From 19602868cc97cd7d1725b97d8e3540a2db8ac1fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carlo Costanzo Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 17:13:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Document garage automation walkthrough --- README.md | 12 ++++++------ config/README.md | 4 ++-- config/automation/README.md | 2 +- config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml | 2 ++ config/packages/README.md | 11 +++++++---- config/packages/garadget.yaml | 2 ++ config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml | 2 ++ 7 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d75c795e..1ed4d99a 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,10 +18,10 @@ Live, personal Home Assistant configuration shared for **browsing and inspiration**. This is not a turnkey clone-and-run setup; borrow ideas, adapt entity IDs/secrets, and test in your own environment. -### Latest video: Home Assistant Vacuum Automations -[![All the Home Assistant Vacuum Automations We Use in Our Smart Home](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KKOWSKuF5jA/maxresdefault.jpg)](https://youtu.be/KKOWSKuF5jA) +### Latest video: Home Assistant Garage Automations +[![All the Home Assistant Garage Automations We Actually Use](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/garage-arrival-smart-garage-thumbnail.png)](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) -This walkthrough shows how the Dreame vacuum package became a real Home Assistant workflow: away-only cleaning, room queues, sweep/mop phases, Alexa one-off room commands, map-backed rescue notifications, and follow-up when the robot gets stuck. [Watch the video](https://youtu.be/KKOWSKuF5jA), read the [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-vacuum-automations-dreame-2026.html), and browse the YAML in [config/packages/vacuum.yaml](config/packages/vacuum.yaml). +This walkthrough shows how the garage became a reliable Home Assistant arrival and safety hub: guarded auto-open, actionable entry prompts, hallway lighting, wind alerts, nighttime camera reminders, and a Tesla plug-in reminder based on the garage door closing. [Watch the video](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk), read the [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html), and browse the YAML in [config/packages/garadget.yaml](config/packages/garadget.yaml), [config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), and [config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml](config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml). ### Quick navigation - You are here: `/` (root repo guide) @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This walkthrough shows how the Dreame vacuum package became a real Home Assistan ### Featured examples to start with - Alarm and perimeter monitoring: [config/packages/alarm.yaml](config/packages/alarm.yaml) -- Garage routines and entry lighting: [config/packages/garadget.yaml](config/packages/garadget.yaml), [config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) +- Garage routines and entry lighting: [config/packages/garadget.yaml](config/packages/garadget.yaml), [config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) - Holiday/front-of-house color scenes: [config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml](config/scene/monthly_colors.yaml), [config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml](config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml) - Dash-button triggers for quick actions: [config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml](config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml) - PC lock/unlock-driven lighting plus workday wake-up via HASS.Agent + Wake on LAN: [config/packages/hass_agent_homepc.yaml](config/packages/hass_agent_homepc.yaml) @@ -75,13 +75,13 @@ Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3 | Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy | | --- | --- | --- | -| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, reflection alerts - [garadget package](config/packages/garadget.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | +| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, arrival helpers, wind alerts, and nighttime reminders - [garadget package](config/packages/garadget.yaml), [video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk), [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | | August smart lock | Front-door lock control + status - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) | | Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff - [phynplus package](config/packages/phynplus.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) | | Rachio sprinkler controller | Rain-skips and seasonal watering - [rachio package](config/packages/rachio.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Rachio-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2eoPKBW) | | Tesla Powerwall 2 | Grid-outage alerts + load-shed automations - [powerwall package](config/packages/powerwall.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Powerwall-orange?logo=tesla)](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) | | NodeMCU motion sensor | Office motion lighting - [office_motion package](config/packages/office_motion.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Motion%20Node-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2oUgj5i) | -| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [garage entry helper](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Pi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Pi%203-orange?logo=raspberrypi)](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [![Z-Wave](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Z--Wave%20Stick-orange?logo=zwave)](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) | +| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [garage entry helper](config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [garage automation video](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) | [![Pi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Pi%203-orange?logo=raspberrypi)](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [![Z-Wave](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Z--Wave%20Stick-orange?logo=zwave)](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) | | Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting - [roku package](config/packages/roku.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Roku-orange?logo=roku)](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) | | Amazon Dash Button | Quick actions (office lamp toggle) - [dash buttons automation](config/automation/dash_buttons.