u/Alucard-CR

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to set up an automation for a two-person household based on our phone locations.

Basically, I’d like something like:
- When either of us leaves, nothing happens if the other person is still home.
- When the last person leaves, trigger an automation.
- When either of us comes back, trigger another automation.

I’m currently using Alexa and Tapo, but I’m open to other solutions if needed. I’ve looked into Alexa routines, Tapo automations, Shortcuts, and Home Assistant, but I’m wondering if there’s a simpler way to achieve this.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to set up an automation for a two-person household based on our phone locations.

Basically, I’d like something like:

- When either of us leaves, nothing happens if the other person is still home.
- When the last person leaves, trigger an automation.
- When either of us comes back, trigger another automation.

I’m currently using Alexa and Tapo, but I’m open to other solutions if needed. I’ve looked into Alexa routines, Tapo automations, Shortcuts, and Home Assistant, but I’m wondering if there’s a simpler way to achieve this.

It looks like Alexa Routines don’t have the ability to handle two locations and Home Assistant is the best way to do it, but I would like to hear your experience on this.

Hi everyone,

I have an Echo Show 10 and two Tapo cameras, and I’m trying to create an Alexa Routine that activates the cameras when both my girlfriend and I are away from home.

However, under Location, I only see the option to use a single device’s location as a trigger. I don’t see a way to add another location condition, such as:

My phone is away AND my girlfriend’s phone is away → activate the cameras.

The important part is that if I leave while my girlfriend is still at home, the cameras should remain in Privacy Mode.
Is this possible with Alexa? Or would I need something like Home Assistant to achieve this?

I’d prefer to keep it fully automatic, without having to use a voice command or manually activate a routine.