Start timer from a switch

Hi everyone, this feature is now implemented in Hue Essentials. Please make sure you are using the latest version. Below you can find how to create a timer automation for a switch.

How to create a timer automation on a switch:

  1. Open Hue Essentials
  2. Go to the Devices tab
  3. Select your smart switch
  4. Select the button you want to create this automation for
  5. Tap the + button under the Automation header
  6. Tap the Add action button and select Wait
  7. Set a wait time of 10 minutes (or whatever time you want)
  8. Tap the Add action button and select Toggle group
  9. Select a room/group and set the state to Toggle, Switch on, or Switch off (depends on what you want)
  10. Save the automation

Instead of toggling a group, you could instead toggle an individual light, or toggle a scene

For more information on the automations, see the following topic and linked topics: Automation in Hue Essentials

If you have any questions or feedback, please let me know!

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