Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent success in integrating Home Assistant with the Fully Kiosk Browser. After some research and experimentation, I managed to set up a system where specific apps automatically open upon receiving push notifications and then return to the dashboard after a set time. Here’s how I did it:
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Configuration in Fully Kiosk: I disabled the “Disable Other Apps” option and added the target app to the whitelist. This was crucial to allow the app to run alongside the kiosk mode.
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Using Home Assistant Sensors: The “Last Notification” Sensor from the HA companion app acted as the trigger. Whenever a notification is received, it starts a countdown timer in HA.
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Automation Setup: I created an automation in HA that uses the
fully_kiosk.start_applicationservice to open the app when the sensor detects a new notification. After 5 minutes, another automation switches back to the dashboard usingfully_kiosk.stop_application. -
Permissions Check: Under Android 14, I ensured that the necessary permissions like “Display over other apps” were enabled for both Home Assistant and Fully Kiosk Browser. This was essential to avoid any conflicts.
This setup has been running smoothly for a week now, and it’s been a game-changer for my daily routine. I no longer need to manually switch apps, which saves a lot of time. If anyone has questions or needs help replicating this, feel free to reach out!
Cheers,
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