Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into integrating my Kodi setup with Home Assistant and wanted to share some of my experiences and tips! 
First off, I created a remote control in Home Assistant for my Kodi install on a mini PC. It’s been a blast automating my media experience. I’ve been using services like kodi.call_method with methods like Input.Up and Input.Home to navigate through Kodi seamlessly. But I’ve been wondering if there’s a command that can take me directly to the TV series or movie page—anyone know the trick? 
I’ve also been experimenting with Node-RED to connect with my Amazon smart thermostat. While the built-in binding didn’t work for me, using Node-RED with the applestrudel node has been a lifesaver! I can query the thermostat and even send actions to change the setpoint. It’s been a fun project integrating all these devices. 
On the automation front, I’ve been using trigger-based templates for some door/window sensor automations, but honestly, they’ve been a bit of a pain to work with. I’ve switched to using automations instead, and it’s been much smoother! I’d love to hear others’ experiences—do you prefer automations or trigger-based templates? 
Lastly, I’ve been trying to optimize my dashboards in Home Assistant. I have a few cards that I’d love to make more compact, especially for my IP cameras. Is there a way to fit more cards in the same space without compromising readability? Any tips would be appreciated! 
Would love to hear how others are integrating their media setups and automating their homes—let’s share the knowledge! 