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diff --git a/config/automation/Speech/guest_mode.yaml b/config/automation/Speech/guest_mode.yaml
index def3c9ea..85f09271 100755
--- a/config/automation/Speech/guest_mode.yaml
+++ b/config/automation/Speech/guest_mode.yaml
@@ -1,16 +1,13 @@
-#-------------------------------------------
-# Guest Mode Announcements
-# Description: Manages audio announcements for guest mode activation and deactivation
-#
-# Features:
-# - Announces when guest mode is enabled
-# - Provides weather summary for guests
-# - Resets guest mode when family returns home
-#
-# Integration: Uses speech_engine script for announcements
-# uses ChromeCast for audio output
-# Follow me on https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
-#-------------------------------------------
+######################################################################
+# @CCOSTAN - Follow Me on X
+# For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Guest Mode Speech - guest arrival/departure announcements.
+#  Announces guest-mode changes without mixing in vacation/house-sitter logic.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Related Issue: 793
+######################################################################
 - alias: 'Guest Mode Audio Feedback'
   id: 3622ba04-9a28-4c02-807c-be4abc663fe0
 
diff --git a/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/night_watchdog.yaml b/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/night_watchdog.yaml
index e3d07f5d..e453afaf 100755
--- a/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/night_watchdog.yaml
+++ b/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/night_watchdog.yaml
@@ -29,6 +29,14 @@
           - condition: state
             entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
             state: 'off'
+      - condition: and
+        conditions:
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+            state: 'on'
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+            state: 'off'
       - condition: and
         conditions:
           - condition: state
diff --git a/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/sunset_turn_on.yaml b/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/sunset_turn_on.yaml
index 1e7ffa2d..32d77740 100755
--- a/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/sunset_turn_on.yaml
+++ b/config/automation/Timed_Triggers/sunset_turn_on.yaml
@@ -22,10 +22,32 @@
 
   action:
     - delay: '00:{{ (range(1, 20)|random|int) }}:00'
-    - service: script.speech_engine
-      data:
-        call_dark_outside: 1
-        call_window_check: 1
+    - variables:
+        vacation_presence_delay_minutes: "{{ 90 + (range(15, 31) | random | int) }}"
+        vacation_presence_runtime_minutes: "{{ 240 + (range(15, 31) | random | int) }}"
+        vacation_presence_delay: >-
+          {{ '%02d:%02d:00' | format((vacation_presence_delay_minutes | int) // 60, (vacation_presence_delay_minutes | int) % 60) }}
+        vacation_presence_runtime: >-
+          {{ '%02d:%02d:00' | format((vacation_presence_runtime_minutes | int) // 60, (vacation_presence_runtime_minutes | int) % 60) }}
+        vacation_presence_switch: >-
+          {{ 'switch.office_accent' if (range(0, 2) | random | int) == 0 else 'switch.front_office_lamp' }}
+        vacation_presence_light: >-
+          {{ 'light.upstairs_lamp' if (range(0, 2) | random | int) == 0 else 'light.ikea_1' }}
+    - choose:
+        - conditions:
+            - condition: or
+              conditions:
+                - condition: state
+                  entity_id: group.family
+                  state: 'home'
+                - condition: state
+                  entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+                  state: 'on'
+          sequence:
+            - service: script.speech_engine
+              data:
+                call_dark_outside: 1
+                call_window_check: 1
     - service: homeassistant.turn_on
       entity_id:
         - switch.front_landscaping
@@ -40,25 +62,143 @@
         brightness: >
           {% if states.group.family.state == 'home' -%}
           10
+          {% elif is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on') and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off') -%}
+          35
           {% else %}
           150
           {% endif %}
-    - wait_template: >-
-       {{ states.group.family.state == 'home' }}
-    - service: homeassistant.turn_on
-      entity_id:
-       - group.master_bathroom_accents
-       - switch.back_landscaping
-       - switch.front_door_outlet
-       - switch.foyer_outlet
-       - switch.den_outlet
-       - switch.front_office_lamp
-       - switch.office_accent
-       - switch.living_room_outlet
-       - switch.living_room_tv_outlet
-    - service: light.turn_on
-      entity_id:
-       - light.living_room_accents
-       - light.upstairs_lamp
-       - light.ikea_1 #Upstairs Hallyway switchoutlet.
+    - choose:
+        - conditions:
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'off'
+          sequence:
+            - wait_template: >-
+                {{ states.group.family.state == 'home' }}
+            - service: homeassistant.turn_on
+              entity_id:
+               - group.master_bathroom_accents
+               - switch.back_landscaping
+               - switch.front_door_outlet
+               - switch.foyer_outlet
+               - switch.den_outlet
+               - switch.front_office_lamp
+               - switch.office_accent
+               - switch.living_room_outlet
+               - switch.living_room_tv_outlet
+            - service: light.turn_on
+              entity_id:
+               - light.living_room_accents
+               - light.upstairs_lamp
+               - light.ikea_1 #Upstairs Hallyway switchoutlet.
+        - conditions:
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'on'
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+              state: 'on'
+          sequence:
+            - service: homeassistant.turn_on
+              entity_id:
+               - group.master_bathroom_accents
+               - switch.back_landscaping
+               - switch.front_door_outlet
+               - switch.foyer_outlet
+               - switch.den_outlet
+               - switch.front_office_lamp
+               - switch.office_accent
+               - switch.living_room_outlet
+               - switch.living_room_tv_outlet
+            - service: light.turn_on
+              entity_id:
+               - light.living_room_accents
+               - light.upstairs_lamp
+               - light.ikea_1 #Upstairs Hallyway switchoutlet.
+        - conditions:
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'on'
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+              state: 'off'
+          sequence:
+            - delay: "{{ vacation_presence_delay }}"
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'on'
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+              state: 'off'
+            - choose:
+                - conditions:
+                    - condition: template
+                      value_template: "{{ vacation_presence_switch == 'switch.office_accent' }}"
+                  sequence:
+                    - service: homeassistant.turn_on
+                      entity_id:
+                        - switch.front_door_outlet
+                        - switch.foyer_outlet
+                        - switch.living_room_outlet
+                        - switch.office_accent
+              default:
+                - service: homeassistant.turn_on
+                  entity_id:
+                    - switch.front_door_outlet
+                    - switch.foyer_outlet
+                    - switch.living_room_outlet
+                    - switch.front_office_lamp
+            - choose:
+                - conditions:
+                    - condition: template
+                      value_template: "{{ vacation_presence_light == 'light.upstairs_lamp' }}"
+                  sequence:
+                    - service: light.turn_on
+                      entity_id:
+                        - light.living_room_accents
+                        - light.upstairs_lamp
+              default:
+                - service: light.turn_on
+                  entity_id:
+                    - light.living_room_accents
+                    - light.ikea_1
+            - delay: "{{ vacation_presence_runtime }}"
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'on'
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+              state: 'off'
+            - choose:
+                - conditions:
+                    - condition: template
+                      value_template: "{{ vacation_presence_switch == 'switch.office_accent' }}"
+                  sequence:
+                    - service: homeassistant.turn_off
+                      entity_id:
+                        - switch.front_door_outlet
+                        - switch.foyer_outlet
+                        - switch.living_room_outlet
+                        - switch.office_accent
+              default:
+                - service: homeassistant.turn_off
+                  entity_id:
+                    - switch.front_door_outlet
+                    - switch.foyer_outlet
+                    - switch.living_room_outlet
+                    - switch.front_office_lamp
+            - choose:
+                - conditions:
+                    - condition: template
+                      value_template: "{{ vacation_presence_light == 'light.upstairs_lamp' }}"
+                  sequence:
+                    - service: light.turn_off
+                      entity_id:
+                        - light.living_room_accents
+                        - light.upstairs_lamp
+              default:
+                - service: light.turn_off
+                  entity_id:
+                    - light.living_room_accents
+                    - light.ikea_1
 
