I have a similar system at the moment. I use the labels for the type of device or sensor it is then I assign the name with what device its controlling i.e ZSwitch01 - Nuc Monitor (this tells me ita a generic zigbee smart plug, I use OZ for those from OZSmartThings and TSwtich for Tuya based ones) and have that first part of the name written on the device itself so that I know where it is when I need to find it when its not a light switch that is always going to be in the same location at all times then its just tied to the area its in for scene control. I also keep that naming convetion using the first part of the device name in the app if it comes with one it needs to setup like in the case of the Tuya wifi plugs so its all consistent and then I just use the device its controlling as the label when its added as a button on my streamdeck xl or I leave it as say TSwtich01 for those tuya ones for generic use. It's then nice and simple to make the automations organised with the devices as I set them up and I use similar naming conventions and labels i.e Motion Sensor: Bedroom Lights for the automation name then its Motion Sensor for the label etc For helpers I have the devices its going to be assigned to as the name with button if its to be used with a button action or toggle so I know this will toggle an automation it will be linked as i.e Alarm Toggle for the input boolean or Bedside Lamps Button for a control input to toggle two hue bulbs at the same time and I use the bedside lamps label with that button helper to put it into the automation that I need it in via call service actions. Overall HA is a very versitile system when you get setup right especially since they add/ed more options to organise things for what you want to control in and around the home.
Instructions are impossible to follow as the demonstration and the talking are far too fast to follow, and then the flashing lights started... Lets do it again but more methodically if the clip is to be of benefit to the majority
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Very Nice guide
Thanks 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
I have a similar system at the moment. I use the labels for the type of device or sensor it is then I assign the name with what device its controlling i.e ZSwitch01 - Nuc Monitor (this tells me ita a generic zigbee smart plug, I use OZ for those from OZSmartThings and TSwtich for Tuya based ones) and have that first part of the name written on the device itself so that I know where it is when I need to find it when its not a light switch that is always going to be in the same location at all times then its just tied to the area its in for scene control.
I also keep that naming convetion using the first part of the device name in the app if it comes with one it needs to setup like in the case of the Tuya wifi plugs so its all consistent and then I just use the device its controlling as the label when its added as a button on my streamdeck xl or I leave it as say TSwtich01 for those tuya ones for generic use.
It's then nice and simple to make the automations organised with the devices as I set them up and I use similar naming conventions and labels i.e Motion Sensor: Bedroom Lights for the automation name then its Motion Sensor for the label etc
For helpers I have the devices its going to be assigned to as the name with button if its to be used with a button action or toggle so I know this will toggle an automation it will be linked as i.e Alarm Toggle for the input boolean or Bedside Lamps Button for a control input to toggle two hue bulbs at the same time and I use the bedside lamps label with that button helper to put it into the automation that I need it in via call service actions.
Overall HA is a very versitile system when you get setup right especially since they add/ed more options to organise things for what you want to control in and around the home.
Great idea to add the “origination” app - may simplify troubleshooting a lot!
Instructions are impossible to follow as the demonstration and the talking are far too fast to follow, and then the flashing lights started... Lets do it again but more methodically if the clip is to be of benefit to the majority
Thank you for your feedback, will slow down. Just wanted to keep length of video shorter
@@brenvelm This is a very good approach. People can slow it down individually by reducing playback speed.
@@chrschra I wasn’t aware of that… Will it still make sense?
@@ucdailoi what do you mean?