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671785c699 Update HA version badge to 2025.11.3 2025-11-24 21:33:23 +00:00
Carlo Costanzo
b687c61c06 Merge pull request #1540 from CCOSTAN/holiday-cuckoo-clock 2025-11-24 16:33:02 -05:00
Carlo Costanzo
fd6ef6ffd5 Add seasonal cuckoo clock automation with Halloween and Christmas sound packs, and update README files to reflect new features and audio assets. 2025-11-24 16:31:37 -05:00
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ddb10fd4ac Update HA version badge to 2025.11.3 2025-11-24 17:02:44 +00:00
Carlo Costanzo
2f57c650c9 Merge pull request #1536 from CCOSTAN/Readme-Refactoring
Update README files to include August smart lock and Amazon Echo Show details, enhancing device listings with affiliate links and descriptions for improved user engagement.
2025-11-24 12:02:23 -05:00
Carlo Costanzo
dbd612a50c Merge pull request #1537 from CCOSTAN/Hass-Agent 2025-11-24 11:23:46 -05:00
Carlo Costanzo
a36f1032ac Add PC lock/unlock automation and update README with new configuration details for HASS.Agent integration #Closes #160 2025-11-24 11:22:21 -05:00
Carlo Costanzo
8afd560b99 Update README files to remove references to the legacy gear catalog, replacing them with links to the current gear list. Updated image links for the network diagram and other sections for consistency and clarity. 2025-11-24 09:51:32 -05:00
Carlo Costanzo
625af61b5c Update README files to include August smart lock and Amazon Echo Show details, enhancing device listings with affiliate links and descriptions for improved user engagement. 2025-11-24 09:27:24 -05:00
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Live, personal Home Assistant configuration shared for **browsing and inspiration**. This is not a turnkey clone-and-run setup; borrow ideas, adapt entity IDs/secrets, and test in your own environment.
### Quick navigation
- [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) | [Issues](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) | [Diagram](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo)
- [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) | [Issues](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) | [Diagram](config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo)
- Config highlights: `config/packages`, `config/automation`, `config/script`, `config/scene`, `config/templates`, `config/www`
- Gear & affiliate catalog: see `docs/legacy-readme.md` (full device list with links)
- Gear & affiliate catalog: see `legacy-readme.md` (full device list with links)
![Home Assistant header](https://i.imgur.com/vjDH1LJ.png)
@@ -42,19 +42,22 @@ Live, personal Home Assistant configuration shared for **browsing and inspiratio
- Garage routines and entry lighting: [config/packages/garadget.yaml](config/packages/garadget.yaml), [config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml)
- Holiday/front-of-house color scenes: [config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml](config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml), [config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml](config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml)
- Dash-button triggers for quick actions: [config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml](config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml)
- PC lock/unlock-driven lighting via HASS.Agent: [config/packages/hass_agent_homepc.yaml](config/packages/hass_agent_homepc.yaml)
- Seasonal cuckoo clock with October and Christmas sound packs: [config/automation/System/CucKoo_Clock.yaml](config/automation/System/CucKoo_Clock.yaml)
- Battery and solar awareness: [config/packages/powerwall.yaml](config/packages/powerwall.yaml)
- Presence-aware office comfort: [config/packages/office_motion.yaml](config/packages/office_motion.yaml)
- Weather-aware lighting: [config/automation/dark_rainy_day.yaml](config/automation/dark_rainy_day.yaml)
### Network diagram
![Smart Home Diagram](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png)
![Smart Home Diagram](config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg)
### Gear tied to real automations (affiliate links)
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. The full catalog (including older gear) remains in `docs/legacy-readme.md`.
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. The full catalog (including older gear) remains in `legacy-readme.md`.
https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, reflection alerts - [garadget package](config/packages/garadget.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| August smart lock | Front-door lock control + status - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff - [phynplus package](config/packages/phynplus.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Rachio sprinkler controller | Rain-skips and seasonal watering - [rachio package](config/packages/rachio.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Rachio-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2eoPKBW) |
| Tesla Powerwall 2 | Grid-outage alerts + load-shed automations - [powerwall package](config/packages/powerwall.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Powerwall-orange?logo=tesla)](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) |
@@ -62,12 +65,13 @@ Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. The full
| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [garage entry helper](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Pi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Pi%203-orange?logo=raspberrypi)](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [![Z-Wave](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Z--Wave%20Stick-orange?logo=zwave)](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) |
| Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting - [roku package](config/packages/roku.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Roku-orange?logo=roku)](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| Amazon Dash Button | Quick actions (office lamp toggle) - [dash buttons automation](config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Dash%20Button-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2dPKZhM) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Dreame/Neato vacuum | Cleaning schedules + notifications - [vacuum package](config/packages/vacuum.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Vacuum-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4f7NpFP) |
| Flux/LED strip controller | Monthly color scenes for exterior - [monthly color scene](config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-LED%20Controller-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jUBSBE) |
| Etekcity/433MHz outlet | Accent lighting relays - [garage entry helper](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-433MHz%20Outlet-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2efNoBP) |
### Gear and affiliate links
- I keep a detailed, affiliate-supported gear list in `docs/legacy-readme.md`. Browsing or purchasing through those links helps support this project; thanks!