diff --git a/config/dashboards/overview/partials/admin_sections.yaml b/config/dashboards/overview/partials/admin_sections.yaml
index 2905a1ba..eec0ab92 100644
--- a/config/dashboards/overview/partials/admin_sections.yaml
+++ b/config/dashboards/overview/partials/admin_sections.yaml
@@ -25,6 +25,16 @@
     entity: update.llm_vision_update
   - type: tile
     entity: input_button.llmvision_garbage_check
+  - type: tile
+    entity: binary_sensor.front_door_packages_present
+  - type: tile
+    entity: input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_response
+  - type: tile
+    entity: input_datetime.llmvision_front_door_last_run
+  - type: tile
+    entity: input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_keyframe
+  - type: tile
+    entity: input_button.llmvision_front_door_package_check
 - type: grid
   cards:
   - type: markdown
diff --git a/config/group/media_players.yaml b/config/group/media_players.yaml
index 8fee83ae..20b504e2 100755
--- a/config/group/media_players.yaml
+++ b/config/group/media_players.yaml
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ media_players:
     - media_player.master_bathroom
 tvs:
   entities:
-    - media_player.samsung_q70_series_65
     - media_player.carlo_s_samsung_tv_2020_q
     - media_player.fireplaceroku
     - media_player.living_room_ultra
diff --git a/config/group/switches.yaml b/config/group/switches.yaml
index 0b20e76e..011f2fb7 100755
--- a/config/group/switches.yaml
+++ b/config/group/switches.yaml
@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
-#-------------------------------------------
-# Switches Configuration
-# Description: Groups and organizes various switches in the home
-#
-# Original Repository: https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
-# Follow me on https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
-#-------------------------------------------
+######################################################################
+# @CCOSTAN - Follow Me on X
+# For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Switch Groups - Grouped indoor and seasonal switch helpers
+#  Keep grouped entity IDs aligned with active switch entities.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Notes: Replaced legacy holiday switch IDs that no longer exist.
+######################################################################
 
 Interior Switches:
   entities:
@@ -34,10 +37,9 @@ Master Bathroom Accents:
     - switch.master_bathroom_accent_2
 
 Outdoor Seasonal:
-    - switch.xmas1
-    - switch.xmas2
-    - switch.xmas3
-    - switch.xmas4
-    - switch.xmas_dual_outlet_1
-    - switch.xmas_dual_outlet_2
-    - switch.outdoor_xmas
+    - switch.outdoor_xmas_2_socket_1
+    - switch.outdoor_xmas_2_socket_2
+    - switch.outdoor_xmas_2_socket_3
+    - switch.outdoor_xmas_right_socket
+    - switch.xmas_dual_outlet_switch_1
+    - switch.xmas_dual_outlet_switch_2
diff --git a/config/input_boolean/README.md b/config/input_boolean/README.md
index c575f586..ce186cbf 100755
--- a/config/input_boolean/README.md
+++ b/config/input_boolean/README.md
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Mode and trigger toggles that drive automations (guest mode, parties, presence o
 ### Featured files to browse
 | File | Why it matters |
 | --- | --- |
-| [home_modes.yaml](home_modes.yaml) | Guest, vacation, and quiet-mode toggles. |
+| [home_modes.yaml](home_modes.yaml) | Guest, alert, and notification toggles used across automations. |
 | [trigger_booleans.yaml](trigger_booleans.yaml) | One-off toggles used as automation guards. |
 | [hidden_booleans.yaml](hidden_booleans.yaml) | Back-end toggles tucked away from the UI. |
 
