Hi everyone! 
I’ve been diving into some exciting new features and tools in the world of smart home automation, and I wanted to share my experiences and ask for some advice from the community.
Media Player Integration in Android Device Controls
One of the most interesting things I’ve come across recently is the idea of integrating media player entities into the Android Device Controls within Home Assistant. Imagine being able to control your music or podcasts directly from your phone’s quick settings panel! I’ve proposed adding this functionality, where a tap could toggle play/pause and a slide could adjust the volume. It would be a fantastic way to make media control even more seamless.
Setting Up a New Device
I also wanted to share my experience setting up a new device. I recently added a Shelly Plug S to my setup, and while I encountered some initial challenges with port configurations, I managed to get it working perfectly. If anyone else is struggling with alternative TCP ports, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to share what worked for me!
Persistence Data for Historical Analysis
Another area I’ve been exploring is using persistence data for historical analysis. I’m trying to create a rule that calculates the delta between two days for my energy consumption. Here’s a snippet of what I’ve got so far:
python
Stromzaehler_WH_Mai_2024.postUpdate(Senec_Live_Grid_Import.deltaBetween(parse(“2024-05-06”), parse(“2024-05-08”))) as Number
I’m not entirely sure if the syntax is correct, so any tips or corrections would be greatly appreciated!
Community Feedback
If anyone has tips on how to make these integrations even smoother or has experienced similar challenges, I’d love to hear about them. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other out!
Thanks for reading, and happy automating! 