Update HA version badge to 2025.8.0

* Update HA version to 2025.7.2, remove deprecated Conico camera configuration, and add new automation for auto-opening the large garage door upon arrival. Enhance garage camera integration with Alexa Media Player for better home monitoring.

* Refactor automation scripts to enhance garbage day announcements and thermostat control. Removed deprecated responsibilities automation and updated related references in speech engine and templates. Added new automation for setting thermostats to eco mode when away.

* Add notification for thermostat eco mode trigger in away.yaml, remove unused media player from media_players.yaml, and comment out unused pool deck switch in switches.yaml. fixing Spook Findings!

* Enhance stats.yaml by adding new sensors for GitHub open issues and stargazers, updating existing sensor configurations for better measurement clarity. Adjust unit_of_measurement and state_class for improved data representation.

* Refactor stats.yaml to unify unit_of_measurement for sensors, changing from specific labels to a generic 'count' for improved consistency and clarity in data representation.

* Update logger and recorder trying to get the logbook a little more useful by excluding a LOT of stuff.  Modified greeting messages in speech templates to address individuals specifically when home.

* Add automation for fridge door open notification in fridge.yaml, integrating ThinLg HACS for enhanced sensor support. This automation alerts family members if the fridge door remains open for over 5 minutes, ensuring timely action to prevent temperature issues. ThinQ LG integration #1165

* Updating the header so AI can read the requirements easier.

* Refactor garage.yaml automation to enhance notifications for garage door operations. Removed unnecessary conditions and added functionality to track the last person home, updating notification details and camera entity for improved monitoring.

* Refactor climate.yaml automation to improve the condition for setting the downstairs Nest temperature. Changed trigger to use a group state for better reliability and added a numeric state condition for temperature checks, ensuring more accurate automation behavior.

* Update configuration.yaml and recorder.yaml to refine logbook and recorder exclusions. Added new entity globs for sensors and updated entities list for improved data management and monitoring. Removed deprecated sensor references for better clarity.  REALLY trying to tighten this up a LOT.

* Add automation to notify Carlo of Proxmox updates in proxmox. This automation triggers notifications when updates are available for Proxmox hosts,.

* Refactor logbook configuration in configuration.yaml to include external logbook.yaml for improved organization and clarity. Removed extensive entity exclusions to streamline logbook entries.

* Update logbook.yaml and recorder.yaml to refine entity exclusions and enhance data management. Added new sensor exclusions in recorder.yaml and standardized unit_of_measurement and icon_template in stats.yaml for improved clarity and consistency.

* Update logbook.yaml to enhance entity tracking by adding new sensors and reorganizing existing entries for improved clarity and data management. Removed some deprecated sensor references to streamline the configuration.

* Merge branch 'master' into July_2025

.gitignore

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 core.*
 core
 .uuid
+.git-credentials
 
 # Home Assistant specific
 *.DISABLED

README.md

@@ -259,10 +259,8 @@ Defining Guest Mode - /config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml#L1-L4</a><br>
 Using Guest mode as a condition - /config/script/speech_engine.yaml#L26-L28</a><br>
 <p></details>
 <details>
-<summary>Track garbage days and chore days for the kids. Voice reminders and Alexa intergration/request for info.'</summary><p align="center">
+<summary>Track garbage days. Voice reminders and Alexa intergration/request for info.'</summary><p align="center">
 <a href=https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/blob/master/config/input_boolean/hidden_booleans.yaml#L5-L7>
-Defining responsibilities trigger - /config/input_boolean/hidden_booleans.yaml#L5-L7</a><br>
-<a href=https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/blob/master/config/script/speech_engine.yaml#L56-L68>
 Responsibility Speech Code - /config/script/speech_engine.yaml#L56-L68</a><br>
 <p></details>
 <details>
@@ -956,8 +954,8 @@ Process Monitor Package - /config/packages/processmonitor.yaml</a><br>
 
 The [issues section](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) on github is where I store all my wishful ideas and future enhancements.
 Feel free to join the conversations there.
-[![Screenshot of Alarm Clock View](https://i.imgur.com/mLMrky1.jpg)](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2017/11/building-worlds-greatest-smart-alarm.html)
-[![Screenshot of Alarm View](https://i.imgur.com/zmb3Rtn.png)](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2017/07/visualizing-smart-home-using-home.html)
+[![Screenshot of Kiosk View](https://i.imgur.com/653S6jX.png)](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2017/11/building-worlds-greatest-smart-alarm.html)
+[![Screenshot of Home View](https://i.imgur.com/zmb3Rtn.png)](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2017/07/visualizing-smart-home-using-home.html)
 
 **All files are now being edited with [Cursor.ai](https://www.cursor.com/).**
 

config/.HA_VERSION

@@ -1 +1 @@
-2025.5.3
+2025.8.0

config/automation/Speech/announcements.yaml

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
           {%- endmacro -%}
 
           {{greeting_sentence(person)}}
-        call_responsibilities: 1
+        call_garbage_day: 1
         call_no_announcement: 1
         call_garage_check: 1
         call_window_check: 1

config/automation/Speech/home_stats.yaml

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
     - service: script.speech_engine
       data:
         call_inside_weather: 1
-        call_responsibilities: 1
+        call_garbage_day: 1
         call_outside_weather: 1
         call_garage_check: 1
         call_window_check: 1

config/automation/Speech/nest.yaml

@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-######################################################################
-##  Announce when one of the nests kick in
-## Announce over all Chromecast Audios
-######################################################################
-- alias: 'Nest Status'
-  id: 7812fdaf-a3f8-498b-8f07-28e977e528fe
-  trigger:
-
-    - platform: state
-      entity_id:
-        - climate.downstairs
-        - climate.upstairs
-      from: 'off'
-
-  action:
-    - service: script.speech_engine
-      data:
-        NestStatus: "The {{ trigger.entity_id.split('.')[1].split('_')[0]}} {{ trigger.entity_id.split('.')[1].split('_')[1]}} has now been turned on for {{(trigger.to_state.state)}}."
-        call_window_check: 1

config/automation/Speech/responsibilities.yaml

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-#-------------------------------------------
-# Responsibilities Announcement
-# Description: Triggers a speech announcement for daily responsibilities
-#
-# Features:
-# - Announces garbage day and recycling reminders
-# - Triggered by an input_boolean entity
-#
-# Integration: Uses speech_engine script for announcements
-# Follow me on https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
-#-------------------------------------------
-- alias: 'responsibilities'
-  id: f39bd8db-a348-4024-a6a6-a3e3c836646c
-  trigger:
-    - platform: state
-      entity_id: input_boolean.responsibilities
-      to: 'on'
-
-  action:
-    - service: script.speech_engine
-      data:
-        call_responsibilities: 1

config/automation/Timed_Triggers/0830.yaml

@@ -30,14 +30,14 @@
         - light.fridge
         - light.k4
         - group.kitchen_accents
-        - switch.office_lamp_switch_socket
+        - switch.office_lamp_switch
         
