Update README files to include August smart lock and Amazon Echo Show details, enhancing device listings with affiliate links and descriptions for improved user engagement.
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.
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.
### Gear tied to real automations (affiliate links)
### Gear tied to real automations (affiliate links)
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. The full catalog (including older gear) remains in `docs/legacy-readme.md`.
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here. The full catalog (including older gear) remains in `legacy-readme.md`.
https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
- I keep a detailed, affiliate-supported gear list in `docs/legacy-readme.md`. Browsing or purchasing through those links helps support this project; thanks!
- I keep a detailed, affiliate-supported gear list in `legacy-readme.md`. Browsing or purchasing through those links helps support this project; thanks!
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**
Live view of the `config/` directory my production Home Assistant instance loads every night. Use this README as a map when you want to jump directly into the most interesting packages, automations, and supporting assets.
Live view of the `config/` directory my production Home Assistant instance loads every night. Use this README as a map when you want to jump directly into the most interesting packages, automations, and supporting assets.
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| Scripts | Reusable building blocks for lighting, notifications, and safety responses. | [script/monthly_color_scene.yaml](script/monthly_color_scene.yaml), [script/notify_engine.yaml](script/notify_engine.yaml), [script/speech_engine.yaml](script/speech_engine.yaml) |
| Scripts | Reusable building blocks for lighting, notifications, and safety responses. | [script/monthly_color_scene.yaml](script/monthly_color_scene.yaml), [script/notify_engine.yaml](script/notify_engine.yaml), [script/speech_engine.yaml](script/speech_engine.yaml) |
| Scenes | Seasonal and ambiance presets that the scripts and automations call into. | [scene/monthly_colors.yaml](scene/monthly_colors.yaml), [scene/living_room.yaml](scene/living_room.yaml) |
| Scenes | Seasonal and ambiance presets that the scripts and automations call into. | [scene/monthly_colors.yaml](scene/monthly_colors.yaml), [scene/living_room.yaml](scene/living_room.yaml) |
| Dashboards & Media | UI chrome, floorplans, sound bites, and automation assets. | [www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png](www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/bearstoneflow.png), [media/](media) |
| Dashboards & Media | UI chrome, floorplans, sound bites, and automation assets. | [www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg](www/custom_ui/floorplan/images/branding/Bear-Stone-Docker-Diagram.jpg), [media/](media) |
### Gear tied to these automations (affiliate links)
### Gear tied to these automations (affiliate links)
Only including devices that have active references in the files above. Want the legacy list? Jump to [../docs/legacy-readme.md](../docs/legacy-readme.md).
Only including devices that have active references in the files above. Want the legacy list? Jump to [../legacy-readme.md](../legacy-readme.md).
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| August smart lock | Front-door lock status + remote control – [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks – [august package](packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff – [phynplus package](packages/phynplus.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | Leak detection + auto shutoff – [phynplus package](packages/phynplus.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
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| --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [alarm.yaml](alarm.yaml) | NodeMCU-powered perimeter monitoring with arm/disarm helpers and rich notifications. | `binary_sensor.mcu*_gpio*`, `group.family`, notify + siren scripts |
| [alarm.yaml](alarm.yaml) | NodeMCU-powered perimeter monitoring with arm/disarm helpers and rich notifications. | `binary_sensor.mcu*_gpio*`, `group.family`, notify + siren scripts |
| [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 control + status for both garage doors, feeding entry/exit lighting routines. | `cover.large_garage_door`, `cover.small_garage_door`, `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` |
| [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` |
| [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Tie the Phyn Plus smart shutoff into HA notifications, automations, and valve overrides. | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `script.notify_engine_two_button` |
| [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Tie the Phyn Plus smart shutoff into HA notifications, automations, and valve overrides. | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `script.notify_engine_two_button` |
| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status and shed loads automatically when off-grid. | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `script.notify_engine` |
| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status and shed loads automatically when off-grid. | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `script.notify_engine` |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Dreame (ex-Neato) vacuum orchestration with maintenance reminders and reset helpers. | `sensor.l10s_vacuum_task_status`, `sensor.l10s_vacuum_sensor_dirty_left`, `button.l10s_vacuum_reset_sensor` |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Dreame (ex-Neato) vacuum orchestration with maintenance reminders and reset helpers. | `sensor.l10s_vacuum_task_status`, `sensor.l10s_vacuum_sensor_dirty_left`, `button.l10s_vacuum_reset_sensor` |
