I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation lately, and I have to say, it’s been a fascinating journey! One thing I’ve been particularly curious about is integrating my Xiaomi Cube with my Onkyo sound system. I’ve managed to set up some basic automations using the cube’s rotation feature to adjust the volume, but I’m wondering if there’s a way to make it even smoother.
Here’s what I’ve got so far: I’ve written a script that uses the media_player.volume_set service, but I’d love to switch it to use volume_up and volume_down instead. It feels more intuitive, don’t you think? I’ve shared my current setup below, and I’d be thrilled if anyone could offer some tips or tweaks to improve it.
Another thing I’ve been exploring is custom UI configurations in Home Assistant. I recently updated to version 0.62 and tried out the @andrey Custom UI. It’s been a mixed bag—some features work beautifully, like the state card mode with badges, but I’ve hit a snag with the columns configuration. The error message I’m getting is a bit confusing, and I’m not entirely sure how to resolve it. If anyone has successfully configured columns in the customizer, I’d love to hear how you did it!
Lastly, I’ve been thinking about how to make my smart home setup more eco-friendly. I’ve heard that devices like the Wyze Cam V2 can be integrated with energy-saving features, but I’m not sure where to start. Any advice or experiences you’ve had with optimizing energy usage in smart home setups would be incredibly helpful.
This community is amazing, and I’m so grateful for the knowledge and support everyone shares. Let’s keep the ideas flowing and continue to innovate together! 