I would like to turn on mood lighting automatically when I’m taking a shower, what’s the best way to detect that?

  • I’ve considered humidity sensors, but that will take a while to kick in and not immediately when the shower starts.
  • I’ve also considered a water leak sensor but those are not meant to be trigger every day for a long time like 10-15 minutes. That would kill the battery, right?
  • Smart valves can kind of work, but it feels like overkill because I don’t care about the valve functionality.

I would prefer the solution to be battery powered (don’t want to be messing with too many cables around a shower), but I can’t seem to find one.

  • OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.mlEnglish
    5·
    21 hours ago

    How about a simple on off toggle inside your shower handle? Stupid simple and works anytime the waters turned on.

    • batshit@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      19 hours ago

      I … Didn’t think of that. I don’t have a lever shower but placing a simple button inside the niche for toiletries is such a simple solution. I’ll look for some IP67 buttons.