Add script for dynamic downstairs temperature control in climate.yaml, consolidating existing automation logic into a single sequence. Update README.md to reflect new Nest climate control features and improve device descriptions.

2025-12-03 11:31:42 +00:00 · 2025-11-26 14:53:47 -05:00
parent aa18331b51
commit 64d9e6c6ac
3 changed files with 56 additions and 97 deletions
--- a/config/packages/climate.yaml
+++ b/config/packages/climate.yaml
@@ -118,6 +118,52 @@ script:
        target:
          entity_id: sensor.upstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change

+  set_downstairs_target_temp_based_on_conditions:
+    alias: Set Downstairs Target Temperature Based on Conditions
+    mode: single
+    sequence:
+      - choose:
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: state
+                entity_id: group.family
+                state: 'not_home'
+            sequence:
+              - service: climate.set_preset_mode
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  preset_mode: 'eco'
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: and
+                conditions:
+                  - condition: state
+                    entity_id: group.family
+                    state: 'home'
+                  - condition: numeric_state
+                    entity_id: sensor.pirateweather_temperature
+                    above: 92
+            sequence:
+              - service: climate.set_hvac_mode
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  hvac_mode: cool
+              - service: climate.set_temperature
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  temperature: 78
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: state
+                entity_id: group.family
+                state: 'home'
+            sequence:
+              - service: climate.set_hvac_mode
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  hvac_mode: cool
+              - service: climate.set_temperature
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  temperature: 80
+
 ##############################################################################
 ###  AUTOMATIONS - Thermostat schedules, guardrails, and presence/weather logic
 ### Some shutoff automations are also in the ALARM.yaml package when windows/doors are left open.
@@ -253,39 +299,7 @@ automation:
        data:
          entity_id: climate.downstairs
          hvac_mode: cool
-      - choose:
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: and
-                conditions:
-                  - condition: numeric_state
-                    entity_id: sensor.pirateweather_temperature
-                    above: 92
-                  - condition: state
-                    entity_id: group.family
-                    state: 'home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 78
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 80
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'not_home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_preset_mode
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  preset_mode: 'eco'
+      - service: script.set_downstairs_target_temp_based_on_conditions
          
 # Set thermostats to eco mode when everyone is away
  - alias: 'Set Thermostats to Eco When Away'
@@ -314,7 +328,7 @@ automation:
      - service: climate.set_temperature
        data:
          entity_id: climate.upstairs
-          temperature: 84
+          temperature: 83

  # Automation: Set Thermostats Back to Cool Mode
  - alias: 'Set Thermostats to Cool When Home'
@@ -347,28 +361,7 @@ automation:
            - climate.downstairs
            - climate.upstairs
          hvac_mode: cool
-      - choose:
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: numeric_state
-                entity_id: sensor.pirateweather_temperature
-                above: 92
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 78
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 80
+      - service: script.set_downstairs_target_temp_based_on_conditions
      - service: climate.set_temperature
        data:
          entity_id: climate.upstairs
@@ -431,46 +424,6 @@ automation:
          entity_id: climate.downstairs
          temperature: 77
      - delay: "00:20:00"
-      - choose:
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'not_home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_preset_mode
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  preset_mode: 'eco'
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: and
-                conditions:
-                  - condition: state
-                    entity_id: group.family
-                    state: 'home'
-                  - condition: numeric_state
-                    entity_id: sensor.pirateweather_temperature
-                    above: 92
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_hvac_mode
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  hvac_mode: cool
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 78
-          - conditions:
-              - condition: state
-                entity_id: group.family
-                state: 'home'
-            sequence:
-              - service: climate.set_hvac_mode
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  hvac_mode: cool
-              - service: climate.set_temperature
-                data:
-                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
-                  temperature: 80
+      - service: script.set_downstairs_target_temp_based_on_conditions
      - delay: "02:00:00"      # stops it from being triggered again too soon.