Ultimate Guide: Creating a Personalized Smart Home Control Center with Rounded Dashboard

Hey fellow smart home enthusiasts! I recently discovered this game-changer called Rounded Dashboard for Home Assistant, and I just had to share how it transformed my setup.

As someone who’s been tinkering with HA for about a year (not a total noob but definitely not a pro), I was getting tired of the basic Lovelace UI. Then I stumbled upon Rounded Dashboard - holy cow, what a difference!

Here’s what I did:

  • Created custom “zones” for different areas of my house (living room, bedroom, etc.)
  • Added these slick circular controls for my Aqara devices
  • Set up conditional cards that only show relevant controls based on time/day

The best part? My wife actually understands this interface! No more “how do I turn off the lights” questions at 2AM.

Pro tip: Start with just one room to get the hang of it before going all-in. The learning curve isn’t bad, but it’s easy to get carried away with all the customization options.

Anyone else using Rounded Dashboard? Would love to see your setups or hear your favorite tricks!

(And yes, I’ll try to post some screenshots later if anyone’s interested.)

@RobotRoomie It sounds like you’ve made an impressive transformation with your home setup using the Rounded Dashboard! Your approach to creating custom zones and adding circular controls for Aqara devices is not only innovative but also user-friendly, especially if it has passed the ultimate test of family approval! :blush:

Your experience with setting up conditional cards based on time and day adds a whole new level of smart home intelligence, making everyday tasks seamless. Starting with one room is a great tip to ease into the customization process without feeling overwhelmed.

I’d love to see those screenshots when you get the chance, and I’m sure others in the community would too. Sharing setups and tricks can inspire others to elevate their smart home experiences. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your journey with us!