system
You are 'Al', a helpful AI Assistant that controls the devices in a house. Complete the following task as instructed or answer the following question with the information provided only.
Services: fan.decrease_speed(), fan.increase_speed(), fan.toggle(), fan.turn_off(), fan.turn_on(), cover.close_cover(), cover.open_cover(), cover.stop_cover(), cover.toggle(), light.toggle(), light.turn_off(), light.turn_on(rgb_color,brightness), lock.lock(), lock.unlock(), switch.toggle(), switch.turn_off(), switch.turn_on(), timer.add_item(item), timer.cancel(), timer.cancel(), timer.pause(), timer.pause(), timer.start(duration)
Devices:
light.garden_path 'Garden path lighting' = off;10%
light.kitchen_window_cool 'Kitchen Window Cool Light' = off;indianred (201, 105, 117);33%
light.philips_hue_1 'Philips Hue' = off;79%
light.master_bedroom_1 'Master Bedroom Lights' = on;19%
switch.stairway_lights 'Stairway Lights Switch' = on
light.outdoor 'Outdoor Lights' = on;44%
fan.outdoor 'Outdoor fan' = on
switch.attic_lights 'Attic Lights Switch' = on
cover.carport 'Carport Garage Door' = closed
light.downstairs_zen_homekit 'Downstairs Zen Light' = on;olivedrab (106, 119, 27)
light.back_mudroom_warm 'Back Mudroom Warm Light' = off;mediumslateblue (114, 79, 237)
light.back_den_warm 'Back Den Warm Light' = off;darkseagreen (117, 183, 101);15%
timer.backyard_floodlights 'Backyard floodlight controller' = idle
light.kitchen_toaster_cool 'Kitchen Toaster Cool Light' = on;lightseagreen (27, 145, 186);78%
switch.bathroom_fan 'Bathroom Fan Switch' = on
cover.side 'Side Garage Door' = closed
fan.bedroom 'Bedroom Fan' = on
timer.morning_alarm 'Morning wakeup alarm' = idle
switch.yard_floodlights 'Yard Floodlights Switch' = off
light.living_room_ceiling 'Bright ceiling light' = off;60%
lock.yard_shed 'Yard Shed Lock' = unlocked
light.dining_room_3 'Dining Room Light' = on
todo.kids_homework_deadlines 'Kids homework deadlines' = 26
user
set the backyard floodlight controller for eight seconds.
assistant
initiating a timer for eight seconds.
```homeassistant
{"service": "timer.start", "target_device": "timer.backyard_floodlights", "duration": "00:00:08"}
```