     - wait_template: >-
        {{ states.sun.sun.state == 'above_horizon' }}
     - service: homeassistant.turn_on
       entity_id: 
         - switch.alarm_panel_1_motion_detection
-        - switch.office_lamp_switch_socket
+        - switch.office_lamp_switch
     - service: number.set_value
       target:
         entity_id: number.alarm_panel_1_screen_brightness

config/automation/Timed_Triggers/startup_month.yaml

@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-###################################
-# @CCOSTAN
-# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
-##  Start Up Section
-##  Video Explanation can be found here :
-##  https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/06/how-to-use-template-conditions-in-home-assistant.html
-###################################
-
-- alias: Check if it's summer vacation on startup.
-  id: 65f91ec6-b9ad-45de-9ffa-023598980019
-
-  trigger:
-    - platform: homeassistant
-      event: start
-    - platform: time_pattern
-      hours: '/12'
-
-  condition:
-    - condition: template
-      value_template: >
-        {% set month=states("sensor.date").split('-')[1] | int %}
-        {%- if month == 4 or month == 5 or month == 6 or month == 7 -%}
-          true
-        {%- endif -%}
-
-  action:
-    - service: input_boolean.turn_off
-      entity_id: input_boolean.school_mode

config/automation/away.yaml

@@ -40,4 +40,3 @@
     - service: switch.turn_off
       entity_id: switch.back_landscaping
 
-

config/automation/flash_all.yaml

@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@
         - light.main_slider
         - light.garage_attic
         - light.bedroom_lights
-        - light.den_2
-        - light.den1
         - light.dinette_lights
         - light.dining_room_lights
         - light.foyer

config/automation/good_morning.yaml

@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
-######################################################################
-##  Weekday Morning Routines for the Wife and Kiddos.
-######################################################################
-
-- alias: 'Good Morning Routine'
-  id: 1432bac8-311b-4618-8f8f-19dd848791b6
-  trigger:
-    - platform: state
-      entity_id: input_boolean.good_morning
-      to: 'on'
-      from: 'off'
-    - platform: state
-      entity_id:
-        - binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_is_in_bed
-      to: 'off'
-      for: '00:05:00'
-
-  condition:
-    - condition: state
-      entity_id: group.family
-      state: home
-    - condition: state
-      entity_id: input_boolean.school_mode
-      state: 'on'
-    - condition: time
-      after: '05:30:00'
-      before: '08:00:00'
-    - condition: time
-      weekday:
-        - mon
-        - tue
-        - wed
-        - thu
-        - fri
-
-  action:
-    - service: light.turn_on
-      entity_id:
-        - light.s1
-        - light.s4
-    - service: switch.turn_on
-      entity_id: group.kitchen_accents
-    - service: input_boolean.turn_off
-      entity_id: input_boolean.good_morning

config/blueprints/automation/homeassistant/motion_light.yaml

@@ -1,49 +0,0 @@
-blueprint:
-  name: Motion-activated Light
-  domain: automation
-  source_url: https://github.com/home-assistant/core/blob/dev/homeassistant/components/automation/blueprints/motion_light.yaml
-  input:
-    motion_entity:
-      name: Motion Sensor
-      selector:
-        entity:
-          domain: binary_sensor
-          device_class: motion
-    light_target:
-      name: Light
-      selector:
-        target:
-          entity:
-            domain: light
-    no_motion_wait:
-      name: Wait time
-      description: Time to wait until the light should be turned off.
-      default: 120
-      selector:
-        number:
-          min: 0
-          max: 3600
-          unit_of_measurement: seconds
-
-# If motion is detected within the delay,
-# we restart the script.
-mode: restart
-max_exceeded: silent
-
-trigger:
-  platform: state
-  entity_id: !input motion_entity
-  from: "off"
-  to: "on"
-
-action:
-  - service: light.turn_on
-    target: !input light_target
-  - wait_for_trigger:
-      platform: state
-      entity_id: !input motion_entity
-      from: "on"
-      to: "off"
-  - delay: !input no_motion_wait
-  - service: light.turn_off
-    target: !input light_target

config/blueprints/automation/homeassistant/notify_leaving_zone.yaml

@@ -1,41 +0,0 @@
-blueprint:
-  name: Send notification when a person leaves a zone
-  domain: automation
-  source_url: https://github.com/home-assistant/core/blob/dev/homeassistant/components/automation/blueprints/notify_leaving_zone.yaml
-  input:
-    person_entity:
-      name: Person
-      selector:
-        entity:
-          domain: person
-    zone_entity:
-      name: Zone
-      selector:
-        entity:
-          domain: zone
-    notify_device:
-      name: Device to notify
-      description: Device needs to run the official Home Assistant app to receive notifications.
-      selector:
-        device:
-          integration: mobile_app
-
-trigger:
-  platform: state
-  entity_id: !input person_entity
-
-variables:
-  zone_entity: !input zone_entity
-  zone_state: "{{ states[zone_entity].name }}"
-  person_entity: !input person_entity
-  person_name: "{{ states[person_entity].name }}"
-
-condition:
-  condition: template
-  value_template: "{{ trigger.from_state.state == zone_state and trigger.to_state.state != zone_state }}"
-
-action:
-  domain: mobile_app
-  type: notify
-  device_id: !input notify_device
-  message: "{{ person_name }} has left {{ zone_state }}"

config/blueprints/script/homeassistant/confirmable_notification.yaml

@@ -1,74 +0,0 @@
-blueprint:
-  name: Confirmable Notification
-  description: >-
-    A script that sends an actionable notification with a confirmation before
-    running the specified action.
-  domain: script
-  source_url: https://github.com/home-assistant/core/blob/master/homeassistant/components/script/blueprints/confirmable_notification.yaml
-  input:
-    notify_device:
-      name: Device to notify
-      description: Device needs to run the official Home Assistant app to receive notifications.
-      selector:
-        device:
-          integration: mobile_app
-    title:
-      name: "Title"
-      description: "The title of the button shown in the notification."
-      default: ""
-      selector:
-        text:
-    message:
-      name: "Message"
-      description: "The message body"
-      selector:
-        text:
-    confirm_text:
-      name: "Confirmation Text"
-      description: "Text to show on the confirmation button"
-      default: "Confirm"
-      selector:
-        text:
-    confirm_action:
-      name: "Confirmation Action"
-      description: "Action to run when notification is confirmed"
-      default: []
-      selector:
-        action:
-    dismiss_text:
-      name: "Dismiss Text"
-      description: "Text to show on the dismiss button"
-      default: "Dismiss"
-      selector:
-        text:
-    dismiss_action:
-      name: "Dismiss Action"
-      description: "Action to run when notification is dismissed"
-      default: []
-      selector:
-        action:
-
-mode: restart
-
-sequence:
-  - alias: "Send notification"
-    domain: mobile_app
-    type: notify
-    device_id: !input notify_device
-    title: !input title
-    message: !input message
-    data:
-      actions:
-        - action: "CONFIRM"
-          title: !input confirm_text
-        - action: "DISMISS"
-          title: !input dismiss_text
-  - alias: "Awaiting response"
-    wait_for_trigger:
-      - platform: event
-        event_type: mobile_app_notification_action
-  - choose:
-      - conditions: "{{ wait.trigger.event.data.action == 'CONFIRM' }}"
-        sequence: !input confirm_action
-      - conditions: "{{ wait.trigger.event.data.action == 'DISMISS' }}"
-        sequence: !input dismiss_action

config/configuration.yaml

@@ -64,34 +64,7 @@ light: !include light_groups.yaml
 ifttt:
   key: !secret ifttt_key
 
