Hello fellow Home Assistant enthusiasts! I’m reaching out to share some of my recent experiences and challenges while configuring my smart home setup. Hopefully, someone with more expertise can shed some light on these issues for me. First, I’ve been trying to set up a dynamic icon system for my garage door status. The idea is simple yet effective: when the garage door is closed, I want a specific icon to display, and when it’s open, another icon should appear. I’ve gone through the documentation and tried using templates in the Setup → Helper section, but I’m hitting a wall when it comes to getting the icons to change dynamically. I’ve used the following code snippet:
value: >
{% if is_state(‘binary_sensor.shelly1minig3_84fce636a7a0_input_0_input’, ‘on’) %} zu
{% else %} offen
{% endif %}
icon: >
{% if is_state(‘binary_sensor.shelly1minig3_84fce636a7a0_input_0_input’, ‘on’) %} mdi:garage
{% else %} mdi:garage-open
{% endif %}
While the text changes correctly, the icon remains static. I suspect I might need to delve deeper into HTML or CSS, but I’m not entirely sure where to start. Any pointers or resources would be greatly appreciated! Moving on to another topic, I’ve been experimenting with using my iPhone 6 as a presence sensor. The goal here is to automate certain actions, like turning on lights or adjusting thermostats, based on my proximity to my SmartThings hub. Unfortunately, I’m encountering inconsistent results. The automation works sporadically, and I’m not sure if this is a configuration issue or something else entirely. I’d love to hear if others have successfully implemented similar setups and what steps they took to ensure reliability. Lastly, I’ve been troubleshooting an issue with my Wyze Garage Door Controller (GDC). Despite working perfectly within the Wyze app, it’s not showing up in Google Home. I’ve tried the usual troubleshooting steps—clearing caches, reinstalling apps, resetting my network—but nothing seems to resolve the issue. If anyone has encountered and overcome this problem, I’d be eternally grateful for any advice or workarounds. Overall, I’m thoroughly enjoying the journey of customizing my smart home, but these hurdles are definitely testing my patience. I’m confident that with the right guidance and some trial and error, I can get everything up and running smoothly. Looking forward to hearing from the community and learning from your experiences!