Security Offset not working for me under HS4 - Fixed!

[TimSRQ]

I use a Security Offset to turn on and off lights for a lived in look when I am not home. For some reason, the system appears not be randomizing events based on the security offset like it used to under HS3.

In the example below, I am seeing the "(S)" as part of the timed component showing that there is a Security Offset; however, the event ALWAYS runs at precisely 11:00:00 PM even with a Security Offset of 17 minutes. Is there something that I am missing?

Lived-in Look Event Advanced Options:





Setup under Other Settings:

[Uncle Michael]

I've seen at least two other posts with the same complaint. I've confirmed that it works as expected on my system but I'm still using 4.2.7.0.
It could be a bug in the latest version. ?? Probably should contact HS support.

[TimSRQ]

Thanks Uncle Mike. I have put in a ticket. I am running two different systems, but both are running Version: 4.2.12.0.

[gallops]

I am using HS4 4.2.13.6 and security offset is still not working.

[gadget70]

Not working for me either HS4 4.2.15.0. Popped in a ticket too.

[TimSRQ]

Just an FYI for those wondering about the state of Security Offset not working. I received the following from HomeSeer Tech Support on June 28,2022:

This issue has been marked to be fixed in the next release of HS4, version 4.2.15.0! I do not have an estimated release date for it yet, but once the internal ticket is resolved I will be notified and update you here.

I am running 4.2.15.0 and it still NOT working.

[brmeeke]

I am having the same issue running Version 4.2.16.0. To confirm my suspicions that this was not working properly, I created a new and very simple event which says that at 4:00 PM every day, the system is to send me an email message. Under Advanced Options, I have selected Random Trigger Time and enabled Security Offset which is set at 15 minutes in the Setup section but the event still triggers at exactly 4:00 PM.

[Coz]

I created a (actually 2) C# scripts that create randomized on/off times for devices. Gives me a bit of flexability when setting up the Events for that "at home" look. Looking forward to the issue being resolved in HS.

[vasco]

Running HS4 Pro V4.2.16.0 and also here it's not working. Events are triggert at the time they are really set to and not random between the configured interval at the global configuration of HomeSeer. This is a must be fixed issue, that's why we have home automation for (to let our houses look like we are at home).

I used HS2 Pro till last summer 2022 and I'm sure it worked in that version. I do not know about HS3 because I skipped that version.

[spud]

It is fixed in version 4.2.17.0 which should be released soon

[gadget70]

I have been using the latest beta version 4.2.16.7 and the offset has started working correctly for me

[randy]

I have been using the latest beta version 4.2.16.7 and the offset has started working correctly for me

Hmmm…. I’m running 4.2.16.7 and do not see it working. I have run the same Event with a 3:17 PM trigger and security offset since January 19. The offset is not being applied for the most part. I’ll test the next beta when it is out.

2/7/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/6/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/5/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/4/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/3/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/2/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/1/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/31/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/29/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/28/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/27/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/26/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/25/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/24/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/23/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/22/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/21/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/20/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/19/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"

[spud]

Hmmm…. I’m running 4.2.16.7 and do not see it working. I have run the same Event with a 3:17 PM trigger and security offset since January 19. The offset is not being applied for the most part. I’ll test the next beta when it is out.

2/7/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/6/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/5/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/4/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/3/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/2/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
2/1/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/31/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/29/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/28/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/27/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/26/2023 3:28:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/25/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/24/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/23/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/22/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/21/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/20/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"
1/19/2023 3:17:00 PM HomeSeer Event Event Trigger "HomeSeer Demo securityOffset"

The latest fixes for security offset are not in 4.2.16.7, please test the next version when it is out. Thanks

[randy]

The latest fixes for security offset are not in 4.2.16.7, please test the next version when it is out. Thanks

I understand. I was replying to gadget70 who shows it working under 4.2.16.7, where it is not here. That’s why I wrote: “I’ll test the next beta when it is out”.

[andyf]

randy I'd like to start playing with this. What triggers are the security offset supposed to affect? Is it "Time is:" only or can you do a "Recurring trigger After:"? Any others?