Hey everyone! I wanted to share my recent experience setting up Roku TV integration with Home Assistant using conditional cards. It’s been a fantastic journey, and I thought I’d walk through my process in case anyone else is looking to do something similar. 
I’ve been using Home Assistant for a while now, but until recently, I was relying on the basic Roku integration. While it worked for turning the TV on and off, I really wanted more control—like adjusting the volume, switching sources, and creating shortcuts to my favorite apps. That’s when I stumbled upon the Roku Card integration and decided to dive in!
Step 1: Prerequisites
Before anything else, I made sure I had Home Assistant installed along with HACS. These are essential for managing custom integrations. I also ensured my Roku TV was properly integrated into Home Assistant, creating two entities per TV: one for the media player and another for the remote control.
Step 2: Installing the Roku Card
Next, I installed the Roku Card frontend integration via HACS. This was straightforward—just a matter of searching for it in HACS and following the installation prompts. Once installed, I knew I had the tools to create a more interactive experience.
Step 3: Setting Up Conditional Cards
This part was a bit more involved, but incredibly rewarding. I decided to use conditional cards to make the Roku remote appear only when the TV was on. This way, my dashboard stays clean and uncluttered. I set up the conditions to trigger when the media player state was “home,” ensuring the remote card only showed up when the TV was active.
I also created button cards to turn the TV on and off. Using a grid layout, I nested these buttons for a sleek, organized look. Each button was linked to the appropriate entity, making it easy to control the TV with just a tap.
Step 4: Customizing the Roku Remote
To make things even more personalized, I added shortcuts to my favorite apps like Plex and Netflix. I uploaded custom icons for these apps, making the remote card visually appealing and intuitive to use. The volume controls were set up to adjust the TV’s volume without needing to navigate through multiple menus.
The Outcome
After setting everything up, the result was nothing short of amazing! I now have full control over my Roku TV directly from Home Assistant. The conditional cards ensure that the interface remains clean, and the custom shortcuts save me time by taking me straight to my favorite apps.
This project was a great way to enhance my smart home setup, and I’m excited to see how I can expand on it in the future. If anyone has tips or tricks for optimizing this setup further, I’d love to hear them! 
Happy automating everyone! 