| [hass_agent_homepc.yaml](hass_agent_homepc.yaml) | Mirrors PC lock/unlock state from HASS.Agent to the office lamp for instant desk presence cues. | `sensor.carlo_homepc_carlo_homepc_sessionstate`, `switch.office_lamp_switch` |
| [finance.yaml](finance.yaml) | Yahoo Finance sensor bundle for portfolio glances and Lovelace cards. | `sensor.tsla`, `sensor.aapl`, `sensor.amzn`, `sensor.msft` |
| [finance.yaml](finance.yaml) | Yahoo Finance sensor bundle for portfolio glances and Lovelace cards. | `sensor.tsla`, `sensor.aapl`, `sensor.amzn`, `sensor.msft` |
### Blog & video deep dives
### Blog & video deep dives
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| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Monitoring Tesla Powerwall health + what to automate when the grid drops. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
| [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Monitoring Tesla Powerwall health + what to automate when the grid drops. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Keeping Neato/Dreame bots smart with HA scenes and maintenance timers. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/home-assistant-neato-vacuum-automation.html) |
| [vacuum.yaml](vacuum.yaml) | Keeping Neato/Dreame bots smart with HA scenes and maintenance timers. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2020/05/home-assistant-neato-vacuum-automation.html) |
| [grafana.yaml.disabled](grafana.yaml.disabled) | Rendering Grafana dashboards to images for Lovelace and social posts. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) · [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/09/re-installing-tesla-solar-panels-again.html) · [Video](https://youtu.be/BartadUzGOA) |
| [grafana.yaml.disabled](grafana.yaml.disabled) | Rendering Grafana dashboards to images for Lovelace and social posts. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) · [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/09/re-installing-tesla-solar-panels-again.html) · [Video](https://youtu.be/BartadUzGOA) |
| [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Smart lock control and status from HA. | [YouTube short](https://youtu.be/UdcCeAyo9Ak?si=O-f607NHbRLKZxao) |
### Hardware referenced in packages (affiliate links)
### Hardware referenced in packages (affiliate links)
These are the devices that power the packages above. Affiliate links never change the price but they do help fund more tinkering—thanks!
These are the devices that power the packages above. Affiliate links never change the price but they do help fund more tinkering—thanks!
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| Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy |
| Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garadget garage door controller | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed entry lighting, notifications, and security checks. | [](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| Garadget garage door controller | [garadget.yaml](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed entry lighting, notifications, and security checks. | [](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| August smart lock | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | Front-door lock/unlock + status for routines and alerts. | [](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks. | [august.yaml](august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | [phynplus.yaml](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Tesla Powerwall 2 | [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Grid outages kick off load-shed scripts and status pings. | [](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) |
| Tesla Powerwall 2 | [powerwall.yaml](powerwall.yaml) | Grid outages kick off load-shed scripts and status pings. | [](https://amzn.to/3UM4BZ5) |
Legacy gear catalog and inspiration hub. This doc preserves older hardware references, affiliate links, and blog/video write-ups for anyone browsing the full history of the Bear Stone Smart Home. For the current configuration and actively maintained gear list, start at the main README and config index below.
Legacy gear catalog and inspiration hub. This doc preserves older hardware references, affiliate links, and blog/video write-ups for anyone browsing the full history of the Bear Stone Smart Home. For the current configuration and actively maintained gear list, start at the main README and config index below.
| JuiceBox Pro 40 EVSE | Managed EV charging (amps watchdog + notifications). | [Buy](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB9R4KO) |
| JuiceBox Pro 40 EVSE | Managed EV charging (amps watchdog + notifications). | [Buy](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB9R4KO) |
| Tesla Model Y | Presence, charging stats, and outage/load automation. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
| Tesla Model Y | Presence, charging stats, and outage/load automation. | [Blog](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2018/01/going-green-to-save-some-green-in-2018.html) |
@ -85,7 +86,7 @@ Legacy gear catalog and inspiration hub. This doc preserves older hardware refer
- Home Assistant Pi Day + Pi-hole stats: [Video](https://youtu.be/woA88DFlH5c)
- Home Assistant Pi Day + Pi-hole stats: [Video](https://youtu.be/woA88DFlH5c)
### Historical diagram
### Historical diagram
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**
**All of my configuration files are tested against the most stable version of home-assistant.**
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