Stop Effect in More-Info-Light

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

Overview

The ‘Stop Effect’ feature allows users to halt any ongoing light transitions in the home capability system, providing immediate control over lighting conditions. This capability enhances convenience, enabling homeowners to quickly adjust lighting without waiting for effects to complete.

Benefits

• Immediate control over lighting transitions for better ambiance adjustment
• Improves energy efficiency by stopping unnecessary light changes
• Enhances user experience by allowing quick responses to changing needs

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to provide homeowners with the ability to interrupt and stop light effects in their home capability system. This ensures that users can maintain desired lighting conditions without delay, fostering a more responsive home environment.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant is installed and configured.
• Lighting devices are integrated with Home Assistant.
• User has access to control the lighting through Home Assistant interface.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: WLED Light Controller.

Actors

• Homeowner adjusting lighting
• Family members interacting with the lighting system
• Guests requesting lighting changes

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the user manually selects the ‘Stop Effect’ option in the Home Assistant interface or through voice commands.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User selects Stop Effect] -->|check| B{Effect in progress?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Stop the current light effect]
    C --> D[Lighting returns to previous state]
    B -->|No| E[Exit without action]

Workflow Description

1. User Initiates Stop Effect

The user accesses the Home Assistant interface and selects the ‘Stop Effect’ button or uses a voice command.

2. System Checks Current State

The system checks whether any light effects are currently active that can be stopped.

3. Stop Effect Execution

If an effect is in progress, the system immediately halts the transition and preserves the current lighting state.

4. Return to Previous State

The lighting returns to its previous state prior to the effect, ensuring immediate user satisfaction.

5. User Confirmation

The system may provide a visual or auditory confirmation that the effect has been successfully stopped.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the lighting system ceases the current effect and maintains the last selected lighting state until further adjustments are made.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate additional voice control for stopping effects
• Allow scheduling of stop commands during specific times
• Add visual feedback through smart displays for confirmation

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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