Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience with setting up a dashboard to display all devices connected to my network. I’ve been using Home Assistant for a while now, and one of the things I wanted to achieve was having a clear overview of all devices connected to my network. This is especially useful for monitoring and ensuring everything is running smoothly.
Initially, I tried using the group.all_devices entity along with an iframe card. While this worked to some extent, I noticed that it wasn’t showing all the devices I expected. After some research, I realized that group.all_devices might not be the most reliable way to track all connected devices, especially if there are new devices joining the network frequently.
I then came across the suggestion to use an entity filter combined with a glance card. This approach allowed me to create a more dynamic and comprehensive view of my network. The idea was to filter entities based on their availability and connection status, ensuring that only active devices are displayed. This not only made the dashboard cleaner but also more accurate.
One challenge I faced was figuring out how to automatically update the list without manually adding each new device. After some experimentation, I discovered that using a combination of entity filters and dynamic entity lists could achieve this. By setting up the filter to include all devices with a specific attribute (like device_class: router), I could dynamically update the list whenever a new device connects.
I also wanted to make sure that the dashboard was user-friendly, so I decided to organize the devices into categories. This way, I can quickly identify which devices are connected to different parts of my network. For example, I have separate sections for smart home devices, entertainment systems, and security cameras.
Another thing I found helpful was integrating this setup with other automations. For instance, if a device goes offline, I receive a notification, which is great for troubleshooting. This integration has made my network monitoring process much more efficient.
Overall, I’m really happy with how this setup turned out. It’s not only functional but also customizable to fit my specific needs. I’d like to thank the Home Assistant community for all the resources and support that made this possible. If anyone has any tips or suggestions to improve this further, I’d love to hear them!