Debounce fridge door open alerts

config/packages/README.md

@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ Live collection of plug-and-play Home Assistant packages. Each YAML file in this
 | --- | --- | --- |
 | [alarm.yaml](alarm.yaml) | NodeMCU-powered perimeter monitoring with arm/disarm helpers and rich notifications. | `binary_sensor.mcu*_gpio*`, `group.family`, notify + siren scripts |
 | [alexa_media_player.yaml](alexa_media_player.yaml) | Alexa Media helper sensors including stable bedroom wake-alarm wrappers for Carlo and Stacey plus a combined next-wake view. | `sensor.last_alexa`, `sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm`, `sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm_source`, `binary_sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm_active` |
+| [fridge.yaml](fridge.yaml) | SmartThinQ fridge monitoring with a confirmed-open door helper so short status-refresh pulses do not trigger alerts or speech. | `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open`, `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open`, `script.notify_engine`, `script.speech_engine` |
 | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT-based control + status for both garage doors, feeding entry/exit lighting routines. | `cover.large_garage_door`, `cover.small_garage_door`, `sensor.garadget_reflection` |
 | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door August smart lock with Alexa Show camera pop-up when unlocked. | `lock.front_door`, media_player actions for front doorbell camera |
 | [holiday.yaml](holiday.yaml) | REST-driven US holiday + flag sensors that color scenes and exterior lighting. | `sensor.holiday`, `sensor.flag`, JSON feed at `config/json_data/holidays.json` |

config/packages/blink.yaml

@@ -18,11 +18,6 @@ automation:
         above: 60
         for:
           minutes: 20
-      - platform: state
-        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
-        to: 'on'
-        for:
-          minutes: 10      
       - platform: event
         event_type: event_fridge_still_hot_loop
 
@@ -34,7 +29,7 @@ automation:
           above: 60
 
         - condition: state
-          entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+          entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open
           state: 'on'
 
     action:
@@ -44,19 +39,17 @@ automation:
           value1: >
             {% if trigger.platform == 'numeric_state' %}
               The Blink camera temperature sensor has detected {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees for over 20 minutes.
-            {% elif trigger.platform == 'binary_sensor' and trigger.entity_id == 'binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open' %}
+            {% elif is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open', 'on') %}
-              The fridge door has been open for over 10 minutes.
+              The SmartThinQ fridge door sensor is still confirmed open, and the Blink camera temperature is {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees.
             {% else %}
-              The fridge is still hot after the previous alert. The fridge temperature is {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees. {% if is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open', 'on') %}The fridge door is currently open.{% endif %}
+              The fridge is still hot after the previous alert. The fridge temperature is {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees.
             {% endif %}
           who: 'family'
           group: 'information'
 
-      - wait_template: "{{ states.group.family.state == 'home' }}"
-
       - service: script.speech_engine
         data:
-          value1: "Please check the fridge. The fridge temperature is {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees for over 20 minutes. {% if is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open', 'on') %}The fridge door is currently open.{% endif %}"
+          value1: "Please check the fridge. The Blink camera temperature is {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees. {% if is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open', 'on') %}The SmartThinQ fridge door sensor is confirmed open.{% endif %}"
           no_fridge: 1
 
       - delay: 00:30:00

config/packages/fridge.yaml

@@ -4,37 +4,46 @@
 # Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
 # LG Fridge - SmartThinQ appliance monitoring - Fridge/freezer sensors via ThinQ integration. https://amzn.to/3lOYTCv.
-#  Centralizes the LG Fridge - SmartThinQ appliance monitoring package configuration and helpers.
+#  Debounces SmartThinQ door-open telemetry before fridge alerts and speech use it.
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Notes: SmartThinQ can briefly report the door open during appliance status refreshes; alerts use the confirmed helper below.
 ######################################################################
+template:
+  - binary_sensor:
+      - name: "Refrigerator door confirmed open"
+        unique_id: refrigerator_door_confirmed_open
+        device_class: door
+        availability: "{{ states('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open') not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] }}"
+        state: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open', 'on') }}"
+        delay_on:
+          minutes: 10
+        delay_off:
+          seconds: 30
+        attributes:
+          raw_sensor: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+          raw_state: "{{ states('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open') }}"
+
 automation:
   - alias: 'Fridge Door Open'
     id: 2346efcd-e8a8-4e86-b5b6-43eBl1nkFr1dge95D00r0pen
     mode: single
     trigger:
       - platform: state
-        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open
         to: 'on'
-        for:
-          minutes: 5
     condition:
       - condition: state
-        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open
         state: 'on'
     action:
       - service: script.notify_engine
         data:
           title: 'Fridge Door Open'
           value1: >
-            The fridge door has been open for more than 5 minutes. Please check and close the fridge door to avoid temperature issues.
+            The SmartThinQ fridge door sensor has been confirmed open for more than 10 minutes. Please check and close the fridge door to avoid temperature issues.
           who: 'family'
           group: 'information'
 
-      - wait_template: "{{ states.group.family.state == 'home' }}"
-
       - service: script.speech_engine
         data:
-          value1: "[Tell Household the Fridge Door is Open for more than 5 minutes]"
+          value1: "[Tell Household the Fridge Door is Open for more than 10 minutes]"
-
-      - delay: 00:30:00
-      - event: event_fridge_door_open

config/templates/speech/briefing.yaml

@@ -88,11 +88,14 @@
   {%- macro fridge() -%}
     {% set freezer = states('sensor.refrigerator_freezer_temp') %}
     {% set fridge = states('sensor.refrigerator_fridge_temp') %}
-    The internal temperature of the refrigerator is currently {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees.
+    {% set blink_temp = states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') %}
+    {% if blink_temp not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] %}
+    The internal temperature of the refrigerator is currently {{ blink_temp }} degrees.
+    {% endif %}
     {% if freezer not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] and fridge not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] %}
     The freezer temperature is {{ freezer }} degrees and the fridge temperature is {{ fridge }} degrees.
     {% endif %}
-    {% if is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open', 'on') %}The fridge door is currently open.{% endif %}
+    {% if is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open', 'on') %}The fridge door is confirmed open.{% endif %}
   {%- endmacro -%}
 
   {%- macro window_check() -%}
@@ -291,7 +294,10 @@
     {{ lightning() }}
     {% endif %}
 
-    {% if (states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature')|int(0) > 55 or states('sensor.refrigerator_freezer_temp')|float > 5 or states('sensor.refrigerator_fridge_temp')|float > 50 or is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open', 'on')) and no_fridge != 1 %}
+    {% set blink_temp = states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') | float(none) %}
+    {% set freezer_temp = states('sensor.refrigerator_freezer_temp') | float(none) %}
+    {% set fridge_temp = states('sensor.refrigerator_fridge_temp') | float(none) %}
+    {% if ((blink_temp is not none and blink_temp > 55) or (freezer_temp is not none and freezer_temp > 5) or (fridge_temp is not none and fridge_temp > 50) or is_state('binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open', 'on')) and no_fridge != 1 %}
     {{ fridge() }}
     {% endif %}