Below is a sample automation created using the Home Assistant YAML editor. This automation turns on and off a dimmer switch using an Insert with motion capabilities. In this case, the switch is controlling bathroom lights. The lights will immediately turn on when motion is detected, and turn off when no motion has been detected in 2.5 minutes (150 seconds).
- alias: ‘[Lights] Turn on bathroom lights using motion’
id: ‘lights_bathroom_lights_motion_turn_on’
trigger:
- platform: state
entity_id: sensor.motion
from: ‘off’
to: ‘on’
action:
- service: light.turn_on
data:
entity_id: light.dimmer
- alias: ‘[Lights] Turn off bathroom lights using motion’
id: ‘lights_bathroom_lights_motion_turn_offf’
trigger:
- platform: state
entity_id: sensor.motion
to: ‘off’
for:
seconds: 150
action:
- service: light.turn_off
entity_id: light.dimmer