As I continue to refine my smart home setup, I’ve discovered some fantastic ways to enhance the user experience. One of my recent projects involved customizing the dashboard on my smartphone using Mushroom and Popup Cards. I wanted to make the pop-up cards more visually appealing by resizing them and adding a touch of transparency. This not only makes the interface cleaner but also ensures that the cards are proportional to the buttons they contain. Here’s a snippet of the YAML configuration I used to achieve this:
yaml
type: custom:popup-card
dismissable: true
entity: input_boolean.ventilator
size: normal
title: VENTILATOR
card:
type: horizontal-stack
cards:
- type: custom:mushroom-template-card
primary: ‘’
secondary: |-
AN/ AUS
icon: mdi:fan-auto
entity: script.venti_an
icon_color: purple
tap_action:
action: toggle
layout: vertical
fill_container: true
multiline_secondary: true
badge_icon: fas:fan
badge_color: |-
{% set power = states(‘sensor.ventilatorsteckdose_power’) | float %}
{% if power > 20 %} green {% elif power < 1 %} red {% endif %}
This setup allows me to have a sleek and functional interface. However, I’ve encountered a few challenges along the way. For instance, ensuring compatibility between different devices and optimizing automation response times has been a learning curve. I’d love to hear from others about their tips and tricks for improving smart home performance and aesthetics. Let’s share our experiences and continue to innovate together!