-logbook:
-  exclude:
-    entities:
-      - automation.detect_lights_and_adjust_the_brightness_when_turned_on_based_on_time
-      - automation.cuckoo_clock
-      - binary_sensor.office_motion
-      - group.garage_doors
-      - media_player.LivingRoomCC
-      - py.warnings
-      - sensor.small_garage_status
-      - sensor.large_garage_status
-      - sensor.small_garage_time_in_state
-      - sensor.large_garage_time_in_state
-      - sensor.large_garage_wifi_signal_strength
-      - sensor.small_garage_wifi_signal_strength
-      - sensor.small_garage_reflection_rate
-      - sensor.large_garage_reflection_rate
-      - sensor.pi_hole_ads_blocked_today
-      - sensor.pi_hole_ads_percentage_blocked_today
-      - sensor.pi_hole_dns_queries_today
-      - sensor.time
-      - sensor.date
-      - sensor.floorplan_date
-      - sensor.floorplan_time
-      - sensor.ha_uptime
-      - sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_pressure
-      - sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_carlo_pressure
-
+logbook: !include logbook.yaml
 logger: !include logger.yaml
 recorder: !include recorder.yaml
 

config/group/Indoor_Outdoor.yaml

@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@ Interior_Lights:
     - group.kitchen_accents
     - light.bedroom
     - light.bedroom_lights
-    - light.den_2
-    - light.den1
     - light.dinette_lights
     - light.dining_room_lights
     - light.foyer

config/group/home_mode.yaml

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-home_modes:
-  
-  entities:
-    - input_boolean.guest_mode
-    - input_boolean.school_mode
-    - input_boolean.alert_mode
-    - input_boolean.speech_notifications
-    - input_boolean.text_notifications
-

config/group/media_players.yaml

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ media_players:
     - media_player.livingroomcc
     - media_player.living_room_tv
     - media_player.living_room_ultra
-    - media_player.upstairs_living_room
     - media_player.bedroom_tablet
     - media_player.living_room
     - media_player.front_room_flex
@@ -24,6 +23,5 @@ tvs:
     - media_player.roku_3810x_923c
     - media_player.roku_living_room
     - media_player.tv_samsung_q70_series_65
-    - media_player.upstairs_living_room
     
 

config/group/switches.yaml

@@ -14,12 +14,12 @@ Interior Switches:
     - switch.lr_amp
     - switch.master_bathroom_accent_1
     - switch.master_bathroom_accent_2
-    - switch.pool_deck
+    #- switch.pool_deck - Not being used right now
     - switch.foyer_outlet
     - switch.den_outlet
     - switch.living_room_outlet
     - switch.living_room_tv_outlet
-    - switch.office_lamp_switch_socket
+    - switch.office_lamp_switch
     - switch.front_office_lamp
 
 Kitchen Accents:

config/group/triggers.yaml

@@ -1,13 +0,0 @@
-Triggers:
-  
-  entities:
-    - input_boolean.responsibilities
-    - input_boolean.home_stats
-    - input_boolean.flash
-    - input_boolean.guard_dog
-    - input_boolean.sleepy_dog
-    - input_boolean.good_morning
-    - input_boolean.good_night
-    - input_boolean.meal_time
-    - input_boolean.tv_time
-    - input_boolean.work

config/group/weather.yaml

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-Weather:
-  entities:
-    - climate.downstairs
-    # - sensor.downstairs_thermostat_humidity
-    - climate.upstairs
-    # - sensor.upstairs_thermostat_humidity
-    - sensor.pirateweather_cloud_coverage
-    - sensor.pirateweather_minutely_summary
-#    - sensor.pirateweather_nearest_storm_distance
-    - sensor.pirateweather_precip_intensity
-    # - sensor.pirateweather_daily_max_precip_intensity
-    - sensor.pirateweather_wind_speed
-    - sensor.pirateweather_humidity
-    - sensor.pirateweather_temperature
-    - sensor.pirateweather_uv_index
-    - sensor.moon
-    # - sensor.launch_window
-    - sensor.next_launch

config/input_boolean/hidden_booleans.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
 home_stats:
   name: Home Stats
   initial: off
-
-responsibilities:
-  name: responsibilities
-  initial: off

config/input_boolean/home_modes.yaml

@@ -3,11 +3,6 @@ guest_mode:
   icon: mdi:account-alert
   initial: off
 
-school_mode:
-  name: School Mode
-  icon: mdi:school
-  initial: on
-
 alert_mode:
   name: Alert Mode
   icon: mdi:alert-octagram

config/input_boolean/trigger_booleans.yaml

@@ -2,11 +2,6 @@
 good_night:
   name: Good Night
   initial: off
-
-good_morning:
-  name: Good Morning
-  initial: off
-
 meal_time:
   name: Meal Time
   initial: off

config/logbook.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+#-------------------------------------------
+# Logbook Configuration
+# Description: Settings for the Home Assistant logbook component
+#  This component is responsible for displaying items in the logbook.
+# Follow me on https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+# Original Repo: https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+#-------------------------------------------
+
+exclude:
+  entity_globs:
+    - sensor.*_location
+    - sensor.*_place
+    - sensor.*_geocoded_location  
+    - sensor.pirateweather_*
+    - weather.*
+  entities:
+    - automation.cuckoo_clock
+    - automation.detect_lights_and_adjust_the_brightness_when_turned_on_based_on_time
+    - binary_sensor.office_motion
+    - binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+    - binary_sensor.rheem_wh_running
+    - group.garage_doors
+    - media_player.LivingRoomCC
+    - sensor.date
+    - sensor.downstairs_ac_cooling_numeric
+    - sensor.ha_uptime
+    - sensor.large_garage_reflection_rate
+    - sensor.large_garage_status
+    - sensor.large_garage_time_in_state
+    - sensor.large_garage_wifi_signal_strength
+    - sensor.pi_hole_ads_blocked_today
+    - sensor.pi_hole_ads_percentage_blocked_today
+    - sensor.pi_hole_dns_queries_today
+    - sensor.rheem_wh_running_state
+    - sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_carlo_pressure
+    - sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_pressure
+    - sensor.small_garage_reflection_rate
+    - sensor.small_garage_status
+    - sensor.small_garage_time_in_state
+    - sensor.small_garage_wifi_signal_strength
+    - sensor.time
+    - sensor.upstairs_ac_cooling_numeric

config/logger.yaml

@@ -14,13 +14,12 @@
 
 default: info
 logs:
+  AIOGitHubAPI: error
   aiohttp.access: critical
   aiohttp.server: critical
   aiounifi: error
   custom_components.hacs: error
   hacs: error
-  queueman: error
-  AIOGitHubAPI: error
   homeassistant.core: error
   homeassistant.config_entries: error
   homeassistant.components.automation: warn
@@ -29,10 +28,14 @@ logs:
   homeassistant.components.device_tracker: error
   homeassistant.components.discovery: warn
   homeassistant.components.feedreader: error
+  homeassistant.components.history: error
   homeassistant.components.http: warn
   homeassistant.components.ipp: critical
+  homeassistant.components.logbook: error
   homeassistant.components.media_player: info
+  homeassistant.components.mqtt: error
   homeassistant.components.mqtt.discovery: critical
+  homeassistant.components.persistent_notification: critical
   homeassistant.components.rest.sensor: critical
   homeassistant.components.recorder: error
   homeassistant.components.sensor.pi_hole: critical
@@ -47,9 +50,11 @@ logs:
   homeassistant.helpers.script: info
   homeassistant.helpers.entity: critical
   homeassistant.loader: warn
+  homeassistant.components.websocket_api: error
   pubnub: critical
   py.warnings: error
   pyhap.hap_server: warn
+  queueman: error
   urllib3.connectionpool: error
   requests.packages.urllib3.connectionpool: critical
   root: warn

config/packages/alexa_media_player.yaml

@@ -12,4 +12,3 @@ sensor:
             {{ states.media_player | selectattr('attributes.last_called','eq',True) | map(attribute='entity_id') | first | default('none') }}
 
