[Solved] How to control timer device
Hi,
I am trying to use a timer device for switching off a plug switch, but I am unable to control the device with rules. I can see the device, press the buttons, but I can not set a timer value. What actions can I use to control the device?
Thanks in advance,
Frank
@ras37-pi Hi Frank, did you see the following “how-to” post?
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.", Hofstadter's Law
@mwittig Yes, but obviously I was stupid. I thought that this is a countdown timer, but it is a regular timer. So I just need to change my logic and it should work.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
Frank
@ras37-pi You’re welcome!
Maybe you can get around using the Timer device by drafting a rule like the following:
IF Coffeemachine is turned on THEN turn Coffeemachine off after 10 minutes
This will turn off the coffee machine (attached to the powr plug), 10 minutes after it had been turned on.
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.", Hofstadter's Law
@mwittig I want to build a sleep timer for a speaker above my bed so your suggestion would work. But I also want to control the timer (e.g. extend the time after which the speaker should shut off), so I will try the timer route. Does anything speak against using the timer device from your point of view?
Beste Grüße,
Frank
