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# Global – Time of Day Slot (for lux thresholds)
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- trigger:
    - platform: time_pattern
      minutes: "/1"
    - platform: homeassistant
      event: start
  sensor:
    - name: Time of Day Slot
      unique_id: time_of_day_slot
      icon: mdi:clock-outline
      state: >
        {% set t = now().strftime('%H:%M:%S') %}
        {% if '06:30:00' <= t < '12:00:00' %}
          morning
        {% elif t < '17:00:00' %}
          day
        {% elif t < '21:00:00' %}
          evening
        {% else %}
          night
        {% endif %}