Automation
Rules that run automatically without manual intervention.
Trigger types
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Time | Every day at 22:00 |
| Device | When a device becomes online |
Actions
- Turn a device on or off
- Execute a scene
Create an automation
- Automations → New
- Choose trigger and condition
- Define the action
- Enable Active
Scheduling
The server evaluates time-based automations every minute (everyMinute scheduler). In production, run php artisan schedule:work.
Tips
- Test the scene manually before linking it to an automation
- Avoid feedback loops (device triggering itself repeatedly)