diff --git a/occupancy_controlled_lights.yaml b/occupancy_controlled_lights.yaml
index a224060..0d6b41a 100644
--- a/occupancy_controlled_lights.yaml
+++ b/occupancy_controlled_lights.yaml
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ action:
         sequence:
           - if:
               - condition: template
-                value_template: "{{ adaptive_lighting_switch != none }}"
+                value_template: "{{ adaptive_lighting_switch != none and adaptive_lighting_switch != {} }}"
             then:
               - action: adaptive_lighting.apply
                 data: