i need an automation that will kick in

[jaunty valve]

Unable to reset a switch when you stop the script or? Either way, this kind of read to me like it could be an automation that calls itself recursively until some condition is satisfied. Also, could add a conditional action that either calls the automation again or (else) resets the switch.

Here is a random recursive automation call example that I've got: https://hastebin.com/share/fazibukoqu.yaml

Parallel mode is relatively important since the automation is still technically running when it calls itself

[dark ridge]

thanks!

but i ended up solving it with a script and then two automations. one for starting the script and one for stopping it