Latest time a cover can be adjusted each day
End Time Entity None The latest moment a cover may be changed . Overrides the end_time value
Adjust at end time False Make sure to always update the position to the default setting at the end time. Only fires when Automatic Control is ON β€” if Automatic Control is disabled, covers stay where they are at end time.
Motion Sensors (Occupancy-based control)
Motion Sensors for Occupancy Control None (empty) List of binary sensors that control sun positioning based on room occupancy. When ANY sensor detects motion, covers use automatic positioning. When ALL sensors show no motion for the timeout duration, covers return to default position. Leave empty to disable feature.
Motion Timeout Duration 300 30-3600 Duration (in seconds) to wait after last motion before returning covers to default position. Prevents rapid position changes when motion sensors toggle frequently. Default: 300 seconds (5 minutes).

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