diff --git a/config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml b/config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml
index 13c9a449..d2fc6bf0 100755
--- a/config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml
+++ b/config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml
@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+######################################################################
+# @CCOSTAN - Follow Me on X
+# For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Home Modes - occupancy and alert toggles for major house behaviors.
+#  Guest, alert, and notification modes used by automations/scripts.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+######################################################################
+
 guest_mode:
   name: Guest Mode
   icon: mdi:account-alert
diff --git a/config/packages/README.md b/config/packages/README.md
index f68b2011..178f771c 100755
--- a/config/packages/README.md
+++ b/config/packages/README.md
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ Live collection of plug-and-play Home Assistant packages. Each YAML file in this
 | [telegram_bot.yaml](telegram_bot.yaml) | Telegram script wrappers used by BearClaw and other ops flows (UI integration remains the source for bot config). | `script.joanna_send_telegram`, `telegram_bot.send_message` |
 | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Phyn shutoff automations with push + Activity feed + Repairs issues for leak events. | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `repairs.create` |
 | [water_delivery.yaml](water_delivery.yaml) | ReadyRefresh delivery date helper with night-before + garage door Alexa reminders, plus helper-change audit logging and Telegram confirmations. | `input_datetime.water_delivery_date`, `script.send_to_logbook`, `script.joanna_send_telegram`, `notify.alexa_media_garage` |
+| [vacation_mode.yaml](vacation_mode.yaml) | Auto-enable vacation mode after 24 hours away or no bed use, track sitter analytics/secure-house checks, and deliver Chromecast-first vacation briefings with a garage Alexa welcome. | `input_boolean.vacation_mode`, `input_boolean.house_sitter_present`, `sensor.vacation_house_sitter_*`, `group.garage_doors`, `lock.front_door`, `script.notify_engine`, `script.joanna_send_telegram` |
 | [maintenance_log.yaml](maintenance_log.yaml) | Joanna maintenance webhook ingest for water softener salt with idempotent event handling, Activity feed logging, and recorder-backed helper history for long-term graphing. | `automation.maintenance_log_joanna_webhook_ingest`, `input_number.water_softener_salt_total_added_lb`, `counter.water_softener_salt_event_count`, `sensor.water_softener_salt_days_since_last_add` |
 | [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status and shed loads automatically when off-grid (alerts include Activity feed + Repairs). | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `repairs.create` |
 | [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Dreame vacuum orchestration with room tracking, push alerts, Activity feed, Repairs issues on errors, and Alexa one-off room-clean switches. | `input_select.l10s_vacuum_phase`, `sensor.l10s_vacuum_error`, `repairs.create` |
diff --git a/config/packages/docker_infrastructure.yaml b/config/packages/docker_infrastructure.yaml
index edc62db0..3a043f53 100644
--- a/config/packages/docker_infrastructure.yaml
+++ b/config/packages/docker_infrastructure.yaml
@@ -930,14 +930,19 @@ automation:
       - condition: state
         entity_id: binary_sensor.docker_container_alerts_snoozed
         state: "off"
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set down_items = state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list %}
+          {{ down_items | count > 3 }}
     action:
+      - variables:
+          down_items: "{{ state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list }}"
+          down_count: "{{ down_items | count }}"
       - service: script.notify_engine_two_button
         data:
           title: "Docker Maintenance Check"
-          value1: "{{ states('sensor.docker_containers_down_count') }} containers are currently down."
-          value2: >-
-            {% set down_items = state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list %}
-            Down: {{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_items | count > 0) else 'none' }}
+          value1: "{{ down_count }} containers are currently down."
+          value2: "Down: {{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_count | int(0) > 0) else 'none' }}"
           who: "carlo"
           group: "maintenance"
           title1: "Yes, snooze 1h"
@@ -949,10 +954,7 @@ automation:
       - service: script.send_to_logbook
         data:
           topic: "DOCKER"
-          message: >-
-            Maintenance prompt sent to Carlo ({{ states('sensor.docker_containers_down_count') }} down:
-            {% set down_items = state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list %}
-            {{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_items | count > 0) else 'none' }}).
+          message: "Maintenance prompt sent to Carlo ({{ down_count }} down: {{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_count | int(0) > 0) else 'none' }})."
 
   - alias: "Docker Maintenance Snooze 1H"
     id: docker_maintenance_snooze_1h
@@ -986,14 +988,13 @@ automation:
         event_data:
           action: DOCKER_MAINTENANCE_NOT_MAINTENANCE
     action:
+      - variables:
+          down_items: "{{ state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list }}"
+          down_count: "{{ down_items | count }}"
       - service: script.send_to_logbook
         data:
           topic: "DOCKER"
-          message: >-
-            Maintenance snooze declined with {{ states('sensor.docker_containers_down_count') }}
-            containers down (
-            {% set down_items = state_attr('sensor.docker_containers_down_list', 'down_containers') | default([], true) | list %}
-            {{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_items | count > 0) else 'none' }}).
+          message: "Maintenance snooze declined with {{ down_count }} containers down ({{ down_items | join(', ') if (down_count | int(0) > 0) else 'none' }})."
 
   - alias: "Docker Telemetry Template Refresh"
     id: docker_telemetry_template_refresh
diff --git a/config/packages/garadget.yaml b/config/packages/garadget.yaml
index 6124ffd2..ffb19884 100755
--- a/config/packages/garadget.yaml
+++ b/config/packages/garadget.yaml
@@ -374,9 +374,10 @@ automation:
         data:
           title: 'Check Garage Doors:'
           value1: >
-            {% set open = [] %}
-            {% if is_state('cover.small_garage_door','open') %}{% set _ = open.append('Small garage door') %}{% endif %}
-            {% if is_state('cover.large_garage_door','open') %}{% set _ = open.append('Large garage door') %}{% endif %}
+            {% set open = [
+              'Small garage door' if is_state('cover.small_garage_door', 'open') else '',
+              'Large garage door' if is_state('cover.large_garage_door', 'open') else ''
+            ] | reject('eq', '') | list %}
             {% if open|length == 0 %}
               All garage doors are closed.
             {% elif open|length == 1 %}
diff --git a/config/packages/llmvision.yaml b/config/packages/llmvision.yaml
index a563321b..9bcab110 100644
--- a/config/packages/llmvision.yaml
+++ b/config/packages/llmvision.yaml
@@ -3,10 +3,11 @@
 # For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
 # Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
-# LLM Vision - Garage Cans X Check - detects reflective X on right wall
-#  Trigger with input_button.llmvision_garbage_check to update garbage_cans_out.
+# LLM Vision - garage cans and front-door package checks
+#  Trigger with input_button.llmvision_garbage_check, input_button.llmvision_front_door_package_check, or front door person activity to update vision-backed package sensors.
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
 # Notes: LLMVision analyzes camera.garagecam; expects strict "on"/"off" output.
+# Notes: Front-door package detection runs 3 minutes after `sensor.frontdoorbell_person_active_count_2` goes above 0.
 # Docs: https://llmvision.gitbook.io/getting-started/usage/image-analyzer
 ######################################################################
 
@@ -14,11 +15,17 @@ input_button:
   llmvision_garbage_check:
     name: "LLM Vision: Garage cans check"
     icon: mdi:delete-variant
+  llmvision_front_door_package_check:
+    name: "LLM Vision: Front door package check"
+    icon: mdi:package-variant-closed-check
 
 input_boolean:
   garbage_cans_out:
     name: "Garbage Cans Out"
     icon: mdi:trash-can
+  front_door_packages_present:
+    name: "Front Door Packages Present"
+    icon: mdi:package-variant-closed
 
 input_text:
   llmvision_garbage_last_response:
@@ -27,12 +34,22 @@ input_text:
   llmvision_garbage_last_keyframe:
     name: "LLM Vision garage key frame"
     max: 255
+  llmvision_front_door_last_response:
+    name: "LLM Vision front door response"
+    max: 255
+  llmvision_front_door_last_keyframe:
+    name: "LLM Vision front door key frame"
+    max: 255
 
 input_datetime:
   llmvision_garbage_last_run:
     name: "LLM Vision garage last run"
     has_date: true
     has_time: true
+  llmvision_front_door_last_run:
+    name: "LLM Vision front door last run"
+    has_date: true
+    has_time: true
 
 template:
   - binary_sensor:
@@ -46,6 +63,16 @@ template:
           last_key_frame: "{{ states('input_text.llmvision_garbage_last_keyframe') }}"
           source_camera: camera.garagecam
 
+      - name: "Front Door Packages Present"
+        unique_id: llmvision_front_door_packages_present
+        device_class: presence
+        state: "{{ is_state('input_boolean.front_door_packages_present', 'on') }}"
+        attributes:
+          last_run: "{{ states('input_datetime.llmvision_front_door_last_run') }}"
+          last_response: "{{ states('input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_response') }}"
+          last_key_frame: "{{ states('input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_keyframe') }}"
+          source_camera: camera.frontdoorbell
+
 automation:
   - alias: LLM Vision - Garbage cans out
     id: d88a2e6d-78f3-4bb7-9d9f-c4d06e6eb5a9
@@ -94,3 +121,111 @@ automation:
           entity_id: input_datetime.llmvision_garbage_last_run
         data:
           datetime: "{{ now() }}"
+
+  - alias: LLM Vision - Front door packages
+    id: 8647b555-7ba0-41d5-98de-cfd3094e5b4f
+    mode: restart
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.frontdoorbell_person_active_count_2
+        above: 0
+        for: "00:03:00"
+        id: person_count
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: input_button.llmvision_front_door_package_check
+        id: manual_check
+    variables:
+      prompt_text: >-
+        Examine the front door camera image for delivery packages. Focus only on boxes, padded envelopes,
+        or shopping bags left on the porch or by the front door. If one or more packages are clearly visible,
+        respond exactly: on. If no packages are clearly visible, respond exactly: off. No other words.
+    action:
+      - service: llmvision.data_analyzer
+        response_variable: llmvision_result
+        data:
+          provider: !secret llmvision_provider_entry
+          model: gpt-4.1-nano
+          message: "{{ prompt_text }}"
+          sensor_entity: input_boolean.front_door_packages_present
+          image_entity:
+            - camera.frontdoorbell
+          include_filename: false
+          target_width: 1280
+          max_tokens: 16
+          expose_images: true
+      - service: input_text.set_value
+        target:
+          entity_id: input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_response
+        data:
+          value: "{{ (llmvision_result.response_text | default('unknown'))[:250] }}"
+      - choose:
+          - conditions: "{{ llmvision_result is defined and llmvision_result.key_frame is defined }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: input_text.set_value
+                target:
+                  entity_id: input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_keyframe
+                data:
+                  value: "{{ llmvision_result.key_frame }}"
+        default:
+          - service: input_text.set_value
+            target:
+              entity_id: input_text.llmvision_front_door_last_keyframe
+            data:
+              value: ""
+      - service: input_datetime.set_datetime
+        target:
+          entity_id: input_datetime.llmvision_front_door_last_run
+        data:
+          datetime: "{{ now() }}"
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: PACKAGES
+          message: >-
+            Front door package vision check ran via {{ 'manual button' if trigger.id == 'manual_check' else 'front door person activity' }}
+            and returned {{ llmvision_result.response_text | default(states('input_boolean.front_door_packages_present')) | lower }}.
+      - choose:
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: template
+                value_template: "{{ trigger.id == 'manual_check' }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: script.notify_engine
+                data:
+                  title: Front door package test
+                  value1: >-
+                    LLM Vision returned {{ llmvision_result.response_text | default(states('input_boolean.front_door_packages_present')) | lower }}
+                    for the front door package check.
+                  who: carlo
+                  group: information
+                  level: active
+                  camera_entity: camera.frontdoorbell
+
+  - alias: LLM Vision - Front door package notify
+    id: 0ddf0fb5-4600-4eff-9236-95b2af3739a6
+    mode: restart
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.front_door_packages_present
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:01:00"
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          package_message: >-
+            Front door camera thinks a package may be waiting at the door.
+          notify_target: >-
+            {% if is_state('group.family', 'home') %}
+              family
+            {% else %}
+              carlo
+            {% endif %}
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: Package check
+          value1: "{{ package_message }}"
+          who: "{{ notify_target }}"
+          group: information
+          level: active
+          camera_entity: camera.frontdoorbell
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: PACKAGES
+          message: "{{ package_message }}"
diff --git a/config/packages/vacation_mode.yaml b/config/packages/vacation_mode.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..dcfb1b60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config/packages/vacation_mode.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,682 @@
+######################################################################
+# @CCOSTAN - Follow Me on X
+# For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Vacation Mode - house-sitter arrival, analytics, and security checks.
+#  Detects long absences, tracks sitter visits, and delivers vacation-specific reminders.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Related Issue: 793
+# Notes: Vacation mode auto-enables after 24 hours of family absence or 24 hours without bed use while the family is away.
+# Notes: General vacation speech uses Chromecast only; the garage Alexa welcome is the one local-device exception.
+# Notes: Visit analytics come from native entity attributes plus recorder-backed sensors instead of extra helper entities.
+######################################################################
+
+input_boolean:
+  vacation_mode:
+    name: Vacation Mode
+    icon: mdi:palm-tree
+    initial: off
+  house_sitter_present:
+    name: House Sitter Present
+    icon: mdi:account-key
+    initial: off
+
+sensor:
+  - platform: history_stats
+    name: Vacation House Sitter Visit Count
+    entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+    state: 'on'
+    type: count
+    start: >-
+      {% if is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on') %}
+        {{ states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed }}
+      {% else %}
+        {{ now() }}
+      {% endif %}
+    end: "{{ now() }}"
+
+template:
+  - sensor:
+      - name: "Vacation House Sitter Analytics"
+        unique_id: vacation_house_sitter_analytics
+        icon: mdi:clipboard-text-clock-outline
+        state: "{{ states('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_visit_count') | int(0) }}"
+        attributes:
+          vacation_started_at: >-
+            {% if is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on') %}
+              {{ as_local(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed).isoformat() }}
+            {% else %}
+              none
+            {% endif %}
+          last_arrival_at: >-
+            {% set vacation_start = as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% set raw = state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_arrival', 'last_triggered') %}
+            {% set ts = as_timestamp(raw, 0) %}
+            {% if ts >= vacation_start and ts > 0 %}
+              {{ as_local(raw).isoformat() }}
+            {% else %}
+              none
+            {% endif %}
+          last_departure_at: >-
+            {% set vacation_start = as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% set raw = state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered') %}
+            {% set ts = as_timestamp(raw, 0) %}
+            {% if ts >= vacation_start and ts > 0 %}
+              {{ as_local(raw).isoformat() }}
+            {% else %}
+              none
+            {% endif %}
+          last_visit_minutes: >-
+            {% set vacation_start = as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% set arrival = state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_arrival', 'last_triggered') %}
+            {% set departure = state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered') %}
+            {% set arrival_ts = as_timestamp(arrival, 0) %}
+            {% set departure_ts = as_timestamp(departure, 0) %}
+            {% if arrival_ts >= vacation_start and departure_ts >= arrival_ts %}
+              {{ ((departure_ts - arrival_ts) / 60) | round(1) }}
+            {% else %}
+              0
+            {% endif %}
+          hours_since_last_visit: >-
+            {% set vacation_start = as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% set departure = state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered') %}
+            {% set departure_ts = as_timestamp(departure, 0) %}
+            {% if departure_ts >= vacation_start %}
+              {{ ((as_timestamp(now()) - departure_ts) / 3600) | round(1) }}
+            {% else %}
+              0
+            {% endif %}
+          active_visit_minutes: >-
+            {% if is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'on') %}
+              {{ ((as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.house_sitter_present.last_changed, 0)) / 60) | round(1) }}
+            {% else %}
+              0
+            {% endif %}
+
+automation:
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Enable'
+    id: 163f4434-2a2f-4528-a53c-8fc6e1fd8e14
+    mode: single
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        to: 'not_home'
+        for: "24:00:00"
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.bed
+        to: 'off'
+        for: "24:00:00"
+      - platform: homeassistant
+        event: start
+      - platform: time_pattern
+        hours: "/1"
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+        state: 'off'
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set family_away = is_state('group.family', 'not_home') %}
+          {% set family_away_seconds = as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.group.family.last_changed, 0) %}
+          {% set bed_unused_seconds = as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.group.bed.last_changed, 0) %}
+          {{ (family_away and family_away_seconds >= 86400)
+             or (family_away and is_state('group.bed', 'off') and bed_unused_seconds >= 86400) }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          vacation_reason: >-
+            {% set family_away_seconds = as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.group.family.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% set bed_unused_seconds = as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.group.bed.last_changed, 0) %}
+            {% if is_state('group.bed', 'off') and bed_unused_seconds >= 86400 and family_away_seconds < 86400 %}
+              Bed inactivity while the family remained away
+            {% elif is_state('group.bed', 'off') and bed_unused_seconds >= 86400 %}
+              Family absence and no bed use
+            {% else %}
+              Family absence
+            {% endif %}
+
+      - service: input_boolean.turn_on
+        entity_id:
+          - input_boolean.vacation_mode
+
+      - service: input_boolean.turn_off
+        entity_id:
+          - input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: VACATION MODE
+          message: >-
+            Vacation mode enabled after 24 hours based on {{ vacation_reason | lower }}.
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Reset'
+    id: d7d33f43-22f6-4db4-8a7d-c38f3c6d0c65
+    mode: single
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        to: 'home'
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and trigger.from_state is not none
+             and trigger.from_state.state == 'not_home' }}
+
+    action:
+      - service: input_boolean.turn_off
+        entity_id:
+          - input_boolean.vacation_mode
+          - input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+
+      - service: script.speech_engine
+        data:
+          value1: >-
+            Vacation Mode has been disabled and normal automations will continue.
+          call_no_announcement: 1
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Garage Welcome'
+    id: 63ac9268-c895-4a1b-b0df-92b5bb8e9d01
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.garage_doors
+        to: 'open'
+        for: "00:00:15"
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('group.family', 'not_home')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off')
+             and trigger.to_state is not none }}
+
+    action:
+      - delay: "00:00:30"
+
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        state: 'not_home'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+        state: 'on'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+        state: 'off'
+
+      - service: notify.alexa_media_garage
+        data:
+          message: >-
+            Welcome back to Bear Stone. Please check whether any packages are waiting at the front door.
+          data:
+            type: announce
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode House Sitter Arrival'
+    id: 8058a1e1-8517-4a07-839b-ef8f30ec24e4
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.garage_doors
+        to: 'open'
+        for: "00:00:15"
+        id: garage
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.mcu1_gpio5
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:02"
+        id: front_door_sensor
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: lock.front_door
+        to: 'unlocked'
+        for: "00:02:00"
+        id: front_door_unlock
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('group.family', 'not_home')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off') }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          entry_label: >-
+            {{ 'garage door' if trigger.id == 'garage' else 'front door' }}
+          entry_delay: >-
+            {{ '00:05:00' if trigger.id == 'garage' else '00:02:00' }}
+          vacation_start_ts: "{{ as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) }}"
+          last_departure_raw: "{{ state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered') }}"
+          last_departure_ts: "{{ as_timestamp(last_departure_raw, 0) }}"
+          visit_number: "{{ (states('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_visit_count') | int(0)) + 1 }}"
+          away_duration: >-
+            {% set seconds = (as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.group.family.last_changed, 0)) | int(0) %}
+            {% set days = (seconds // 86400) | int(0) %}
+            {% set hours = ((seconds % 86400) // 3600) | int(0) %}
+            {% set minutes = ((seconds % 3600) // 60) | int(0) %}
+            {% if days > 0 %}
+              {{ days }} day{{ 's' if days != 1 else '' }}{% if hours > 0 %} and {{ hours }} hour{{ 's' if hours != 1 else '' }}{% endif %}
+            {% elif hours > 0 %}
+              {{ hours }} hour{{ 's' if hours != 1 else '' }}{% if minutes > 0 %} and {{ minutes }} minute{{ 's' if minutes != 1 else '' }}{% endif %}
+            {% else %}
+              {{ minutes }} minute{{ 's' if minutes != 1 else '' }}
+            {% endif %}
+          last_visit_gap: >-
+            {% set gap_seconds = (as_timestamp(now()) - (last_departure_ts | float(0))) | int(0) %}
+            {% set hours = (gap_seconds // 3600) | int(0) %}
+            {% set minutes = ((gap_seconds % 3600) // 60) | int(0) %}
+            {% if hours > 0 %}
+              {{ hours }} hour{{ 's' if hours != 1 else '' }}{% if minutes > 0 %} and {{ minutes }} minute{{ 's' if minutes != 1 else '' }}{% endif %}
+            {% else %}
+              {{ minutes }} minute{{ 's' if minutes != 1 else '' }}
+            {% endif %}
+          visit_context: >-
+            {% if (last_departure_ts | float(0)) >= (vacation_start_ts | float(0)) %}
+              This is visit number {{ visit_number }} for this vacation. The last visit ended about {{ last_visit_gap }} ago.
+            {% else %}
+              This is the first house-sitter visit for this vacation.
+            {% endif %}
+          carlo_location: >-
+            {% set place = states('sensor.carlo_place') %}
+            {{ place if place not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] else states('person.carlo') }}
+          stacey_location: >-
+            {% set place = states('sensor.stacey_place') %}
+            {{ place if place not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] else states('person.stacey') }}
+          justin_location: >-
+            {% set place = states('sensor.justin_place') %}
+            {{ place if place not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] else states('person.justin') }}
+          paige_location: >-
+            {% set place = states('sensor.paige_place') %}
+            {{ place if place not in ['unknown', 'unavailable', 'none', ''] else states('person.paige') }}
+          garbage_message: >-
+            {% set day = now().strftime('%a') %}
+            {% if day in ['Tue', 'Sat'] %}
+              If you have a chance, please take the garbage cans out tonight.
+            {% elif day in ['Wed', 'Sun'] %}
