How to create a porch light automation with motion detection

Sorry if this has been asked before but, how do I complete an automation that achieves the following:

At night, set the front porch light to 30%. If motion is detected set the light to 100% and then return it to 30% after the motion ends.


Any ideas on how?

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 3:34 AM

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Nov 21, 2025 3:41 AM in response to Eddee18

My iPhone's language is set to German, so phrasing may vary.

When you create the automation, and the very end of the process, you are shown a sheet summarizing what you have entered so far. On iOS 26, you recognize this sheet by the checkmark in the upper-right corner.

On that sheet, at the very bottom, there is a field that (in German) says something similar to "Turn off after" or "Deactivate". After selecting it, you may enter a time-frame after which the state the automation triggered deactivates.


I hope I could be of help

How to create a porch light automation with motion detection

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