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Dash%20Button-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2dPKZhM) | | Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) | diff --git a/config/README.md b/config/README.md index dc1fef10..25db7db6 100755 --- a/config/README.md +++ b/config/README.md @@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ Only including devices that have active references in the files above. | Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy | | --- | --- | --- | -| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, reflection alerts – [garadget package](packages/garadget.yaml) + [garage entry helper](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | +| Garadget garage door controller | Garage doors: open/close, arrival helpers, wind alerts, and nighttime reminders - [garadget package](packages/garadget.yaml), [garage entry helper](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk), [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | | August smart lock | Front-door lock status + remote control – [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) | | Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks – [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) | | Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff – [phynplus package](packages/phynplus.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) | | Rachio sprinkler controller | Rain-skips and seasonal watering – [rachio package](packages/rachio.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Rachio-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2eoPKBW) | | Tesla Powerwall 2 | Grid-outage alerts + load-shed automations – [powerwall package](packages/powerwall.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Powerwall-orange?logo=tesla)](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) | | NodeMCU motion sensor | Office motion lighting + comfort scenes – [office_motion package](packages/office_motion.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Motion%20Node-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2oUgj5i) | -| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors – [garage entry helper](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | [![Pi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Pi%203-orange?logo=raspberrypi)](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [![Z-Wave](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Z--Wave%20Stick-orange?logo=zwave)](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) | +| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [garage entry helper](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [garage automation video](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) | [![Pi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Pi%203-orange?logo=raspberrypi)](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [![Z-Wave](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Z--Wave%20Stick-orange?logo=zwave)](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) | | Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting – [roku package](packages/roku.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Roku-orange?logo=roku)](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) | | Amazon Dash Button | Quick actions (office lamp toggle) – [dash buttons automation](automation/dash_buttons.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Dash%20Button-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2dPKZhM) | | Dreame/Neato vacuum | Cleaning schedules, room queues, Alexa room cleans, and rescue notifications - [vacuum package](packages/vacuum.yaml), [video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/KKOWSKuF5jA), [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-vacuum-automations-dreame-2026.html) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Vacuum-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4f7NpFP) | diff --git a/config/automation/README.md b/config/automation/README.md index 6477ac7d..38b260c4 100755 --- a/config/automation/README.md +++ b/config/automation/README.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Event-driven automations that sit outside the self-contained packages. These tie ### Featured files to browse | File | Why it matters | | --- | --- | -| [garage_entry_light.yaml](garage_entry_light.yaml) | Z-Wave door sensor + motion-controlled garage entry lighting. | +| [garage_entry_light.yaml](garage_entry_light.yaml) | Z-Wave door sensor + motion-controlled garage entry lighting from the [garage automation walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk). | | [kitchen_sink_circadian.yaml](kitchen_sink_circadian.yaml) | Sink light follows a soft morning, warm daytime, and sunset color-temperature schedule, and stays off while TV is playing. | | [dark_rainy_day.yaml](dark_rainy_day.yaml) | Weather-aware lighting helper for gloomy days. | | [dash_buttons.yaml](dash_buttons.yaml) | Amazon Dash buttons repurposed as quick triggers. | diff --git a/config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml b/config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml index e181c02a..ff92098d 100755 --- a/config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml +++ b/config/automation/garage_entry_light.yaml @@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ # Turns the garage hallway helper on when the entry opens and back off after it closes. # ------------------------------------------------------------------- # Notes: Garage doors themselves are managed in config/packages/garadget.yaml. +# Video: https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk +# Companion post: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html ###################################################################### - alias: Garage Light Hallway Helper OPEN diff --git a/config/packages/README.md b/config/packages/README.md index ac063020..818c3188 100755 --- a/config/packages/README.md +++ b/config/packages/README.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Live collection of plug-and-play Home Assistant packages. Each YAML file in this | [alarm.yaml](alarm.yaml) | NodeMCU-powered perimeter monitoring with arm/disarm helpers and rich notifications. | `binary_sensor.mcu*_gpio*`, `group.family`, notify + siren scripts | | [alexa_media_player.yaml](alexa_media_player.yaml) | Alexa Media helper sensors including stable bedroom wake-alarm wrappers for Carlo and Stacey plus a combined next-wake view. | `sensor.last_alexa`, `sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm`, `sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm_source`, `binary_sensor.bedroom_next_wake_alarm_active` | | [fridge.yaml](fridge.yaml) | SmartThinQ fridge monitoring with a confirmed-open door helper so short status-refresh pulses do not trigger alerts or speech. | `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open`, `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_confirmed_open`, `script.notify_engine`, `script.speech_engine` | -| [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT-based control + status for both garage doors, feeding entry/exit lighting routines. | `cover.large_garage_door`, `cover.small_garage_door`, `sensor.garadget_reflection` | +| [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT-based garage door control plus arrival helpers, entry prompts, wind checks, nighttime reminders, and camera context. | `cover.large_garage_door`, `cover.small_garage_door`, `group.garage_doors`, `sensor.garadget_reflection` | | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door August smart lock with Alexa Show camera pop-up when unlocked. | `lock.front_door`, media_player actions for front doorbell camera | | [holiday.yaml](holiday.yaml) | REST-driven US holiday + flag sensors that color scenes and exterior lighting. | `sensor.holiday`, `sensor.flag`, JSON feed at `config/json_data/holidays.json` | | [lightning.yaml](lightning.yaml) | Blitzortung lightning counter monitoring with snoozeable push actions. | `sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter`, `input_boolean.snooze_lightning`, notify engine actions | @@ -72,8 +72,9 @@ Live collection of plug-and-play Home Assistant packages. Each YAML file in this | [finance.yaml](finance.yaml) | Yahoo Finance sensor bundle for portfolio glances and Lovelace cards. | `sensor.tsla`, `sensor.aapl`, `sensor.amzn`, `sensor.msft` | ### Garadget automations -- Logic lives in [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml): auto-open on arrival, entry helper prompt (unlock front door or open garage), auto-unlock for Paige/Justin, wind checks, nightly open-door reminders, and camera pop-ups. +- Logic lives in [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml): auto-open on arrival, entry helper prompt (unlock front door or open garage), kid-specific trusted shortcuts, wind checks, nightly open-door reminders, and camera pop-ups. - MQTT-based covers for large/small doors; notifications and speech wired to the house notify/speech engines. +- Video companion: [Garage automation walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) and [companion blog post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html). ![Garadget Automation](../www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Garadget%20Automation.png) ### Nest climate control @@ -97,7 +98,9 @@ When a package has a dedicated blog post or video, I link it right inside the YA | Package | Why read/watch | Deep dive links | | --- | --- | --- | | [finance.yaml](finance.yaml) | Custom Yahoo Finance integration overview and setup notes. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/10/how-to-track-stocks-in-home-assistant-using-a-custom-component.html) | -| [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT garage door setup plus the follow-up on the access token change. | [Blog: Integration guide](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/03/how-to-add-garadget-to-home-assistant.html) · [Blog: Token fix](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/fixing-garadget-in-home-assistant.html) | +| [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | Garage arrival hub with auto-open guardrails, entry prompts, wind alerts, nighttime reminders, camera context, and the older MQTT/token setup notes. | [Video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) · [Companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html) · [Blog: Integration guide](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/03/how-to-add-garadget-to-home-assistant.html) · [Blog: Token fix](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/fixing-garadget-in-home-assistant.html) | +| [garage_entry_light.yaml](../automation/garage_entry_light.yaml) | Simple door-open and door-closed hallway lighting pattern from the garage walkthrough. | [Video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) · [Companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html) | +| [tesla_model_y.yaml](tesla_model_y.yaml) | Garage-close timestamp used as a physical arrival signal for low-battery plug-in reminders. | [Video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) · [Companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html) | | [holiday.yaml](holiday.yaml) | How the holiday/flag sensor works and drives lighting playlists. | [Blog + video breakdown](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/02/breaking-down-the-flag-sensor-in-home-assistant.html) | | [lightning.yaml](lightning.yaml) | Blitzortung detector wiring, strike alerts, and snooze workflow. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/08/adding-a-lightning-sensor-to-home-assistant.html) | | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Installing Phyn Plus and wiring its leak events into HA automations. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/phyn-plus-smart-water-shutoff-device.html) | @@ -113,7 +116,7 @@ These are the devices that power the packages above. Affiliate links never chang | Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy | | --- | --- | --- | --- | -| Garadget garage door controller | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed entry lighting, notifications, and security checks. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | +| Garadget garage door controller | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed arrival helpers, entry lighting, wind alerts, nighttime reminders, and security checks. [Video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) and [companion post](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html). | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Garadget-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) | | August smart lock | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door lock/unlock + status for routines and alerts. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-August%20Lock-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) | | Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks. | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Echo%20Show-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) | | Phyn Plus water shutoff | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. | [![Buy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Buy-Phyn%20Plus-orange?logo=amazon)](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) | diff --git a/config/packages/garadget.yaml b/config/packages/garadget.yaml index 217e3bc9..107ba865 100755 --- a/config/packages/garadget.yaml +++ b/config/packages/garadget.yaml @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ # state flapping from spamming lights, speech, and Alexa displays. # Setup: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/03/how-to-add-garadget-to-home-assistant.html # Token fix: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/fixing-garadget-in-home-assistant.html +# Video: https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk +# Companion post: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html # Hardware: Garadget unit https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ ###################################################################### diff --git a/config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml b/config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml index 3a645121..aea54f7b 100644 --- a/config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml +++ b/config/packages/tesla_model_y.yaml @@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ # latest garage-arrival signal is recent and the car still is not charging. # Notes: Plug-in reminders only fire when both `person.carlo` and # `person.stacey` are home. +# Video: https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk +# Companion post: https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html ###################################################################### input_datetime: