Here's my Home Assistant (HA) configuration.


Configuration for Home Assistant version	Please ⭐ this repo if you found it useful! (Click Star in the top right)

Currently using issues as TODO	This is the last time I was active in this repository

Current code size of the repository	The average amount of commits per year

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NUC 8 -i3 Short
- Standard Debian Installation with Docker (lightweight and reliable)
- Home Assistant via Docker
- Portainer
- Node-Red via Docker
- Duck DNS via Docker
- Let's Encrypt via Docker
- HACS for Plugins
Software used
- WSL for windows to SSH into NUC (PuTTY is another option)
- PuTTY to SSH into NUC
- Visual Studio Code code editor of choice

Migrated to individual docker images as Supervised installations of hass.io become obsolete.

Devices

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Phillips Hue Hub v2	1	Ethernet	Philips Hue	Used to control Phillips Hue Bulbs. The Philips hue bridge 2.0 can control up to 50 light bulbs and 12 accessories at a time, provided that they are connected in range.
Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5	1	USB	Z-Wave	Used to control all Z-Wave devices in Home Assistant. This is a USB stick that is plugged directly into the Raspberry Pi. Using secure Z-Wave that is configured in the configuration.yaml

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Philips Hue A19 Bulb	25	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Color changing smart bulbs developed by Philips ($40-$50)
Philips Hue Bloom	2	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Color changing smart lamps developed by Philips ($60)
Philips Hue Indoor Light Strip	2	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Color changing LED indoor light Strips ($60-$80) I have one over the kitchen cabinet with an extension
Philips Hue Outdoor Light Strip	3	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Color changing LED outdoor light Strips ($160)

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Tap Switch	1	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Switch that requires no batteries developed by Philips ($40-$50). Useful since it has 4 total buttons
Dimmer Switch	5	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Dimmer switch that requires batteries developed by Philips ($25)
Motion Sensor	4	Hue Bridge	Philips Hue	Motion Sensor that has temperature sensor built in ($40)

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Hunter Douglas Blinds	2	Proprietary Bridge	Direct Hub API	Using multiple 'scenes' in PowerView app that sets the blinds to the appropriate height. I have the dimmer switches set to activate scenes using Node-Red

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
August Smart Lock Pro - Gen 3	1	Z-Wave / Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	The new August Lock component in Home Assistant is fast and reliable. Z-Wave has been hit or miss for some devices. Generation 4

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
ecobee - Gen 2	1	Wi-Fi	ecobee	Component works great, I use this for my entire HVAC system. I have multiple modes, AWAY, SLEEP, HOME. I also configured it to only be within 3 degrees rather than the typical 5
Nest Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Gen2	1	Wi-Fi	NEST	NEST Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm works great and doesn't have the annoying alarm when the batteries are dead - $119
Fanimation Fan - 72"	2	Google Assistant Relay	Google Assistant Relay (ReST commands)	Blog post about how integration works

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Sonos Play:1	4	Wi-Fi	SONOS	No longer manufacturered, Latest Model Here
Sonos Playbar	1	Wi-Fi	SONOS	Good soundbar and integrates well with SONOS system
Sonos Move	1	Wi-Fi	SONOS	Expensive at $399 but it is 'portable'
LG Web OS Smart TV	1	Wi-Fi	LG WebOS	This is my main main TV. Highly recommend OLED and this is the 4K model

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Door Sensor	2	Z-Wave	Z-Wave	Locations: Washer door / Back door
Monoprice Z-Wave Vibration Sensor	1	Z-Wave	Z-Wave	Locations: Dryer Motor (to determine when dryer is finished)

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
WeMo Mini Smart Plugs	1	Wi-Fi	WeMo	Useful plugs that you can automate, I like that you can use 2 per outlet

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
Roborock S55	1	Wi-Fi	Xiaomi	Attempted to load Valetudo, but it did not work. I might attempt again later but for now just using the regular Xiaomi Integration

Device	Quantity	Connection	Component	Notes
U by Moen	1	Wi-Fi	N/A Yet (Hoping to use Wi-fi & API)	Amazing Shower Controller, but expensive and requires 3 different parts

Weather and Climate related
- Windy
- Open Weather Map Api for Node-Red
- Pollen sensor for allergy related information
- Github
Presence:
- Life360
- iOS app
- Waze (for commute times)
iOS Notifications

All Automations are using Node-Red (via Docker)

Automations:

In the middle of the night raise the blinds, turn down the fan, and turn the AC to normal (not sleep mode). This allows me to wake up warmer and wanting to get out of bed
Intelligent blinds. Check the elevation and azimuth of the sun using the sun sensor, bringing them down to the appropriate height as the sun sets in my windows. Also checks to see if there is cloud cover and not to lower them if there is cloud coverage greater than 75%
When the Hue Tap is pressed for good night, Set the AC to sleep mode, turn off TV, turn off SONOS, lock the door, turn on the fan to high.
When any of the Hue Dimmer switches are held on, raise the blinds
When any of the Hue Dimmer switches are held off, lower the blinds
When leaving the house, lock the door, turn off AC, lower the blinds, turn off all the lights.
When coming home, unlock the door, turn off AC, raise blinds following automation in step 2)