# Controlling lights based on lux variables and manual **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [May 10, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/controlling-lights-based-on-lux-variables-and-manual/154716 "2026-05-10T08:19:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
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@Julian_Borghuis I’ve written an extensive tutorial that covers exactly your wishes. You can find it here: I use a virtual motion trigger to gain extra control over enabling and disabling the automatic flows. Because a virtual motion trigger is a simple device in the device list that you can also enable and disable, it is very user friendly! > [@\[HOW TO\] Gain full control over Zone Activity using Motion Sensors (PIR), Presence Sensors (Aqara FP300) and Virtual Motion Triggers](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-gain-full-control-over-zone-activity-using-motion-sensors-pir-presence-sensors-aqara-fp300-and-virtual-motion-triggers/144082): > > UPDATE: Added implementation using AQARA FP300 presence sensor below Introduction This is not a guide on how to implement a specific use case, but rather a framework that will give you full control over zone activity. Many flows like turning on/off lights could be done much simpler. However, when my personal flows became more complex, I ran into a lot of caveats and quirks that caused me to rethink how I work with motion sensors. I came up with this system which allowed me to solve all the bugs … You can even use Homey’s moods feature and disable automatic dimming when a specific mood is activated: ![Screenshot 2026-06-05 at 16.57.39](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/3/a32750140fd3e20c561b78af79c25bdd4f75d786.png) --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/controlling-lights-based-on-lux-variables-and-manual/154716)._