 #-------------------------------------------
-

config/packages/cbyge.yaml

@@ -42,14 +42,6 @@ script:
 
       - delay: "00:01:30"
 
-      - service: media_player.play_media
-        data:
-          entity_id: media_player.garage
-          media_content_id: 'turn off c life 4'
-          media_content_type: custom
-
-      - delay: "00:01:30"
-
       - service: media_player.play_media
         data:
           entity_id: media_player.garage

config/packages/climate.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,273 @@
+######################################################################
+##  AC related automations
+##  For more info visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+##  Contact: @CCOSTAN 
+######################################################################
+
+input_datetime:
+  downstairs_last_filter_change:
+    name: Downstairs Last Filter Change
+    has_date: true
+    has_time: true
+  upstairs_last_filter_change:
+    name: Upstairs Last Filter Change
+    has_date: true
+    has_time: true
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Binary sensors – true when the thermostat reports the compressor is running
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+binary_sensor:
+  - platform: template
+    sensors:
+      downstairs_ac_cooling:
+        friendly_name: "Downstairs AC is Cooling"
+        value_template: >
+          {{ state_attr('climate.downstairs', 'hvac_action') == 'cooling' }}
+      upstairs_ac_cooling:
+        friendly_name: "Upstairs AC is Cooling"
+        value_template: >
+          {{ state_attr('climate.upstairs', 'hvac_action') == 'cooling' }}
+
+sensor:
+  - platform: template
+    sensors:
+      downstairs_ac_cooling_numeric:
+        friendly_name: "Downstairs AC Cooling Numeric"
+        value_template: "{{ 1 if is_state('binary_sensor.downstairs_ac_cooling', 'on') else 0 }}"
+      upstairs_ac_cooling_numeric:
+        friendly_name: "Upstairs AC Cooling Numeric "
+        value_template: "{{ 1 if is_state('binary_sensor.upstairs_ac_cooling', 'on') else 0 }}"
+
+  - platform: integration
+    name: Downstairs AC Runtime Raw
+    source: sensor.downstairs_ac_cooling_numeric
+    unit_time: h
+    method: left
+    round: 2
+  - platform: integration
+    name: Upstairs AC Runtime Raw
+    source: sensor.upstairs_ac_cooling_numeric
+    unit_time: h
+    method: left
+    round: 2
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Utility‑meters that act like odometers (reset when you swap the filter)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+utility_meter:
+  downstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change:
+    source: sensor.downstairs_ac_runtime_raw
+  upstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change:
+    source: sensor.upstairs_ac_runtime_raw
+  
+script:
+  reset_downstairs_filter:
+    alias: Reset Downstairs Filter
+    mode: queued
+    sequence:
+      - service: input_datetime.set_datetime
+        data:
+          entity_id: input_datetime.downstairs_last_filter_change
+          datetime: "{{ now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') }}"
+      - service: utility_meter.reset
+        target:
+          entity_id: sensor.downstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change
+
+  reset_upstairs_filter:
+    alias: Reset Upstairs Filter
+    mode: queued
+    sequence:
+      - service: input_datetime.set_datetime
+        data:
+          entity_id: input_datetime.upstairs_last_filter_change
+          datetime: "{{ now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') }}"
+      - service: utility_meter.reset
+        target:
+          entity_id: sensor.upstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change
+
+automation:
+  - alias: Notify Downstairs Filter Change Due
+    description: Notify when downstairs runtime exceeds threshold since last filter change
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.downstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change
+        above: 800      # hours
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine        # <-- keep your existing notify helper
+        data:
+          title: "Home Maintenance Reminder"
+          value1: "It's time to change your Downstairs AC filter."
+          value2: >
+            Runtime has exceeded 800 h. Last changed {{ ((now() - states.input_datetime.downstairs_last_filter_change.last_changed).total_seconds() / 86400) | round(0) }} days ago.
+          who: "Carlo"
+          group: "maintenance"
+          level: "active"
+
+  - alias: Notify Upstairs Filter Change Due
+    description: Notify when upstairs runtime exceeds threshold since last filter change
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.upstairs_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change
+        above: 450      # hours
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: "Home Maintenance Reminder"
+          value1: "It's time to change your Upstairs AC filter."
+          value2: >
+            Runtime has exceeded 450 h. Last changed {{ ((now() - states.input_datetime.upstairs_last_filter_change.last_changed).total_seconds() / 86400) | round(0) }} days ago.
+          who: "Carlo"
+          group: "maintenance"
+
+  - alias: 'AC Status off Announcement'
+    id: 7812fdaf-a3f8-498b-8f07-28e977e528fe
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - climate.downstairs
+          - climate.upstairs
+        from: 'off'
+    action:
+      - service: script.speech_engine
+        data:
+          NestStatus: "The {{ trigger.entity_id.split('.')[1].split('_')[0]}} {{ trigger.entity_id.split('.')[1].split('_')[1]}} has now been turned on for {{(trigger.to_state.state)}}."
+          call_window_check: 1
+  
+  - alias: Prevent Upstairs Nest Below 76
+    id: 7812fdaf-a3f8-498b-8f07-28e977e528ff
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: climate.upstairs
+        attribute: temperature
+        below: 76
+    action:
+      - delay: "00:03:00"
+      - service: climate.set_temperature
+        data:
+          entity_id: climate.upstairs
+          temperature: 77
+
+  - alias: Set Downstairs Nest to 76 When both in bed
+    id: set_downstairs_nest_76_both_in_bed
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: climate.downstairs
+        attribute: temperature
+        above: 76
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.bed
+        to: 'on'
+    condition:
+      - condition: and
+        conditions:
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_carlo_is_in_bed
+            state: 'on'
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_is_in_bed
+            state: 'on'
+      - condition: numeric_state
+        entity_id: climate.downstairs
+        attribute: temperature
+        above: 76
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: sun.sun
+        state: 'below_horizon'
+    action:
+      - service: climate.set_temperature
+        data:
+          entity_id: climate.downstairs
+          temperature: 76
+  - alias: 'Set Downstairs Thermostat to 79 During Daylight'
+    id: set_downstairs_thermostat_79_daylight
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: sun.sun
+        to: 'above_horizon'
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: climate.downstairs
+        attribute: temperature
+        below: 79
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: sun.sun
+        state: 'above_horizon'
+      - condition: template
+        value_template: "{{ state_attr('climate.downstairs', 'temperature') < 79 }}"
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
+        state: 'off'
+    action:
+      - service: climate.set_temperature
+        data:
+          entity_id: climate.downstairs
+          temperature: 80
+          
+# Set thermostats to eco mode when everyone is away
+  - alias: 'Set Thermostats to Eco When Away'
+    id: 1e2d3c4b-eco-thermostat-away
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        to: 'not_home'
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        state: 'not_home'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
+        state: 'off'
+    action:
+      - service: climate.set_preset_mode
+        data:
+          entity_id:
+            - climate.downstairs
+            - climate.upstairs
+          preset_mode: 'eco'
+
+  # Automation: Set Thermostats Back to Cool Mode
+  - alias: 'Set Thermostats to Cool When Home'
+    id: 1e2d3c4b-cool-thermostat-home
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        to: 'home'
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: person.justin
+        to: 'home'
+    condition:
+      - condition: or
+        conditions:
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: group.family
+            state: 'home'
+          - condition: state
+            entity_id: person.justin
+            state: 'home'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode
+        state: 'off'
+    action:
+      - choose:
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: state
+                entity_id: group.family
+                state: 'home'
+            sequence:
+              - service: climate.set_preset_mode
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.downstairs
+                  preset_mode: 'none'
+          - conditions:
+              - condition: state
+                entity_id: person.justin
+                state: 'home'
+            sequence:
+              - service: climate.set_preset_mode
+                data:
+                  entity_id: climate.upstairs
+                  preset_mode: 'none'

config/packages/conico.yaml

@@ -1,81 +0,0 @@
-#-------------------------------------------
-# Conico Cameras Configuration
-# Description: Integrates Conico Cameras with Alexa Media Player
-# Last Updated: 2023-11-15
-#
-# Features:
-# - Displays garage camera feed on Echo Show devices
-# - Displays driveway camera feed when front door opens
-# - Triggers based on garage door state and occupancy changes
-#
-# Hardware:
-# - Conico Camera: https://amzn.to/2Kl1eHo
-# - Amazon Echo Show devices
-#
-# Integration: Alexa Media Player
-#
-# Original Repo: https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
-# Blog Post: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/03/integrating-smart-cameras-with-alexa-echo-shows.html
-# Follow me on https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
-#-------------------------------------------
-
-
-automation:
-  - alias: 'Garage Camera on Alexa Shows'
-    id: 4373df2a-77f2-4e19-be7c-46c7b27ca583
-    mode: single
-    trigger:
-      - platform: state
-        entity_id:
-          - cover.large_garage_door
-          - cover.small_garage_door
-        from: 'closed'
-        to: 'open'
-
-      - platform: state
-        entity_id: binary_sensor.mcu1_gpio12 #interior Garage Doors
-        from: 'off'
-        to: 'on' 
-
-      - platform: state
-        entity_id:
-          - person.carlo
-          - person.stacey
-          - person.paige
-          - person.justin
-        to: 'not_home'
-        from: 'home'    
-
-    action:
-      - choose:
-          - conditions: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_is_in_bed','on') }}"
-            sequence:
-              - service: media_player.play_media
-                data:
-                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
-                  media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
-                  media_content_type: custom
-              - delay: '00:10:00'
-              - service: media_player.play_media
-                data:
-                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
-                  media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
-                  media_content_type: custom
-
-        default:
-          - service: media_player.play_media
-            target:
-              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
-            data:
-              media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
-              media_content_type: custom
-          - delay: '00:20:00'
-          - service: media_player.play_media
-            target:
-              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
-            data:
-              media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
-              media_content_type: custom
-
-          - service: script.garage_lights_off
-

config/packages/fridge.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+#-------------------------------------------
+# @CCOSTAN
+# Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
+# Support for LG Fridges (https://amzn.to/3lOYTCv)
+# Added ThinLg HACS integration for Fridge sensors - https://github.com/ollo69/ha-smartthinq-sensors
+#-------------------------------------------
+
+automation:
+  - alias: 'Fridge Door Open'
+    id: 2346efcd-e8a8-4e86-b5b6-43eBl1nkFr1dge95D00r0pen
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+        to: 'on'
+        for:
+          minutes: 5
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open
+        state: 'on'
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: 'Fridge Door Open'
+          value1: >
+            The fridge door has been open for more than 5 minutes. Please check and close the fridge door to avoid temperature issues.
+          who: 'family'
+          group: 'information'
+
+      - wait_template: "{{ states.group.family.state == 'home' }}"
+
+      - service: script.speech_engine
+        data:
+          value1: "Attention! The fridge door has been open for more than 5 minutes. Please close the fridge door."
+
+      - delay: 00:30:00
+      - event: event_fridge_door_open

config/packages/garadget.yaml

@@ -79,11 +79,53 @@ group:
       - cover.large_garage_door
       - cover.small_garage_door
 
+automation:
+
+  ######################################################################
+  ##  Automation: Auto-open Large Garage Door when someone comes home
+  ######################################################################
+  - alias: 'Auto Open Large Garage Door On Arrival'
+    id: 7e2b1c3a-4b1e-4b2a-9c1a-automated_garage_door
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - person.carlo
+          - person.stacey
+          - person.justin
+        from: 'driving'
+        to: 'home'
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: cover.large_garage_door
+        state: 'closed'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: group.bed
+        state: 'off'
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: group.family
+        state: 'home'
+    action:
+      - service: cover.open_cover
+        target:
+          entity_id: cover.large_garage_door
+      - service: input_text.set_value
+        target:
+          entity_id: input_text.last_person_home
+        data:
+          value: "{{ trigger.to_state.entity_id.split('.')[1] }}"
+      - service: script.notify_engine 
+        data:
+          who: 'parents'
+          value1: "Large Garage has been auto-opened for {{ states('input_text.last_person_home') }}."
+          title: 'Garage Auto-Opened'
+          group: 'Welcome_Home'
+          camera_entity: camera.garagecam
+
 ######################################################################
 ##  Send a notification to anyone coming home asking if they want to open the garage door.
 ######################################################################
 
-automation:
   - alias: 'Garage Helper'
     id: 365adc21-5e96-4e78-9e94-089901a29430
     mode: parallel
@@ -92,7 +134,7 @@ automation:
         entity_id:
           - person.carlo
           - person.stacey
-        from: 'not_home'
+#       from: 'driving'
         to: 'home'
     condition:
         - condition: state
@@ -339,3 +381,119 @@ automation:
         data:
           value1: "Check the garage doors. The Small garage is {{ states('cover.small_garage_door')}} and the large garage is {{ states('cover.large_garage_door')}} [Only mention the garage door that is open and remind us to close it for the night]"
 
