Turn on all lights when you get up in the morning
Start your day right with an automated morning routine that prepares your home for the day ahead. From gradual lighting to starting the coffee maker, this automation creates a consistent, pleasant wake-up experience.
Use cases
Trigger Methods
- Weekday Mornings - Consistent wake-up routine
- Motion-Triggered - Lights when you get out of bed
- Time-Based - Scheduled wake-up time
Activation Options
- Voice-Activated - "Good morning" routine
- Button-Triggered - Bedside button press
Products needed
Essential Equipment
Smart Lights
Throughout house for automated morning routine
Optional Enhancements
Motion Sensor
In bedroom or bathroom to detect wake-up
Smart Button
Bedside trigger for one-press routine
Smart Thermostat
Climate control for comfort
Smart Plugs
For coffee maker and other appliances
Basic automation setup
IF time is 6:30 AM on weekdays
THEN turn on bedroom lights to 30%
AND start coffee maker
AND read morning briefing
Triggers
- Time is between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- AND motion detected in bedroom
- OR button pressed
- OR voice command "Good morning"
Conditions
- House is in Night Mode
- Time is between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Actions
- Turn on main lights in house
- Put house in Home Mode
Platform-specific examples
Home Assistant
Trigger
Bedroom motion sensor detects motion
Condition
House mode is "Night" AND Time is 6 AM - 10 AM
Action
Set mode to "Home", turn on morning lights
SmartThings
IF
Motion in bedroom AND Time 6 AM - 10 AM AND Mode "Night"
THEN
Change mode to "Home" AND Turn on morning lights
Hubitat
Trigger
Bedroom motion sensor active
Condition
Mode is "Night" AND Time 6 AM - 10 AM
Action
Change mode to "Day" + Turn on morning lights
Setup: Use Mode Manager or Rule Machine
Apple HomeKit
When
Motion detected in bedroom
Time
Between 6 AM and 10 AM
Do
Activate "Good Morning" scene
Morning (Home) mode actions
Lighting
- Kitchen - 100% brightness
- Bathroom - 100% brightness
- Hallway - 80% brightness
- Living room - 60% (gentle)
- Bedroom - Keep off or 20%
Climate
- Increase thermostat - 70°F (21°C)
- Turn on bathroom fan - If humid
- Open smart blinds - Let in sunlight
Kitchen
- Start coffee maker - Via smart plug
- Display weather - On smart display
- Turn on news - Smart speaker (optional)
Security
- Disarm interior sensors
- Disable night cameras - Interior only
- Unlock certain doors - If needed
Announcements
- Weather forecast
- Calendar events for today
- Commute time
- Reminders
Advanced morning routine
Gradual wake-up (30 minutes before alarm)
Create automation that gradually increases bedroom light brightness:
- Start at 1% brightness at wake time (e.g., 6:00 AM)
- Gradually increase over 30 minutes
- Use repeat loop: wait 1 minute, increase brightness by 3%, repeat 30 times
- Final brightness reaches ~90% by end
Weekday vs. weekend
Weekday routine:
- Earlier wake time
- News briefing
- Commute information
Weekend routine:
- Later wake time
- Music instead of news
- Relaxed lighting
Related actions
See also:
- Bedtime Routine - Evening counterpart
- Set Away Mode - Leaving home