Setting WCv3 with socket to turn off after X minutes

There is an ability to turn off the Socket light after x minutes in the accessory settings, but that is for simple motion only.

Unfortunately, the ability to ‘turn off after x minutes’ from a Rule still eludes V3 light accessories. However, there is a workaround if you have an unused Plug lying around.

You basically use the Plug as a memory device:

  • Make a Rule that says if the V3 sees a person, turn on the Socket light AND turn on the Plug.
  • Make a second Rule that says if the Plug has been on for 10 minutes, turn off the Plug AND turn off the Socket light.

Only glitch with this ATM is 2021 CFH Plugs (Bluetooth setup) currently have a glitch where they won’t stay on line reliably. This will hopefully be fixed soon. The workaround for that appears to be to touch the power switch twice? Or maybe you have an older Plug available?

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