Advanced Control Switches for Home Lighting

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

Overview

Hyperion’s advanced control switches enhance the control of home lighting systems, allowing users to customize lighting to fit their needs effortlessly. This capability addresses the challenge of managing various light settings and moods throughout the home with minimal effort.

Benefits

• Easily adjust lighting scenes for different activities, such as reading or watching movies.
• Control multiple lights with a single switch, reducing clutter and complexity.
• Enhance energy efficiency by automating lighting based on occupancy or time of day.

Intent

The purpose of Hyperion’s advanced control switches is to provide seamless and intuitive control over home lighting systems. This capability achieves a more responsive and personalized lighting environment that adapts to the homeowner’s lifestyle.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant configured with Z-Wave JS integration.
• Advanced control switches installed and connected to the lighting system.
• Devices compatible with Hyperion's control switches.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: WLED Light Controller.

Actors

• Homeowner adjusting lighting for a dinner party
• Family member setting a cozy scene for movie night
• Guest using a voice assistant to control lighting

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a manual switch press, voice command, or scheduled capability based on time or occupancy.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Switch Pressed or Voice Command] -->|check| B{{Light Scene Active?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Maintain Current Lighting]
    C --> D[Result: No Change]
    B -->|No| E[Activate New Lighting Scene]
    E --> F[Result: New Lighting Set]

Workflow Description

1. Switch Pressed or Voice Command Given

The user activates the control switch or issues a voice command to change the lighting.

2. Check Current Lighting Scene

The system checks if the requested lighting scene is already active.

3. Maintain Current Lighting or Activate New Scene

If the scene is active, the system maintains the current settings; otherwise, it activates the new scene.

4. Confirm Activation

The system confirms the change and adjusts the lights accordingly.

5. User Feedback

The user receives visual or audible feedback that the lighting has been adjusted.

Postconditions

The lighting system reflects the new settings, providing the desired ambiance or functionality based on user input.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart home routines for automated lighting based on time of day.
• Add remote control capabilities through a mobile app.
• Enable integration with security systems for automatic lighting during security alerts.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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