+  - alias: 'Garage Camera on Alexa Shows'
+    id: 4373df2a-77f2-4e19-be7c-46c7b27ca583
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - cover.large_garage_door
+          - cover.small_garage_door
+        from: 'closed'
+        to: 'open'
+
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.mcu1_gpio12 #interior Garage Doors
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on' 
+
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - person.carlo
+          - person.stacey
+          - person.paige
+          - person.justin
+        to: 'not_home'
+        from: 'home'    
+
+    action:
+      - choose:
+          - conditions: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_is_in_bed','on') }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: media_player.play_media
+                data:
+                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
+                  media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
+                  media_content_type: custom
+              - delay: '00:10:00'
+              - service: media_player.play_media
+                data:
+                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
+                  media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
+                  media_content_type: custom
+
+        default:
+          - service: media_player.play_media
+            target:
+              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
+            data:
+              media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
+              media_content_type: custom
+          - delay: '00:20:00'
+          - service: media_player.play_media
+            target:
+              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
+            data:
+              media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
+              media_content_type: custom
+
+          - service: script.garage_lights_off
+
+  - alias: 'Garage Camera on Alexa Shows'
+    id: 4373df2a-77f2-4e19-be7c-46c7b27ca583
+    mode: single
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - cover.large_garage_door
+          - cover.small_garage_door
+        from: 'closed'
+        to: 'open'
+
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.mcu1_gpio12 #interior Garage Doors
+        from: 'off'
+        to: 'on' 
+
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id:
+          - person.carlo
+          - person.stacey
+          - person.paige
+          - person.justin
+        to: 'not_home'
+        from: 'home'    
+
+    action:
+      - choose:
+          - conditions: "{{ is_state('binary_sensor.sleepnumber_carlo_stacey_is_in_bed','on') }}"
+            sequence:
+              - service: media_player.play_media
+                data:
+                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
+                  media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
+                  media_content_type: custom
+              - delay: '00:10:00'
+              - service: media_player.play_media
+                data:
+                  entity_id: media_player.stacey_bedroom
+                  media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
+                  media_content_type: custom
+
+        default:
+          - service: media_player.play_media
+            target:
+              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
+            data:
+              media_content_id: 'show garage camera from home assistant'
+              media_content_type: custom
+          - delay: '00:20:00'
+          - service: media_player.play_media
+            target:
+              entity_id: media_player.kitchen
+            data:
+              media_content_id: 'hide garage camera'
+              media_content_type: custom
+
+          - service: script.garage_lights_off
+

config/packages/logger.yaml

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 # @CCOSTAN
 # Original Repo : https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
 #-------------------------------------------
-
 input_select:
   log_level:
     name: Log Level
@@ -34,4 +33,3 @@ automation:
       - service: logger.set_level
         data:
           homeassistant.components: "{{ states.input_select.log_level.state }}"
-

config/packages/nfc_tags.yaml

@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ automation:
 
     action:
       - service: switch.toggle
-        entity_id: switch.office_lamp_switch_socket
+        entity_id: switch.office_lamp_switch

config/packages/proxmox.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+#-------------------------------------------
+# Setting up nightly reboot schedule for Frigate server via Proxmox
+# https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+#-------------------------------------------
+
+automation:
+  - alias: "Nightly Frigate Server Reboot"
+    id: nightly_frigate_reboot
+    description: "Reboots the Frigate server every day at 5 AM"
+    trigger:
+      - platform: time
+        at: "05:00:00"
+    action:
+      - service: button.press
+        target:
+          entity_id: button.qemu_docker2_101_reboot
+    mode: single
+
+  - alias: "Notify Carlo of Proxmox Updates"
+    id: notify_carlo_proxmox_updates
+    description: "Sends a notification to Carlo when there are updates available for the Proxmox hosts."
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.node_proxmox02_updates_packages
+        to: 'on'
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.node_proxmox1_updates_packages
+        to: 'on'
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          who: carlo
+          title: "Proxmox Updates Available"
+          value1: "There are updates available for the Proxmox hosts. Please review and apply updates as needed."
+          group: "information"
+    mode: single

config/packages/speedtest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# Automation to notify Carlo if internet speeds fall below 400 Mbps
+# For more info or questions, visit https://www.vcloudinfo.com/click-here
+
+automation:
+  - alias: "Notify Carlo if Internet Speed is Slow"
+    id: notify-carlo-slow-internet-speed
+    description: "Sends a notification to Carlo's phone if download or upload speed falls below 400 Mbps."
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_download
+        below: 300
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_upload
+        below: 300
+
+    condition:
+      - condition: state
+        entity_id: group.bed
+        state: 'off'
+      - condition: template # Checks to make sure the system hasn't been restarted in the past 10 minutes
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set uptime = states('sensor.ha_uptime') | as_datetime %}
+          {% set now = now() %}
+          {{ (now - uptime).total_seconds() / 60 >= 10 }}
+
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: "⚠️ Internet Speed Alert"
+          value1: >-
+            Download: {{ states('sensor.speedtest_download') }} Mbps,
+            Upload: {{ states('sensor.speedtest_upload') }} Mbps.
+          value2: "One or both speeds are below 300 Mbps."
+          who: "parents"
+          group: "information"
+          level: "active"
+    mode: single
+
+  - alias: "Notify Carlo if Internet Speed is Restored"
+    id: notify-carlo-internet-speed-restored
+    description: "Sends a notification to Carlo's phone when download and upload speeds are back above 300/300 Mbps."
+    trigger:
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_download
+        above: 300
+      - platform: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_upload
+        above: 300
+    condition:
+      - condition: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_download
+        above: 300
+      - condition: numeric_state
+        entity_id: sensor.speedtest_upload
+        above: 300
+      - condition: template # Checks to make sure the system hasn't been restarted in the past 10 minutes
+        value_template: >-
+          {% set uptime = states('sensor.ha_uptime') | as_datetime %}
+          {% set now = now() %}
+          {{ (now - uptime).total_seconds() / 60 >= 10 }}
+    action:
+      - service: script.notify_engine
+        data:
+          title: "✅ Internet Speed Restored"
+          value1: >-
+            Download: {{ states('sensor.speedtest_download') }} Mbps,
+            Upload: {{ states('sensor.speedtest_upload') }} Mbps.
+          value2: "Internet speeds are back to normal."
+          who: "parents"
+          group: "information"
+          level: "active"
+    mode: single

config/packages/stats.yaml

@@ -11,16 +11,23 @@ command_line:
       unique_id: lines_of_code
       command: "find /config -name '*.yaml' | xargs cat | wc -l"
       scan_interval: 20000
+      value_template: "{{ value | int }}"
+      unit_of_measurement: "count"
+  - sensor:
+      name: 'GitHub Open Issues'
+      unique_id: github_open_issues
+      command: 'curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/ccostan/home-assistantconfig'
+      scan_interval: 20000
+      value_template: '{{ value_json.open_issues }}'
+      unit_of_measurement: 'count'
 
   - sensor:
-      name: 'GitHub Stats'
-      unique_id: github_stats_command
-      command: 'curl https://api.github.com/repos/ccostan/home-assistantconfig'
+      name: 'GitHub Stargazers'
+      unique_id: github_stargazers
+      command: 'curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/ccostan/home-assistantconfig'
       scan_interval: 20000
-      value_template: '{{ value_json.name }}'
-      json_attributes:
-      - open_issues
-      - stargazers_count
+      value_template: '{{ value_json.stargazers_count }}'
+      unit_of_measurement: 'count'
 
 sensor:
   - platform: history_stats
@@ -66,31 +73,42 @@ sensor:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Sensors'
         value_template: >-
           {{ states.sensor | list | count }}
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:counter
 
       automation_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Automations'
         value_template: >-
-          {{ states.automation| list | count }}
+          {{ states.automation | list | count }}
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:robot
 
       script_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Scripts'
-        value_template: >
+        value_template: >-
           {{ states.script | list | count }}
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:script-text
 