- I keep a detailed, affiliate-supported gear list in `legacy-readme.md`. Browsing or purchasing through those links helps support this project; thanks!
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**

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Live view of the `config/` directory my production Home Assistant instance loads every night. Use this README as a map when you want to jump directly into the most interesting packages, automations, and supporting assets.
### Quick navigation
- [Repo overview](../README.md) | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) | [Issues](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) | [Diagram](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo)
- [Repo overview](../README.md) | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) | [Issues](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) | [Diagram](config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo)
- Directory highlights: [packages](packages), [automation](automation), [script](script), [scene](scene), [templates](templates), [www](www), [custom_components](custom_components)
- Gear & affiliate catalog: see [../docs/legacy-readme.md](../docs/legacy-readme.md) for the complete shopping list
- Gear & affiliate catalog: see [../legacy-readme.md](../legacy-readme.md) for the complete shopping list
![Home Assistant header](https://i.imgur.com/vjDH1LJ.png)
@@ -45,14 +45,17 @@ Live view of the `config/` directory my production Home Assistant instance loads
| Scripts | Reusable building blocks for lighting, notifications, and safety responses. | [script/monthly_color_scene.yaml](script/monthly_color_scene.yaml), [script/notify_engine.yaml](script/notify_engine.yaml), [script/speech_engine.yaml](script/speech_engine.yaml) |
| Scenes | Seasonal and ambiance presets that the scripts and automations call into. | [scene/monthly_colors.yaml](scene/monthly_colors.yaml), [scene/living_room.yaml](scene/living_room.yaml) |
| Templates & Speech | Human-friendly voice briefings and templated responses. | [templates/speech/briefing.yaml](templates/speech/briefing.yaml) |
| Dashboards & Media | UI chrome, floorplans, sound bites, and automation assets. | [www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png](www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png), [media/](media) |
| Dashboards & Media | UI chrome, floorplans, sound bites, and automation assets. | [www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg](www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg), [media/](media) |
| Seasonal Audio | Cuckoo clock with Halloween and Christmas sound packs. | [automation/System/CucKoo_Clock.yaml](automation/System/CucKoo_Clock.yaml) |
### Gear tied to these automations (affiliate links)
Only including devices that have active references in the files above. Want the legacy list? Jump to [../docs/legacy-readme.md](../docs/legacy-readme.md).
Only including devices that have active references in the files above. Want the legacy list? Jump to [../legacy-readme.md](../legacy-readme.md).
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, reflection alerts [garadget package](packages/garadget.yaml) + [garage entry helper](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| August smart lock | Front-door lock status + remote control [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff [phynplus package](packages/phynplus.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Rachio sprinkler controller | Rain-skips and seasonal watering [rachio package](packages/rachio.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Rachio-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2eoPKBW) |
| Tesla Powerwall 2 | Grid-outage alerts + load-shed automations [powerwall package](packages/powerwall.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Powerwall-orange?logo=tesla)](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) |

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data:
entity_id: media_player.livingroomCC
media_content_id: >
{% if now().strftime("%M")|int == 30 %}
{% if now().strftime("%B") == 'October' %}
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/sounds/october-clock/cuckoo-clock-01.wav
{% set month = now().strftime("%B") %}
{% set base = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/sounds/" %}
{% if month == 'October' %}
{% set folder = 'october-clock' %}
{% elif month == 'December' %}
{% set folder = 'december-clock' %}
{% else %}
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/sounds/cuckoo-clock/cuckoo-clock-01.wav
{% endif %}
{% else %}
{% if now().strftime("%B") == 'October' %}
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{% else %}
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/sounds/cuckoo-clock/cuckoo-clock-{{now().strftime("%I")}}.wav
{% endif %}
{% set folder = 'cuckoo-clock' %}
{% endif %}
{% set file = 'cuckoo-clock-01.wav' if now().strftime("%M")|int == 30 else 'cuckoo-clock-' ~ now().strftime("%I") ~ '.wav' %}
{{ base ~ folder ~ '/' ~ file }}
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### Quick navigation
- [Repo overview](../../README.md) | [Config index](../README.md) | [Automations](../automation) | [Scripts](../script) | [Scenes](../scene) | [Templates](../templates) | [Package triggers](triggers) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo) | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com)
- Disabled/staging packages follow the `.disabled` or `.NOTWORKING` suffix; remove it after you update credentials or hardware.