+              If the garbage cans are still outside today, please bring them back in.
+            {% else %}
+
+            {% endif %}
+          package_message: >-
+            {% if trigger.id == 'garage' and is_state('binary_sensor.front_door_packages_present', 'on') %}
+              Please also check whether any packages are waiting at the front door.
+            {% else %}
+
+            {% endif %}
+          arrival_message: >-
+            House sitter arrival detected through the {{ entry_label }}.
+            The family was last home {{ away_duration }} ago.
+            {{ visit_context }}
+            Carlo is at {{ carlo_location }}. Stacey is at {{ stacey_location }}.
+            Justin is at {{ justin_location }}. Paige is at {{ paige_location }}.
+            Please check Molly's food, water, and litter box.
+            {{ package_message }}
+            {{ garbage_message }}
+          push_message: >-
+            House sitter arrival detected via the {{ entry_label }} after {{ away_duration }} away.
+            {{ visit_context }}
+            Carlo={{ carlo_location }}, Stacey={{ stacey_location }}, Justin={{ justin_location }}, Paige={{ paige_location }}.
+            Molly reminder is included.
+            {{ package_message }}
+            {{ garbage_message }}
+
+      - delay: "{{ entry_delay }}"
+
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('group.family', 'not_home')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off') }}
+
+      - service: input_boolean.turn_on
+        entity_id:
+          - input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+
+      - service: automation.trigger
+        target:
+          entity_id: automation.late_night_helper
+        data:
+          skip_condition: false
+
+      - choose:
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: template
+                value_template: "{{ trigger.id == 'front_door_unlock' }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: automation.trigger
+                target:
+                  entity_id: automation.late_night_helper_outside
+                data:
+                  skip_condition: false
+
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: HOUSE SITTER
+          message: >-
+            House sitter arrival inferred from the {{ entry_label }} after {{ away_duration }} of family absence.
+            {{ visit_context }}
+
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: House sitter arrival
+          value1: "{{ push_message }}"
+          who: carlo
+          group: information
+          level: active
+
+      - service: script.speech_processing
+        data:
+          media_player: media_player.livingroomcc
+          speech_message: "{{ arrival_message }}"
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Sitter Checklist Follow-Up'
+    id: 4bd37a05-e6b6-493f-9ddb-fc8d9781c4df
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:10:00"
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'on') }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          garage_status: >-
+            {% if is_state('group.garage_doors', 'open') %}
+              If the garage door is still open, please close it before you leave.
+            {% else %}
+              The garage doors already look closed.
+            {% endif %}
+          checklist_message: >-
+            Quick reminder. Please check Molly's food, water, and litter box.
+            {{ garage_status }}
+            The front door should auto-lock when you leave.
+
+      - service: script.speech_processing
+        data:
+          media_player: media_player.livingroomcc
+          speech_message: "{{ checklist_message }}"
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode House Sitter Departure'
+    id: 04f5ab9e-65a8-4cd5-a8e9-0f40c82a2f62
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.garage_doors
+        to: 'closed'
+        for: "00:00:15"
+        id: garage
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.mcu1_gpio5
+        to: 'off'
+        for: "00:00:02"
+        id: front_door
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set seconds = as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.house_sitter_present.last_changed, 0) %}
+          {{ is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'on')
+             and seconds >= 60 }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          exit_label: >-
+            {{ 'garage door' if trigger.id == 'garage' else 'front door' }}
+          visit_count: "{{ states('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_visit_count') | int(0) }}"
+          visit_duration: >-
+            {% set seconds = (as_timestamp(now()) - as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.house_sitter_present.last_changed, 0)) | int(0) %}
+            {% set minutes = (seconds // 60) | int(0) %}
+            {% set remainder = (seconds % 60) | int(0) %}
+            {{ minutes }} minute{{ 's' if minutes != 1 else '' }}{% if remainder > 0 %} and {{ remainder }} second{{ 's' if remainder != 1 else '' }}{% endif %}
+
+      - service: homeassistant.turn_off
+        target:
+          entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: HOUSE SITTER
+          message: >-
+            House sitter departure inferred when the {{ exit_label }} closed after {{ visit_duration }}.
+            Visit count this vacation is now {{ visit_count }}.
+
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: House sitter left
+          value1: >-
+            House sitter presence was cleared after the {{ exit_label }} closed about {{ visit_duration }} into visit number {{ visit_count }}.
+          who: carlo
+          group: information
+          level: active
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Secure House Check'
+    id: 5c4f6a2d-d976-4f9f-b204-ab444b24d76f
+    mode: restart
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+        from: 'on'
+        to: 'off'
+        for: "00:25:00"
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {{ is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off') }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          visit_count: "{{ states('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_visit_count') | int(0) }}"
+          visit_minutes: "{{ state_attr('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_analytics', 'last_visit_minutes') | float(0) }}"
+          front_door_issue: "{{ '' if is_state('lock.front_door', 'locked') else 'front door is ' ~ states('lock.front_door') }}"
+          garage_issue: "{{ 'a garage door is open' if is_state('group.garage_doors', 'open') else '' }}"
+          entry_issue: "{{ 'an entry point is still open' if is_state('group.entry_points', 'on') else '' }}"
+          issue_count: >-
+            {{ [front_door_issue, garage_issue, entry_issue] | reject('equalto', '') | list | count }}
+          unsecured_message: >-
+            {% set items = [front_door_issue, garage_issue, entry_issue] | reject('equalto', '') | list %}
+            {% if items | count > 0 %}
+              {{ items | join(', ') }}
+            {% else %}
+              all entry points are secure
+            {% endif %}
+          joanna_message: >-
+            Vacation house check after a sitter visit found: {{ unsecured_message }}.
+            Visit count this vacation: {{ visit_count }}.
+            Last visit duration: {{ visit_minutes | round(1) }} minutes.
+            Front door state: {{ states('lock.front_door') }}.
+            Garage state: {{ states('group.garage_doors') }}.
+            Entry points state: {{ states('group.entry_points') }}.
+
+      - choose:
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: template
+                value_template: "{{ issue_count | int(0) > 0 }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: script.notify_engine
+                data:
+                  title: Vacation secure-house alert
+                  value1: >-
+                    After the sitter left, {{ unsecured_message }}. Last visit was {{ visit_minutes | round(1) }} minutes.
+                  who: carlo
+                  group: information
+                  level: critical
+
+              - service: script.joanna_send_telegram
+                data:
+                  message: "{{ joanna_message }}"
+
+              - service: script.send_to_logbook
+                data:
+                  topic: VACATION MODE
+                  message: >-
+                    Secure-house check failed after sitter departure because {{ unsecured_message }}.
+        default:
+          - service: script.send_to_logbook
+            data:
+              topic: VACATION MODE
+              message: >-
+                Secure-house check passed 25 minutes after the sitter left.
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Missed Visit Alert'
+    id: 9f83b8cf-57ef-45b3-b72b-ea6f6c8446ec
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: time_pattern
+        minutes: "30"
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set vacation_start = as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) %}
+          {% set last_departure = as_timestamp(state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered'), 0) %}
+          {% set baseline = last_departure if last_departure >= vacation_start else vacation_start %}
+          {{ is_state('input_boolean.vacation_mode', 'on')
+             and is_state('input_boolean.house_sitter_present', 'off')
+             and (as_timestamp(now()) - baseline) >= 172800 }}
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set last_alert = as_timestamp(state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_missed_visit_alert', 'last_triggered'), 0) %}
+          {{ last_alert == 0 or (as_timestamp(now()) - last_alert) >= 86400 }}
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          visit_count: "{{ states('sensor.vacation_house_sitter_visit_count') | int(0) }}"
+          vacation_start: "{{ as_timestamp(states.input_boolean.vacation_mode.last_changed, 0) }}"
+          last_departure: "{{ as_timestamp(state_attr('automation.vacation_mode_house_sitter_departure', 'last_triggered'), 0) }}"
+          baseline: >-
+            {{ last_departure if (last_departure | float(0)) >= (vacation_start | float(0)) else vacation_start }}
+          hours_since: "{{ ((as_timestamp(now()) - (baseline | float(0))) / 3600) | round(1) }}"
+          baseline_label: >-
+            {% if (last_departure | float(0)) >= (vacation_start | float(0)) %}
+              the last sitter departure
+            {% else %}
+              vacation mode started
+            {% endif %}
+          alert_message: >-
+            No sitter visit has been detected for {{ hours_since }} hours since {{ baseline_label }}.
+            Visit count this vacation is {{ visit_count }}.
+
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: Vacation missed visit alert
+          value1: "{{ alert_message }}"
+          who: carlo
+          group: information
+          level: active
+
+      - service: script.joanna_send_telegram
+        data:
+          message: "{{ alert_message }}"
+
+      - service: script.send_to_logbook
+        data:
+          topic: VACATION MODE
+          message: "{{ alert_message }}"
+
+  - alias: 'Vacation Mode Room Hints'
+    id: e0d4e35c-2bf4-435d-adff-52d836812999
+    mode: single
+    max_exceeded: silent
+
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.kitchen_lights
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: kitchen
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.living_room_lights
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: living_room
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.living_room_accents
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: living_room
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.office_lights
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: office
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.garage_lights
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: garage
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: light.upstairs_lights
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on'
+        for: "00:00:05"
+        id: upstairs
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+        state: 'on'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.house_sitter_present
+        state: 'on'
+      - condition: or
+        conditions:
+          - condition: and
+            conditions:
+              - condition: state
+                entity_id: group.bed
+                state: 'off'
+              - condition: time
+                after: '08:00:00'
+                before: '22:00:00'
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: input_boolean.alert_mode
+            state: 'on'
+
+    action:
+      - variables:
+          hint_message: >-
+            {% set hints = {
+              'kitchen': 'House tip. The kitchen lights are on. You can also say, Alexa, turn on the sink light or turn off the kitchen accents.',
+              'living_room': 'House tip. The living room lights are on. You can also say, Alexa, turn on the TV stand light or turn on the living room accents.',
+              'office': 'House tip. The office lights are on. You can also say, Alexa, turn on the office accent or turn off the office lamp switch.',
+              'garage': 'House tip. The garage lights are on. You can also say, Alexa, turn on the garage hallway or open the large garage door.',
+              'upstairs': 'House tip. The upstairs lights are on. You can also say, Alexa, turn on the upstairs lamp or turn off the upstairs lights.'
+            } %}
+            {{ hints.get(trigger.id, 'House tip. Alexa can help with the lights in this room.') }}
+
+      - service: script.speech_processing
+        data:
+          media_player: media_player.livingroomcc
+          speech_message: "{{ hint_message }}"
+
+      - delay: "00:20:00"
diff --git a/config/script/notify_engine.yaml b/config/script/notify_engine.yaml
index 674ecc92..f51f86f0 100755
--- a/config/script/notify_engine.yaml
+++ b/config/script/notify_engine.yaml
@@ -87,11 +87,11 @@ notify_engine_two_button:
         data:
           actions:
             - title: "{{ title1|default('', true) }}"
-              action: "{{ action1 }}"
+              action: "{{ action1|default('', true) }}"
               icon: "{{ icon1|default ('sfsymbols:house.circle', true) }}"
               destructive: "{{ destructive1|default('false', true) }}"
             - title: "{{ title2|default('', true) }}"
-              action: "{{ action2 }}"
+              action: "{{ action2|default('', true) }}"
               icon: "{{ icon2|default ('sfsymbols:house.circle', true) }}"
               destructive: "{{ destructive2|default('false', true) }}"         
-          group: "{{ group|default('information'),true }}"
+          group: "{{ group|default('information', true) }}"
diff --git a/config/script/speech_engine.yaml b/config/script/speech_engine.yaml
index a3b2f917..9e5761bf 100755
--- a/config/script/speech_engine.yaml
+++ b/config/script/speech_engine.yaml
@@ -4,9 +4,10 @@
 # Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
 # Speech Engine Script - queued announcements to Chromecast targets
-#  Sends templated speech briefings to media players when family/guests are home.
+#  Sends templated speech briefings to media players when family, guests, or vacation sitters are active.
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
 # Notes: Optional call_* flags control sections (dark_outside, window/garage checks, garbage day, inside/outside weather). Defaults to living room Chromecast if no media_player is provided.
+# Notes: Allows announcements while `input_boolean.vacation_mode` is on for house-sitter flows.
 ######################################################################
 # Usage example:
 #   service: script.speech_engine
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ speech_engine:
   mode: queued
   # Define the sequence of actions to be performed
   sequence:
-    # If the state of the "group.family" entity is "home" or the state of the "input_boolean.guest_mode" entity is "on", proceed with the script
+    # If family is home or a guest/vacation mode is active, proceed with the script
     - condition: or
       conditions:
         - condition: state
@@ -34,6 +35,9 @@ speech_engine:
         - condition: state
           entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
           state: 'on'
+        - condition: state
+          entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+          state: 'on'
 
     # Run the "script.speech_processing" service with the specified media player and speech message
     - service: script.speech_processing
diff --git a/config/script/speech_processing.yaml b/config/script/speech_processing.yaml
index c83be1ce..403f350a 100755
--- a/config/script/speech_processing.yaml
+++ b/config/script/speech_processing.yaml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 #
 # Features:
 # - Operates during specified hours
-# - Only activates when family is home or guest mode is on
+# - Activates when family is home or guest/vacation mode is on
 # - Adjustable volume based on time of day
 #
 # Usage:
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ speech_processing:
             - condition: state
               entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
               state: 'on'
+            - condition: state
+              entity_id: input_boolean.vacation_mode
+              state: 'on'
         - condition: or
           conditions:
             - condition: and