Velux Skylights Now Control Lights

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

Overview

The integration of Velux skylights with lighting systems allows homeowners to automate lighting based on natural light availability. This capability enhances convenience and energy efficiency by enabling lights to adjust automatically in response to the daylight entering through skylights.

Benefits

• Automated lighting adjustments improve energy savings.
• Increased comfort by eliminating the need to manually control lights.
• Enhanced ambiance in the home by synchronizing natural and artificial light.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to enable seamless control of indoor lighting in relation to the brightness of Velux skylights. The outcome is a home environment that adapts intelligently to changing light conditions throughout the day.

Preconditions

• Velux skylights installed and operational.
• Home Assistant configured to manage lighting controls.
• Compatible lighting devices integrated with Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: WLED Light Controller.

Actors

• Homeowner controlling the lights
• Family members benefiting from automated lighting
• Guests enjoying a well-lit environment

Trigger

The capability is triggered by changes in the brightness detected by the Velux skylights, either through time of day or light sensor readings.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Brightness Change Detected] -->|check| B{{Is it bright?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Turn Off Lights]
    C --> D[Result: Lights Off]
    B -->|No| E[Turn On Lights]
    E --> D[Result: Lights On]

Workflow Description

1. Monitor Brightness

The system continuously monitors the brightness level through sensors integrated with the Velux skylights.

2. Evaluate Light Conditions

When a change in brightness is detected, the system evaluates whether it is bright enough to turn off the lights.

3. Control Lighting

Based on the evaluation, the system either turns off or turns on the connected lights.

4. Notify Homeowner

The homeowner receives a notification about the lighting condition changes and actions taken.

5. Adjust Settings if Necessary

The homeowner can adjust the automated settings through Home Assistant if the lighting behavior needs modification.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the indoor lighting reflects the current natural light levels, with lights automatically turned on or off as needed.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with voice control for manual overrides.
• Add scheduling options for specific times of day.
• Include additional sensors for enhanced lighting control.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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