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.
| Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [august package](config/packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| 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` |
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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 |
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| 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) |