Build smarter automations with Dynamic Timers in Home Assistant! In this video I show how to create custom timer lengths, trigger complex actions when timers start and end, and keep everything organized in one YAML package. Perfect for automating Starlink, Peplink SpeedFusion, lighting, heaters, scripts, and more. Level up your Home Assistant dashboards, scripts, and automations with this powerful (and super simple) timer system.
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Using Timers
2:24 - Home Assistant UI vs. Packages
2:58 - Writing Timer YAML
4:33 - Constructing the Timer Script
5:16 - The Script Sequence
6:41 - The Peplink Rest Commands
7:22 - Customizing the YAML
7:52 - Building the Timer Dashboard