       binary_sensor_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Binary Sensors'
         value_template: >-
           {{ states.binary_sensor | list | count }}
-
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:binary-sensor
       tracker_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Devices'
         value_template: >-
           {{ states.device_tracker| list | count }}
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:account-group
+
       lights_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Lights'
         value_template: >
           {{ states.light | list | count }}
-
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:lightbulb
       lights_on_count:
         friendly_name: "Number of lights on"
         value_template: >-
@@ -103,7 +121,8 @@ sensor:
            {% else %}
             {{ qty }} {{ p1 }} on.
            {% endif %}
-
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:binary-sensor
       protect_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of Smoke Detectors'
         value_template: >
@@ -116,9 +135,12 @@ sensor:
           {% else %}
           0
           {% endif %}
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:smoke-detector
       camera_count:
         friendly_name: 'Number of online Cameras'
         value_template: >
           {{ states.camera | list | count }}
-
+        unit_of_measurement: 'count'
+        icon_template: mdi:camera
 #############################################################

config/recorder.yaml

@@ -10,29 +10,54 @@
 # Original Repo: https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig
 #-------------------------------------------
 #db_url: sqlite:///data/home-assistant_v2.db
-purge_keep_days: 14
-include:
-  entities:
-    - device_tracker.spaceship_location_tracker
+purge_keep_days: 30
 exclude:
   domains:
-    - device_tracker
     - camera
+    - device_tracker
+    - event
+    - feedreader
+    - image
+    - media_player
+    - persistent_notification
+    - sun
+    - update
+    - zone
   entity_globs:
-    - sensor.*uptime*
-    - sensor.vpn_client_*
+    - binary_sensor.*_motion
+    - binary_sensor.*_motion_*
+    - binary_sensor.*is_present
+#    - binary_sensor.*occupancy*
+    - light.sleepnumber_*
+    - number.sleepnumber_*
+    - number.*_effect_speed
+    - media_player.*echo*
+    - select.sleepnumber_*
+    - select.l10s_vacuum_*
+    - select.*_wiring
+    - sensor.*_activity
+    - sensor.*_battery
+    - sensor.*_battery_state
+    - sensor.*_bssid
     - sensor.*_first_connection*
     - sensor.*_last_connection*
-    - binary_sensor.*_motion
-    - binary_sensor.*is_present
-    - binary_sensor.*_motion_*
+    - sensor.*_last_update*
+    - sensor.*_last_boot
+    - sensor.*_since
+    - sensor.*uptime*
+    - sensor.sun_next_*
+    - sensor.vpn_client_*
+    - switch.*_do_not_disturb_*
+    - switch.*_repeat_switch
+
   entities:
     - automation.update_garage_get_status
+    - binary_sensor.bear_stone
     - binary_sensor.powerwall_charging
-    - media_player.carlo_s_4th_fire
-    - media_player.alarm_panel_2
-    - script.speech_processing
+    - number.alarm_panel_1_screen_brightness
     - script.amp_settings
+    - script.speech_processing
+    - sensor.bear_stone
     - sensor.carlo_ap
     - sensor.carlo_fast
     - sensor.clock_am_pm
@@ -42,23 +67,27 @@ exclude:
     - sensor.clock_time
     - sensor.clock_time_2
     - sensor.date
+    - sensor.dockerconfigs_backup_date
+    - sensor.dockerconfigs_backup_error_message
+    - sensor.dockerconfigs_backup_status
     - sensor.external_ip
-    - sensor.floorplan_date
-    - sensor.floorplan_time
-    - sensor.floorplan_time_2
     - sensor.ha_uptime
     - sensor.large_garage_door_since
+    - sensor.small_garage_door_since
+    - sensor.last_alexa
+    - sensor.lights_on_count
     - sensor.low_battery
     - sensor.network
     - sensor.network_detail
     - sensor.pi_hole_ads_blocked_today
     - sensor.pi_hole_ads_percentage_blocked_today
     - sensor.pi_hole_dns_queries_today
-    - sensor.small_garage_door_since
-    - sensor.large_garage_door_since
-    - sensor.stacey_iphone11_activity
-    - sensor.time
     - sensor.rachio_watering_time
-    - binary_sensor.rheem_wh_running
-    - sun.sun
-    - zone.home
+    - sensor.stacey_iphone11_activity
+    - sensor.stacey_iphone11_audio_output
+    - sensor.time
+    - switch.bear_stone
+    - switch.alarm_panel_1_screensaver
+
+  event_types:
+    - alexa_smart_home

config/script/speech_engine.yaml

@@ -3,11 +3,12 @@
   # action:
     # service: script.speech_engine
     # data:
+    #   value1:
     #   call_no_announcement:
     #   call_dark_outside:
     #   call_window_check:
     #   call_garage_check:
-    #   call_responsibilities
+    #   call_garbage_day
     #   call_light_check
     #   call_inside_weather
     #   call_outside_weather
@@ -50,9 +51,8 @@ speech_engine:
         # Include the speech message from the "speech/briefing.yaml" template file
         speech_message: !include ../templates/speech/briefing.yaml
 
-    # Turn off the "input_boolean.home_stats" and "input_boolean.responsibilities" input booleans
+    # Turn off the "input_boolean.home_stats"
     - service: input_boolean.turn_off
       data:
         entity_id:
           - input_boolean.home_stats
-          - input_boolean.responsibilities

config/templates/speech/briefing.yaml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     The sun has set. I will turn on the outside lights.
   {%- endmacro -%}
 
-  {%- macro responsibilities() -%}
+  {%- macro garbage_day() -%}
     {% set day_of_week = now().strftime('%a') %}
     {% if day_of_week in ['Wed', 'Sun'] %}
     Today is garbage day.
@@ -49,21 +49,21 @@
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
         {%- elif 'Precip' in friendly_name -%}
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
-        {%- elif 'Wind Speed' in friendly_name and state | float > 15 -%}
+        {%- elif 'Wind Speed' in friendly_name and state | float(0) > 15 -%}
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
-        {%- elif 'Cloud Coverage' in friendly_name and state | float > 75 -%}
+        {%- elif 'Cloud Coverage' in friendly_name and state | float(0) > 75 -%}
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
-        {%- elif 'Humidity' in friendly_name and (state | float < 50 or state | float > 85) -%}
+        {%- elif 'Humidity' in friendly_name and (state | float(0) < 50 or state | float(0) > 85) -%}
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
-        {%- elif 'Nearest Storm Distance' in friendly_name and state | float <= 10 -%}
+        {%- elif 'Nearest Storm Distance' in friendly_name and state | float(0) <= 10 -%}
             {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
         {%- endif -%}
         {%- endif %}
     {% endfor -%}
 
-      {%- if states('sensor.nws_alerts')|int > 0 -%}
+      {%- if states('sensor.nws_alerts') | int(0) > 0 -%}
         {%- set alert_description = state_attr('sensor.nws_alerts', 'Alerts') %}
-        [Summarize the included weather alert and give overall details on any storms releavant to the residents of the home. Use the Situation Overview Section to best understand what is going on - Be sure to highlight any impacts to Seminole County or Tallahassee] 
+        [Summarize the included weather alert and give overall details on any storms relevant to the residents of the home. Use the Situation Overview Section to best understand what is going on - Be sure to highlight any impacts to Seminole County or Tallahassee] 
         {{ alert_description }}
         [END of Weather Alert]
       {%- endif %}
@@ -162,12 +162,25 @@
   {%- endmacro -%}
 
