Exploring Smart Home Automation with EvaLogik Sensors and Glance Cards

I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation lately, and I’m really excited about the possibilities it offers! One thing I’ve been particularly curious about is integrating third-party sensors into my setup. I’ve heard great things about EvaLogik sensors, and I’m wondering if anyone has experience using them with SmartThings without needing any special codes or programming. I’m specifically looking for door/window sensors, power outlets, smoke detectors, and their camera offerings. My hub is on the US frequency, and their products support that, so that’s a plus! I’m really interested in finding a more affordable option compared to Samsung sensors, so any insights or recommendations would be amazing. :star2:

Another area I’ve been exploring is customizing my dashboard in Home Assistant. I’ve been trying out glance cards to group my lights for easier control, but I’m running into an issue where the group toggle isn’t showing up. I’ve configured it with show_header_toggle: true, but it still doesn’t appear. I know it’s not explicitly mentioned in the documentation, but I feel like this feature would be super handy for a cleaner, more functional interface. Has anyone else encountered this or found a workaround? I’d love to hear your thoughts! :bulb:

Lastly, I’ve been experimenting with automations to streamline my daily routines. One thing I’m struggling with is creating a single automation that can handle multiple water leak sensors throughout my home. I’ve tried setting up triggers based on events and MQTT payloads, but it doesn’t seem to be working as expected. I’d love to find a way to consolidate these into one efficient setup instead of having separate automations for each sensor. If anyone has tips or example configurations, I’d be really grateful! :hammer_and_wrench:

Overall, I’m really enjoying the journey of building my smart home ecosystem, but there’s always more to learn and discover. I’m excited to connect with the community and share experiences, so feel free to drop your thoughts or questions below! Let’s make our homes smarter together! :house_with_garden::sparkles: