| WordPress | [wordpress](https://hub.docker.com/_/wordpress) | Hosts [vCloudInfo.com](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) for docs, how-tos, videos, and long-form writeups that accompany this config. |
| WordPress | [wordpress](https://hub.docker.com/_/wordpress) | Hosts [vCloudInfo.com](https://www.vcloudinfo.com) for docs, how-tos, videos, and long-form writeups that accompany this config. |
### Gear tied to real automations (affiliate links)
### Gear tied to real automations (affiliate links)
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations here.
Only listing hardware that appears in active packages/automations or has an open implementation issue here.
https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3
https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- |
@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3
| Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting - [](config/packages/roku.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting - [](config/packages/roku.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [](config/packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Front door camera pop-up when the August lock unlocks - [](config/packages/august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Amazon Echo Glow | Visual notification light candidate for Home Assistant status cues - [](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/1827) | [](https://amzn.to/4wsGUoU) |
| Dreame/Neato vacuum | Cleaning schedules, room queues, Alexa room cleans, and rescue notifications - [](config/packages/vacuum.yaml), [](https://youtu.be/KKOWSKuF5jA), [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-vacuum-automations-dreame-2026.html) | [](https://amzn.to/4f7NpFP) |
| Dreame/Neato vacuum | Cleaning schedules, room queues, Alexa room cleans, and rescue notifications - [](config/packages/vacuum.yaml), [](https://youtu.be/KKOWSKuF5jA), [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-vacuum-automations-dreame-2026.html) | [](https://amzn.to/4f7NpFP) |
| Flux/LED strip controller | Monthly color scenes for exterior - [](config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2jUBSBE) |
| Flux/LED strip controller | Monthly color scenes for exterior - [](config/script/monthly_color_scene.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2jUBSBE) |
@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Live view of the `config/` directory my production Home Assistant instance loads
The latest walkthrough shows the HVAC maintenance loop in Home Assistant. [](https://youtu.be/nScl2JxYSB8). YAML lives in [](packages/climate.yaml) and [](dashboards/overview/partials/water_sections.yaml), with background in [issue #273](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/273). The earlier Powerwall, Codex reset-credit, leak-detection, kiosk, and LLM Vision walkthroughs are still available with examples in [](packages/powerwall.yaml), [](packages/bearclaw.yaml), [](packages/phynplus.yaml), [](packages/kiosk_tablet.yaml), and [](packages/llmvision.yaml).
The latest walkthrough shows the HVAC maintenance loop in Home Assistant. [](https://youtu.be/nScl2JxYSB8). YAML lives in [](packages/climate.yaml) and [](dashboards/overview/partials/water_sections.yaml), with background in [issue #273](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/273). The earlier Powerwall, Codex reset-credit, leak-detection, kiosk, and LLM Vision walkthroughs are still available with examples in [](packages/powerwall.yaml), [](packages/bearclaw.yaml), [](packages/phynplus.yaml), [](packages/kiosk_tablet.yaml), and [](packages/llmvision.yaml).
### 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.
Only including devices that have active references in the files above or an open implementation issue.
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| Device | What it drives (friendly name -> file) | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- |
@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ Only including devices that have active references in the files above.
| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) | [](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) |
| Raspberry Pi 3 + Aeon Z-Wave stick | Z-Wave backbone for door/hall sensors - [](automation/garage_entry_light.yaml), [](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) | [](https://amzn.to/2e3DOBY) [](https://amzn.to/2eAiAP0) |
| Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting – [](packages/roku.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| Roku streaming device | TV presence -> scenes/lighting – [](packages/roku.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/2Ctp8cr) |
| [](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` |
| [](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) | SmartThinQ fridge monitoring with 6-minute raw door-open alerts plus fridge/freezer status announcements. | `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open`, `script.notify_engine`, `script.speech_engine` |
| [](fridge.yaml) | SmartThinQ fridge monitoring with 6-minute raw door-open alerts plus fridge/freezer status announcements. | `binary_sensor.refrigerator_door_open`, `script.notify_engine`, `script.speech_engine` |
| [](climate.yaml) | Nest climate schedules plus 350-hour/9-month AC filter reminders and 360-day condenser-line cleanout reminders with snooze and changed/cleaned actions. [](https://youtu.be/nScl2JxYSB8) | `input_datetime.*_filter_snooze_until`, `sensor.*_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change`, `input_datetime.hvac_condenser_lines_last_cleaned`, `script.notify_engine_two_button`, mobile app action events |
| [](climate.yaml) | Nest climate schedules plus 350-hour downstairs/450-hour upstairs/9-month AC filter reminders and 360-day condenser-line cleanout reminders with snooze and changed/cleaned actions. [](https://youtu.be/nScl2JxYSB8) | `input_datetime.*_filter_snooze_until`, `sensor.*_ac_runtime_since_last_filter_change`, `sensor.hvac_condenser_lines_days_since_cleaned`, `script.notify_engine_two_button`, mobile app action events |
| [](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`, `script.open_large_garage_door_if_ready` |
| [](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`, `script.open_large_garage_door_if_ready` |
| [](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 |
| [](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) | REST-driven US holiday + flag sensors plus the inspectable exterior lighting mode. | `sensor.holiday`, `sensor.flag`, `sensor.holiday_lighting_mode`, `sensor.holiday_lighting_scene`, JSON feed at `config/www/json_data/holidays.json` |
| [](holiday.yaml) | REST-driven US holiday + flag sensors plus the inspectable exterior lighting mode. | `sensor.holiday`, `sensor.flag`, `sensor.holiday_lighting_mode`, `sensor.holiday_lighting_scene`, JSON feed at `config/www/json_data/holidays.json` |
@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ Live collection of plug-and-play Home Assistant packages. Each YAML file in this
| [](mqtt_status.yaml) | Command-line MQTT broker reachability probe with Spook Repairs escalation and Joanna troubleshooting dispatch on outage. | `binary_sensor.mqtt_status_raw`, `binary_sensor.mqtt_broker_problem`, `repairs.create`, `rest_command.bearclaw_command` |
| [](mqtt_status.yaml) | Command-line MQTT broker reachability probe with Spook Repairs escalation and Joanna troubleshooting dispatch on outage. | `binary_sensor.mqtt_status_raw`, `binary_sensor.mqtt_broker_problem`, `repairs.create`, `rest_command.bearclaw_command` |
| [](mariadb.yaml) | MariaDB recorder health and capacity snapshots with hourly live metrics, weekly admin/recorder polling, and stats-ready numeric sensors. | `sensor.mariadb_status`, `sensor.database_size` |
| [](mariadb.yaml) | MariaDB recorder health and capacity snapshots with hourly live metrics, weekly admin/recorder polling, and stats-ready numeric sensors. | `sensor.mariadb_status`, `sensor.database_size` |
| [](processmonitor.yaml) | Root filesystem disk-pressure monitoring with immediate digest/logbook notes at 80%, Joanna review after 10 minutes above 80%, and delayed phone alerts only if the issue stays unresolved after dispatch. | `sensor.disk_use_percent`, `repairs.create`, `script.joanna_dispatch`, `tts.clear_cache` |
| [](processmonitor.yaml) | Root filesystem disk-pressure monitoring with immediate digest/logbook notes at 80%, Joanna review after 10 minutes above 80%, and delayed phone alerts only if the issue stays unresolved after dispatch. | `sensor.disk_use_percent`, `repairs.create`, `script.joanna_dispatch`, `tts.clear_cache` |
| [](tugtainer_updates.yaml) | Tugtainer container update notifications via webhook + persistent alerts, plus event-based Joanna dispatch when reports include `### Available:` (24h cooldown via `mode: single` + delay, no new helpers). | `persistent_notification.create`, `event: tugtainer_available_detected`, `script.joanna_dispatch`, `input_datetime.tugtainer_last_update` |
| [](tugtainer_updates.yaml) | Tugtainer container update notifications via webhook + persistent alerts, plus event-based Joanna dispatch when reports include `### Available:`with Home Assistant core updates held for explicit approval, config check, and a maintenance window (24h cooldown via `mode: single` + delay, no new helpers). | `persistent_notification.create`, `event: tugtainer_available_detected`, `script.joanna_dispatch`, `input_datetime.tugtainer_last_update` |
| [](printer.yaml) | Epson ink watchdog with one-day and one-week mobile snooze actions for low-ink reminders. | `input_datetime.printer_ink_snooze_until`, `sensor.epson_*`, mobile app action events |
| [](printer.yaml) | Epson ink watchdog with one-day and one-week mobile snooze actions for low-ink reminders. | `input_datetime.printer_ink_snooze_until`, `sensor.epson_*`, mobile app action events |
| [](bearclaw.yaml) | Joanna/BearClaw bridge automations that forward Telegram commands to codex_appliance, include LLM-first routing context for freeform text, relay replies back, ingest `/api/bearclaw/status` telemetry, and expose dispatch, QMD/memory-index, plus Codex reset-credit expiry sensors and Repairs for Infrastructure dashboards. [](https://youtu.be/7wKhtrvtyiI) [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/track-codex-resets-home-assistant.html) | `rest_command.bearclaw_*`, `sensor.bearclaw_status_telemetry`, `sensor.joanna_*`, `sensor.codex_reset_*`, `binary_sensor.joanna_*`, `binary_sensor.codex_reset_credit_expiring_soon`, `automation.bearclaw_*`, `automation.codex_reset_credit_expiry_repair`, `repairs.create`, `repairs.remove`, `script.send_to_logbook` |
| [](bearclaw.yaml) | Joanna/BearClaw bridge automations that forward Telegram commands to codex_appliance, include LLM-first routing context for freeform text, relay replies back, ingest `/api/bearclaw/status` telemetry, and expose dispatch, QMD/memory-index, plus Codex reset-credit expiry sensors and Repairs for Infrastructure dashboards. [](https://youtu.be/7wKhtrvtyiI) [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/track-codex-resets-home-assistant.html) | `rest_command.bearclaw_*`, `sensor.bearclaw_status_telemetry`, `sensor.joanna_*`, `sensor.codex_reset_*`, `binary_sensor.joanna_*`, `binary_sensor.codex_reset_credit_expiring_soon`, `automation.bearclaw_*`, `automation.codex_reset_credit_expiry_repair`, `repairs.create`, `repairs.remove`, `script.send_to_logbook` |
| [](telegram_bot.yaml) | Legacy Telegram transport marker for BearClaw; the shared `joanna_send_telegram` helper now forwards through the codex_appliance direct Telegram API. | `rest_command.bearclaw_telegram_send`, `script.joanna_send_telegram` |
| [](telegram_bot.yaml) | Legacy Telegram transport marker for BearClaw; the shared `joanna_send_telegram` helper now forwards through the codex_appliance direct Telegram API. | `rest_command.bearclaw_telegram_send`, `script.joanna_send_telegram` |
| [](phynplus.yaml) | Phyn shutoff automations with leak-test guard, Activity Feed context, Repairs tracking, and critical push recovery when the valve closes. [](https://youtu.be/xbhgWnomFYI) | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `script.phyn_send_actionable_leak_notification`, `repairs.create` |
| [](phynplus.yaml) | Phyn shutoff automations with leak-test guard, Activity Feed context, Repairs tracking, and critical push recovery when the valve closes. [](https://youtu.be/xbhgWnomFYI) | `valve.phyn_shutoff_valve`, `binary_sensor.phyn_leak_test_running`, `script.phyn_send_actionable_leak_notification`, `repairs.create` |
| [](water_delivery.yaml) | ReadyRefresh delivery date helper with night-before plus day-before garage door Alexa reminders, helper-change audit logging, and Telegram confirmations. | `input_datetime.water_delivery_date`, `script.send_to_logbook`, `script.joanna_send_telegram`, `notify.alexa_media_garage` |
| [](water_delivery.yaml) | ReadyRefresh delivery date helper with night-before plus day-before garage door Alexa reminders, helper-change audit logging, and Telegram confirmations. | `input_datetime.water_delivery_date`, `script.send_to_logbook`, `script.joanna_send_telegram`, `notify.alexa_media_garage` |
| [](vacation_mode.yaml) | Auto-enable vacation mode after 24 hours away or no bed use, track sitter analytics/secure-house checks, stale-visit timeout protection, deliver sitter-facing briefings, and send 10 AM/10 PM house digests with Powerwall/security/backup status plus Joanna review. | `input_boolean.vacation_mode`, `input_boolean.house_sitter_present`, `input_datetime.vacation_house_sitter_*`, `input_datetime.vacation_house_status_digest_last_sent`, `sensor.vacation_house_sitter_*`, `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_charge`, `group.garage_doors`, `lock.front_door`, `script.vacation_house_sitter_clear_presence`, `script.vacation_house_status_digest`, `script.notify_engine`, `rest_command.bearclaw_command`, `script.joanna_send_telegram` |
| [](vacation_mode.yaml) | Auto-enable vacation mode after 24 hours away or no bed use, track sitter analytics/secure-house checks, stale-visit timeout protection, deliver sitter-facing briefings, and send 10 AM/10 PM house digests with Powerwall/security/backup status plus Joanna review. | `input_boolean.vacation_mode`, `input_boolean.house_sitter_present`, `input_datetime.vacation_house_sitter_*`, `input_datetime.vacation_house_status_digest_last_sent`, `sensor.vacation_house_sitter_*`, `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_charge`, `group.garage_doors`, `lock.front_door`, `script.vacation_house_sitter_clear_presence`, `script.vacation_house_status_digest`, `script.notify_engine`, `rest_command.bearclaw_command`, `script.joanna_send_telegram` |
| [](maintenance_log.yaml) | Joanna maintenance webhook ingest for water softener salt with idempotent event handling, Activity feed logging, and recorder-backed helper history for long-term graphing. | `automation.maintenance_log_joanna_webhook_ingest`, `input_number.water_softener_salt_total_added_lb`, `counter.water_softener_salt_event_count`, `sensor.water_softener_salt_days_since_last_add` |
| [](maintenance_log.yaml) | Joanna maintenance webhook ingest for water softener salt with idempotent event handling, Activity feed logging, and parser-safe refill cadence history. | `automation.maintenance_log_joanna_webhook_ingest`, `sensor.water_softener_salt_average_days_between_refills`, `sensor.water_softener_salt_refill_count`, `sensor.water_softener_salt_total_added` |
| [](kiosk_tablet.yaml) | Keeps the bedroom Fully Kiosk Fire tablet pinned to the dedicated camera kiosk dashboard when the page or foreground app drifts; normal wake events only restore brightness/focus. [](https://youtu.be/ChgEu0IDWzc) | `sensor.alarm_panel_1_current_page`, `sensor.alarm_panel_1_foreground_app`, `button.alarm_panel_1_bring_to_foreground`, `button.alarm_panel_1_load_start_url` |
| [](kiosk_tablet.yaml) | Keeps the bedroom Fully Kiosk Fire tablet pinned to the dedicated camera kiosk dashboard when the page or foreground app drifts; normal wake events only restore brightness/focus. [](https://youtu.be/ChgEu0IDWzc) | `sensor.alarm_panel_1_current_page`, `sensor.alarm_panel_1_foreground_app`, `button.alarm_panel_1_bring_to_foreground`, `button.alarm_panel_1_load_start_url` |
| [](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status, push live outage tracking to mobile targets, shed loads automatically when off-grid, and alert if the Powerwall stays low after grid power returns. [](https://youtu.be/hR_0lFEE2bA) [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/tesla-powerwall-home-assistant-watchdog.html) | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `script.notify_live_activity`, `repairs.create` |
| [](powerwall.yaml) | Track Tesla Powerwall grid status, push live outage tracking to mobile targets, shed loads automatically when off-grid, and alert if the Powerwall stays low after grid power returns. [](https://youtu.be/hR_0lFEE2bA) [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/tesla-powerwall-home-assistant-watchdog.html) | `binary_sensor.powerwall_grid_status`, `sensor.powerwall_*`, `script.notify_live_activity`, `repairs.create` |
| [](tesla_model_y.yaml) | Remind the garage and parents to plug in the Model Y after the large garage door closes with a low battery, charging still off, both parents home, and a 24-hour mobile snooze available from the push reminder. | `sensor.spaceship_battery_level`, `switch.spaceship_charge`, `person.carlo`, `person.stacey`, `cover.large_garage_door`, `input_datetime.tesla_model_y_last_garage_close`, `input_datetime.tesla_model_y_plug_in_snooze_until`, `notify.alexa_media_garage`, `script.notify_engine_two_button` |
| [](tesla_model_y.yaml) | Remind the garage and parents to plug in the Model Y after the large garage door closes with a low battery, charging still off, both parents home, and a 24-hour mobile snooze available from the push reminder. | `sensor.spaceship_battery_level`, `switch.spaceship_charge`, `person.carlo`, `person.stacey`, `cover.large_garage_door`, `input_datetime.tesla_model_y_last_garage_close`, `input_datetime.tesla_model_y_plug_in_snooze_until`, `notify.alexa_media_garage`, `script.notify_engine_two_button` |
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ When a package has a dedicated blog post or video, I link it right inside the YA
| [](august.yaml) | Smart lock control and status from HA. | [](https://youtu.be/UdcCeAyo9Ak?si=O-f607NHbRLKZxao) |
| [](august.yaml) | Smart lock control and status from HA. | [](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, plus tracked hardware implementation candidates. Affiliate links never change the price but they do help fund more tinkering—thanks!
| Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy |
| Device | Package(s) | Automation tie-in | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ These are the devices that power the packages above. Affiliate links never chang
| Garadget garage door controller | [](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed arrival helpers, entry lighting, wind alerts, nighttime reminders, and security checks. [](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) and [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html). | [](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| Garadget garage door controller | [](garadget.yaml) | MQTT covers feed arrival helpers, entry lighting, wind alerts, nighttime reminders, and security checks. [](https://youtu.be/wFO0H5zgnzk) and [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/05/home-assistant-garage-automations-arrival-alerts-tesla.html). | [](https://amzn.to/2jQLpVQ) |
| August smart lock | [](august.yaml) | Front-door lock/unlock + status for routines and alerts. | [](https://amzn.to/48jVzZ3) |
| August smart lock | [](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) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Amazon Echo Show | Pops up the front doorbell camera when the August lock unlocks. | [](august.yaml) | [](https://amzn.to/4ptA3YO) |
| Amazon Echo Glow | [](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/1827) | Visual notification light candidate for Home Assistant status cues. | [](https://amzn.to/4wsGUoU) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | [](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. [](https://youtu.be/xbhgWnomFYI) and [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/home-assistant-leak-detection-automations.html). | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
| Phyn Plus water shutoff | [](phynplus.yaml) | Leak events trigger valve closes + critical push notifications. [](https://youtu.be/xbhgWnomFYI) and [](https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2026/06/home-assistant-leak-detection-automations.html). | [](https://amzn.to/2Zy3sbJ) |
Carlo Costanzo
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