diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c526a65..54c3ec0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ A comprehensive mode-based lighting control system for Inovelli Blue Dimmer Swit
 
 ### Quick Start
 
-See [PACKAGE_SETUP_GUIDE.md](PACKAGE_SETUP_GUIDE.md) for detailed setup instructions (coming soon).
+See [PACKAGE_SETUP_GUIDE.md](PACKAGE_SETUP_GUIDE.md) for detailed setup instructions.
 
 **Prerequisites**:
 - Home Assistant with Adaptive Lighting integration installed
diff --git a/blueprints/automation/inovelli_mode_cycling.yaml b/blueprints/automation/inovelli_mode_cycling.yaml
index b5432ee..c79d686 100644
--- a/blueprints/automation/inovelli_mode_cycling.yaml
+++ b/blueprints/automation/inovelli_mode_cycling.yaml
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ trigger:
 action:
   - variables:
       mode_select: !input mode_input_select
+      zigbee2mqtt_device_name: !input zigbee2mqtt_device_name
       current_mode: "{{ states(mode_select) }}"
       available_modes: "{{ state_attr(mode_select, 'options') }}"
       current_index: "{{ available_modes.index(current_mode) }}"
diff --git a/packages/adaptive_lighting_global.yaml b/packages/adaptive_lighting_global.yaml
index dfbd3ce..f3cf42c 100644
--- a/packages/adaptive_lighting_global.yaml
+++ b/packages/adaptive_lighting_global.yaml
@@ -28,27 +28,87 @@ input_text:
       "Play":148,"Cooking":42,"Dining":21,"Cleanup":170}
 
 # =============================================================================
-# MODE SETTINGS REFERENCE
+# MODE SETTINGS DEFINITIONS
 # =============================================================================
-# Standard settings for each mode are documented below
-# These are NOT stored as entities - they are hardcoded in each room's automation
-#
-# Adaptive: Standard AL following sun (use_defaults: configuration)
-# Reading: min_brightness 80, max_brightness 100, min_color_temp 4500, max_color_temp 5500
-# Relaxing: min_brightness 20, max_brightness 40, min_color_temp 2000, max_color_temp 2500
-# Sleep: min_brightness 1, max_brightness 5, min_color_temp 2000, sleep_rgb_color [255,50,0]
-# Theater: min_brightness 5, max_brightness 20, min_color_temp 3000, max_color_temp 4000
-# Party: min_brightness 60, max_brightness 90, min_color_temp 3500, max_color_temp 4500
-# Homework: min_brightness 85, max_brightness 100, min_color_temp 4000, max_color_temp 5000
-# Play: min_brightness 60, max_brightness 85, min_color_temp 4000, max_color_temp 5000
-# Cooking: min_brightness 90, max_brightness 100, min_color_temp 4500, max_color_temp 5500
-# Dining: min_brightness 40, max_brightness 70, min_color_temp 2500, max_color_temp 3500
-# Cleanup: min_brightness 80, max_brightness 100, min_color_temp 4000, max_color_temp 5000
+# Each mode has its own input_text helper to stay within 255 char limit
+# Room automations read these to apply appropriate AL settings
 # =============================================================================
 
+  # Adaptive mode - uses default AL configuration
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_adaptive:
+    name: "AL Settings: Adaptive"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"use_defaults":"configuration"}'
+
+  # Reading mode - bright, cool white
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_reading:
+    name: "AL Settings: Reading"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":80,"max_brightness":100,"min_color_temp":4500,"max_color_temp":5500,"transition":2}'
+
+  # Relaxing mode - dim, warm white
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_relaxing:
+    name: "AL Settings: Relaxing"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":20,"max_brightness":40,"min_color_temp":2000,"max_color_temp":2500,"transition":5}'
+
+  # Sleep mode - very dim red/amber
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_sleep:
+    name: "AL Settings: Sleep"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":1,"max_brightness":5,"min_color_temp":2000,"sleep_rgb_color":[255,50,0],"transition":2}'
+
+  # Theater mode - dim, cool for movies
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_theater:
+    name: "AL Settings: Theater"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":5,"max_brightness":20,"min_color_temp":3000,"max_color_temp":4000,"transition":3}'
+
+  # Party mode - bright, dynamic for socializing
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_party:
+    name: "AL Settings: Party"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":60,"max_brightness":90,"min_color_temp":3500,"max_color_temp":4500,"transition":1}'
+
+  # Homework mode - bright, neutral for focus
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_homework:
+    name: "AL Settings: Homework"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":85,"max_brightness":100,"min_color_temp":4000,"max_color_temp":5000,"transition":2}'
+
+  # Play mode - medium bright, energizing
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_play:
+    name: "AL Settings: Play"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":60,"max_brightness":85,"min_color_temp":4000,"max_color_temp":5000,"transition":2}'
+
+  # Cooking mode - bright, cool task lighting
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_cooking:
+    name: "AL Settings: Cooking"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":90,"max_brightness":100,"min_color_temp":4500,"max_color_temp":5500,"transition":1}'
+
+  # Dining mode - medium, warm for meals
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_dining:
+    name: "AL Settings: Dining"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":40,"max_brightness":70,"min_color_temp":2500,"max_color_temp":3500,"transition":3}'
+
+  # Cleanup mode - bright, standard for cleaning
+  adaptive_lighting_settings_cleanup:
+    name: "AL Settings: Cleanup"
+    max: 255
+    initial: '{"min_brightness":80,"max_brightness":100,"min_color_temp":4000,"max_color_temp":5000,"transition":1}'
+
+# Manual Override mode - pauses AL completely (no settings needed)
+
 # =============================================================================
 # USAGE NOTES
 # =============================================================================
 # To access mode colors in templates:
 #   {% set colors = states('input_text.adaptive_lighting_mode_colors') | from_json %}
 #   {{ colors.get('Reading', 170) }}
+#
+# To access mode settings in templates:
+#   {% set settings = states('input_text.adaptive_lighting_settings_reading') | from_json %}
+#   {{ settings.min_brightness }}