Blind and Curtain Automation with Node-RED

Mastering Node-RED: Custom Alexa Commands + Node-RED Dashboard

by The Hook Up

The Hook Up covers custom Alexa commands and Node-RED Dashboard, including percentage-based controls useful for blind positioning. Demonstrates building voice commands and dashboard sliders that can manage window coverings.

Node-RED + Home Assistant How-To

by The Hook Up

The Hook Up explains how to integrate Node-RED with Home Assistant for device control, including cover entities like blinds and curtains. Covers service calls and entity state management for smart home devices.

Node-RED Pt.3: Trigger and Events: All nodes. Motion Lighting and Actionable Notifications.

by The Hook Up

The Hook Up explores trigger and event nodes in Node-RED that are essential for time-based and sensor-based automations. These techniques apply directly to blind and curtain scheduling based on triggers like sunrise and sunset.