Custom Favorite Position Button for MotionBlinds

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

MotionBlinds now offers a convenient button for users to save and access their favorite shade positions quickly. This feature enhances user experience by allowing personalized control over natural lighting without needing to manually adjust each time.

Benefits

• Quick access to preferred lighting settings for different activities like reading or watching TV
• Enhanced convenience for family members and guests who can easily adjust blinds to their liking
• Eliminates the need for multiple adjustments, saving time and effort

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to provide a dedicated button that recalls a user’s favorite position for their MotionBlinds. This simplifies the process of controlling light levels and privacy, enhancing the overall comfort in the home.

Preconditions

• MotionBlinds installed and configured.
• Home Assistant integration set up.
• User-defined favorite position saved in the system.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Door and Window Sensors.

Actors

• Homeowner adjusting blinds for comfort
• Family member accessing favorite position for optimal lighting
• Guest wanting to adjust the ambiance in the room

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the user presses the favorite position button on the MotionBlinds interface.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User presses favorite position button] -->|check| B{{Is position saved?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Adjust blinds to favorite position]
    C --> D[Blinds positioned for optimal light]
    B -->|No| E[Prompt user to save a position]

Workflow Description

1. User Presses Button

The user interacts with the MotionBlinds interface by pressing the button designated for their favorite position.

2. System Checks Saved Position

The system verifies if a favorite position has been saved in the user’s settings.

3. Adjust Blinds

If a saved position exists, the blinds adjust automatically to that specified position.

4. Provide Feedback

The system provides visual feedback, indicating that the blinds are moving to the favorite position.

5. Confirm Position

Once the blinds reach the desired position, the system confirms the adjustment to the user.

Postconditions

The blinds are adjusted to the user’s favorite position, enhancing the comfort and ambiance of the space.

Optional Enhancements

• Add voice control capabilities through Alexa or Google Home
• Integrate with a schedule to automatically adjust blinds at specific times
• Allow multiple favorite positions for different times of day or activities

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)