   {%- macro uv() -%}
-  {% if states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 6 and states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)<= 7.9 %}
-      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  You should wear sunscreen if going outside.
-  {% elif states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 8 and states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)<=10.9 %}
-      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  This is VERY HIGH. Be sure wear sunscreen and re-apply.
-  {% elif states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 11 %}
-      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  This is EXTREME. You should be very cautious going outside.
+  {% if states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 6 %}
+      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}. 
+    {%- for entity in states.sensor if 'pirateweather' in entity.entity_id %}
+        {%- set state = entity.state %}
+        {%- set unit = entity.attributes.unit_of_measurement if 'unit_of_measurement' in entity.attributes else '' %}
+        {%- set friendly_name = ' '.join(entity.attributes.friendly_name.split(' ')[1:]) %}
+        {%- if state not in ['0', '0.0', 'none'] and 'UV Index' not in friendly_name %}
+        {%- if 'Temperature' in friendly_name -%}
+            {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
+        {%- elif 'Minutely' in friendly_name -%}
+            {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
+        {%- elif 'Cloud Coverage' in friendly_name and state | float > 75 -%}
+            {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
+        {%- elif 'Humidity' in friendly_name and (state | float < 50 or state | float > 85) -%}
+            {{ friendly_name }}: {{ state }} {{ unit }}
+        {%- endif -%}
+        {%- endif %}
+    {% endfor -%}
+      [Give helpful tip based on the current UV index and weather conditions]
   {% endif %}
   {%- endmacro -%}
 
@@ -208,11 +221,11 @@
   {% endmacro %}
 
   {% macro inspirational_quote() %}
-        [Include an inspirational quote relevant to the day or situation at the end of the message. "]
+        [Include an inspirational quote relevant to the day or situation at the end of the message"]
   {% endmacro %}
 
   {% macro fact_of_the_day() %}
-        [Include a fact about something that happened in the past on this day at the end of the message]
+        [Include a relevant fact about something that happened in the past on this day at the end of the message]
   {% endmacro %}
 
   {# a macro that removes all newline characters, empty spaces, and returns formatted text and replaces underscores with spaces  #}
@@ -239,55 +252,45 @@
     {% set time = current_date.strftime('%I:%M %p') %}
     Current date time: {{ month }} {{ day }}, {{ year }} {{ time }}
 
-    Residents: Location
-    - Carlo (Dad): {{ states('person.carlo') }} at 
+    Resident: Location
+    - Carlo: 
       {%- if states('sensor.carlo_place') != 'unknown' %}
         {{ states('sensor.carlo_place') }}
       {% else -%}
         Away
       {% endif -%}
-      {%- if states('person.carlo') != 'home' %}
-        (Direction of travel: {{ state_attr('sensor.carlo_place', 'direction_of_travel') }})            
-      {% endif -%}
-    - Stacey (Mom): {{ states('person.stacey') }} at 
+    - Stacey:   
       {%- if states('sensor.stacey_place') != 'unknown' %}
         {{ states('sensor.stacey_place') }}
       {% else -%}
         Away
       {% endif -%}
-      {%- if states('person.stacey') != 'home' %}
-        (Direction of travel: {{ state_attr('sensor.stacey_place', 'direction_of_travel') }})            
-      {% endif -%}
-    - Justin (Son): {{ states('person.justin') }} at 
+    - Justin: 
       {%- if states('sensor.justin_place') != 'unknown' %}
         {{ states('sensor.justin_place') }}
       {% else -%}
         Away
       {% endif -%}
-      {%- if states('person.justin') != 'home' %}
-        (Direction of travel: {{ state_attr('sensor.justin_place', 'direction_of_travel') }})            
-      {% endif -%}
-    - Paige (Daughter): {{ states('person.paige') }} at 
+    - Paige: 
       {%- if states('sensor.paige_place') != 'unknown' %}
         {{ states('sensor.paige_place') }}
       {% else -%}
         Away
       {% endif -%}
-      {%- if states('person.paige') != 'home' %}
-        (Direction of travel: {{ state_attr('sensor.paige_place', 'direction_of_travel') }})            
-      {% endif -%}
-    and our cat Molly: Always home.
+      {% if range(1, 100) | random <= 25 %}
+      and our cat Molly: Always home.
+      {% endif %}
     Previous broadcast: "{{ state_attr('sensor.openai_response', 'response') }}"
-    [Mention where each person is and approximately how long they have been there, using conversational and friendly language or if they are not at home or just arrived. Avoid repeating information from the previous broadcast if it was within the hour]
+    [For each person, mention their location. If the same location update has already been broadcasted, do not repeat it.]
    
     New Information: 
     {% if call_no_announcement != 1 %}
       {% if now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)< 12 and now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)> 6 %}
-          Good morning.
+          Good morning. [if there is only one person home, address them specifically]
       {% elif now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)>= 12 and now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)< 17 %}
-          Good afternoon.
+          Good afternoon. [if there is only one person home, address them specifically]
       {% else %}
-          Good evening.
+          Good evening. [if there is only one person home, address them specifically]
       {% endif %}
     {% endif %}
 
@@ -329,7 +332,7 @@
     {{ dark_outside() }}
     {% endif %}
 
-    {% if call_garage_check == 999 or is_state('sun.sun', '9999') %}
+    {% if call_garage_check == 1 or is_state('sun.sun', 'below_horizon') %}
     {{ garage_check() }}
     {% endif %}
 
@@ -343,8 +346,8 @@
     {{ light_check() }}
     {% endif %}
 
-    {% if call_responsibilities == 1 %}
-    {{ responsibilities() }}
+    {% if call_garbage_day == 1 %}
+    {{ garbage_day() }}
     {% endif %}
 
     {% if now().strftime('%H')|int(0) > 21 %}

ha-version-badge.svg

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
-<svg width="61.5" height="20" viewBox="0 0 615 200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-label="2025.5.3">
-  <title>2025.5.3</title>
-  <linearGradient id="OdOtw" x2="0" y2="100%">
+<svg width="61.5" height="20" viewBox="0 0 615 200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-label="2025.8.0">
+  <title>2025.8.0</title>
+  <linearGradient id="izQWP" x2="0" y2="100%">
     <stop offset="0" stop-opacity=".1" stop-color="#EEE"/>
     <stop offset="1" stop-opacity=".1"/>
   </linearGradient>
-  <mask id="ZMpqU"><rect width="615" height="200" rx="30" fill="#FFF"/></mask>
-  <g mask="url(#ZMpqU)">
+  <mask id="wVyMz"><rect width="615" height="200" rx="30" fill="#FFF"/></mask>
+  <g mask="url(#wVyMz)">
     <rect width="615" height="200" fill="#08C" x="0"/>
-    <rect width="615" height="200" fill="url(#OdOtw)"/>
+    <rect width="615" height="200" fill="url(#izQWP)"/>
   </g>
   <g aria-hidden="true" fill="#fff" text-anchor="start" font-family="Verdana,DejaVu Sans,sans-serif" font-size="110">
-    <text x="65" y="148" textLength="500" fill="#000" opacity="0.25">2025.5.3</text>
-    <text x="55" y="138" textLength="500">2025.5.3</text>
+    <text x="65" y="148" textLength="500" fill="#000" opacity="0.25">2025.8.0</text>
+    <text x="55" y="138" textLength="500">2025.8.0</text>
   </g>
 </svg>