- Looking for the full gear list? See [../docs/legacy-readme.md](../../docs/legacy-readme.md).
- Looking for the full gear list? See [../legacy-readme.md](../../legacy-readme.md).
![Home Assistant header](https://i.imgur.com/vjDH1LJ.png)
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| --- | --- | --- |
| [alarm.yaml](alarm.yaml) | NodeMCU-powered perimeter monitoring with arm/disarm helpers and rich notifications. | `binary_sensor.mcu*_gpio*`, `group.family`, notify + siren scripts |
| [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT-based control + status for both garage doors, feeding entry/exit lighting routines. | `cover.large_garage_door`, `cover.small_garage_door`, `sensor.garadget_reflection` |
| [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door August smart lock with Alexa Show camera pop-up when unlocked. | `lock.front_door`, media_player actions for front doorbell camera |
| [holiday.yaml](holiday.yaml) | REST-driven US holiday + flag sensors that color scenes and exterior lighting. | `sensor.holiday`, `sensor.flag`, JSON feed at `config/json_data/holidays.json` |
| [lightning.yaml](lightning.yaml) | Blitzortung lightning counter monitoring with snoozeable push actions. | `sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter`, `input_boolean.snooze_lightning`, notify engine actions |
| [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Tie the Phyn Plus smart shutoff into HA notifications, automations, and valve overrides. | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `script.notify_engine_two_button` |
| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status and shed loads automatically when off-grid. | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `script.notify_engine` |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Dreame (ex-Neato) vacuum orchestration with maintenance reminders and reset helpers. | `sensor.l10s_vacuum_task_status`, `sensor.l10s_vacuum_sensor_dirty_left`, `button.l10s_vacuum_reset_sensor` |
| [hass_agent_homepc.yaml](hass_agent_homepc.yaml) | Mirrors PC lock/unlock state from HASS.Agent to the office lamp for instant desk presence cues. | `sensor.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_sessionstate`, `switch.office_lamp_switch` |
| [finance.yaml](finance.yaml) | Yahoo Finance sensor bundle for portfolio glances and Lovelace cards. | `sensor.tsla`, `sensor.aapl`, `sensor.amzn`, `sensor.msft` |
### Blog & video deep dives
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| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Monitoring Tesla Powerwall health + what to automate when the grid drops. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Keeping Neato/Dreame bots smart with HA scenes and maintenance timers. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/home-assistant-neato-vacuum-automation.html) |
| [grafana.yaml.disabled](grafana.yaml.disabled) | Rendering Grafana dashboards to images for Lovelace and social posts. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) · [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/09/re-installing-tesla-solar-panels-again.html) · [Video](https://youtu.be/BartadUzGOA) |
| [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Smart lock control and status from HA. | [YouTube short](https://youtu.be/UdcCeAyo9Ak?si=O-f607NHbRLKZxao) |
### Hardware referenced in packages (affiliate links)
These are the devices that power the packages above. Affiliate links never change the price but they do help fund more tinkering—thanks!
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| Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garadget garage door controller | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed entry lighting, notifications, and security checks. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| August smart lock | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door lock/unlock + status for routines and alerts. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks. | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Rachio sprinkler controller | [rachio.yaml](rachio.yaml) | Rain skips and seasonal watering adjustments happen automatically. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Rachio-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2eoPKBW) |
| Tesla Powerwall 2 | [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Grid outages kick off load-shed scripts and status pings. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Powerwall-orange?logo=tesla)](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) |

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#-------------------------------------------
# Control the office lamp based on CARLO-HOMEPC session state via HASS.Agent.
# Sleep Number bed-triggered PC lock/monitor sleep lives in config/packages/sleepiq.yaml.
# Docs: https://hassagent.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
#-------------------------------------------
automation:
- alias: "Office Lamp - Follow CARLO-HOMEPC Session"
id: 7b3f9e14-55b1-44aa-a6eb-2e0873a4c2bb
mode: single
trigger:
- platform: state
entity_id: sensor.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_sessionstate
to: 'Locked'
id: locked
- platform: state
entity_id: sensor.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_sessionstate
to: 'Unlocked'
id: unlocked
action:
- choose:
- conditions:
- condition: trigger
id: locked
sequence:
- service: switch.turn_off
target:
entity_id: switch.office_lamp_switch
- conditions:
- condition: trigger
id: unlocked
sequence:
- service: switch.turn_on
target:
entity_id: switch.office_lamp_switch

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- sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_sleepnumber
# - sensor.Stacey_sleep_hours
##############################################################################
### Automations - Detect when things are not right. Like any Good Watchdog.
##############################################################################
automation:
- alias: "CARLO-HOMEPC - Lock PC and Sleep Monitors When Carlo Is in Bed"
id: 25c69640-4c38-46a2-82ae-5a32c3c6f1b4
mode: single
trigger:
- platform: state
entity_id: binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_carlo_is_in_bed
from: 'off'
to: 'on'
action:
- service: button.press
target:
entity_id: button.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_lock
- service: button.press
target:
entity_id: button.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_monitorsleep

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### Tips
- Keep filenames descriptive so automations stay readable.
- Subfolders hold themed or device-specific sounds.
- Seasonal cuckoo clock uses `october-clock` (Halloween) and `december-clock` (Christmas) variants, falling back to `cuckoo-clock`.
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**

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Legacy gear catalog and inspiration hub. This doc preserves older hardware references, affiliate links, and blog/video write-ups for anyone browsing the full history of the Bear Stone Smart Home. For the current configuration and actively maintained gear list, start at the main README and config index below.
### Quick navigation
- [Repo overview](../README.md) | [Config index](../config/README.md) | [Packages](../config/packages/README.md) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo) | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com)
- [Repo overview](README.md) | [Config index](config/README.md) | [Packages](config/packages/README.md) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/vCloudInfo) | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com)
- Looking for the latest gear tied to live automations? See the gear table in `README.md` and `config/README.md`.
![Home Assistant header](https://i.imgur.com/vjDH1LJ.png)
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| Echo Dot / Echo / Tap | Voice input for modes, guest toggles, and whole-home music. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2e3vHFQ) |
| Amazon Dash Button | Repurposed as quick-action triggers (office lamp, scenes). | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2dPKZhM) |
| Circle by Disney | Legacy parental controls + device discovery alerts. | [Buy](https://mbsy.co/circlemedia/41927098) |
| Last Message trigger | Alexa “repeat last notification” helper. | [Package](../config/packages/triggers/last_message.yaml) |
| Last Message trigger | Alexa “repeat last notification” helper. | [Package](config/packages/triggers/last_message.yaml) |
| August smart lock | Front-door lock control + presence-aware routines. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) · [Video](https://youtu.be/UdcCeAyo9Ak?si=O-f607NHbRLKZxao) |
### Lighting, LEDs, and ambience
| Gear | What it drove | Buy / Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flux/LED strip controller | Exterior monthly color scenes + holiday palettes. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2jUBSBE) · [Scenes](../config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml) |
| Flux/LED strip controller | Exterior monthly color scenes + holiday palettes. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2jUBSBE) · [Scenes](config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml) |
| Hue Lightstrip | TV backlights + media-aware accent lighting. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2FGbPpL) |
| Etekcity 433MHz outlets | Accent lighting relays + printer power control. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2efNoBP) |
| Holiday lighting routines | Color changes by holiday; motion/garage overrides. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/02/breaking-down-the-flag-sensor-in-home-assistant.html) · [Video](https://youtu.be/nsWq4uVrQ0g) |
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| Garadget | MQTT garage control + reflection monitoring + safety alerts. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) · [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/03/how-to-add-garadget-to-home-assistant.html) |
| JuiceBox Pro 40 EVSE | Managed EV charging (amps watchdog + notifications). | [Buy](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB9R4KO) |
| Tesla Model Y | Presence, charging stats, and outage/load automation. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
| Garage entry helper | Lights + safety cues when doors open/close. | [Automation](../config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) |
| Garage entry helper | Lights + safety cues when doors open/close. | [Automation](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) |
### Water, weather, and safety
| Gear | What it drove | Buy / Deep dive |
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| Roku | Media presence for lighting/scenes and announcements. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| Samsung/Fire TV | Theater scenes and backlight coordination. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2efNNnq) |
| Synology NVR 1218 | Camera recording with HA-integrated views. | [Buy](https://amzn.to/2COe9aU) · [Video](https://youtu.be/GmpP52yG0S8) |
| Floorplan + Lovelace dashboards | Visual status of sensors, cameras, and rooms. | [Diagram](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png) |
| Floorplan + Lovelace dashboards | Visual status of sensors, cameras, and rooms. | [Diagram](config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg) |
### Blog & video inspiration (archived)
- Docker migration journey: [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/02/journey-to-docker.html) · [Ubuntu upgrade video](https://youtu.be/w-YNtU1qtlk)
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- Home Assistant Pi Day + Pi-hole stats: [Video](https://youtu.be/woA88DFlH5c)
### Historical diagram
![Smart Home Diagram](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/master/config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png)
![Smart Home Diagram](config/www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg)
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**