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Smart Home Widgets - Complete Collection

📊 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Target: 20+ Smart Home Widgets
Achieved: 25+ Widget Specifications
Focus: Music (Sonos, Spotify), Media (YouTube, TV, Chromecast), Automated Devices (Vacuum, Lawn Mower), Security (Nest Cameras)

🎵 MUSIC & AUDIO WIDGETS (5 widgets)

1. Sonos Multi-Room Control

Type: Music Player
Integration: Sonos API, Home Assistant
GitHub: punxaphil/custom-sonos-card

Features:

Multi-room audio visualization
Queue management
Group/ungroup speakers
Sleep timers
Volume control per room
Now playing with album art

API Endpoints:

GET /sonos/rooms - List all Sonos players
POST /sonos/play - Play music on specific room
POST /sonos/group - Group speakers
GET /sonos/queue - Get playback queue

2. Spotify Playlist Widget

Type: Music Player
Integration: Spotify Web API
GitHub: mikevanes/spotify-card-v2, domoconnell/ha-spotify-sonos-card

Features:

Display user playlists
Recently played tracks
Play on any Spotify Connect device
Album/track search
Playlist quick access buttons
Device selection dropdown

Required:

Spotify Premium account
Spotify Developer App credentials

3. Universal Music Player

Type: Media Control
Integration: Mini Media Player (HACS)
GitHub: Community card

Features:

Support for multiple streamingservices
Custom artwork display
Volume slider
Shuffle/repeat controls
Speaker grouping
Text-to-speech trigger

4. YouTube Music Widget

Type: YouTube Integration
Platform: Chromecast/Smart TV

Features:

Launch YouTube on Chromecast
Play specific YouTube videos
YouTube playlist queue
Autoplay next video
Subtitle controls

5. Podcast Player Widget

Type: Podcast Control

Features:

Podcast library
Episode queue
Playback speed control
Sleep timer
Bookmark favorite episodes

📺 TV & MEDIA WIDGETS (6 widgets)

6. Universal TV Remote

Type: TV Control
GitHub: Multiple implementations for Android TV, Fire TV, LG webOS
Integration: HDMI-CEC, IR, Wi-Fi

Features:

Virtual remote control buttons
Volume/channel controls
Input source switching (HDMI1, HDMI2, etc.)
Power on/off
App launcher shortcuts
Voice command integration

Supported TVs:

Android TV
Sony BRAVIA
LG webOS
Samsung Tizen
Fire TV
Roku

7. Chromecast Control Widget

Type: Streaming Control
GitHub: CCwGTVRemoteCard

Features:

Cast Home Assistant dashboard to TV
Launch apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+)
Play/pause/stop controls
Volume control
Display what's currently playing
Cast photo slideshow

Actions:

cast.show_lovelace_view - Show HA dashboard on TV
cast.play_media - Play specific media

8. Live TV Widget

Type: TV Guide
Integration: IPTV, TVHeadend, Plex TV

Features:

Channel guide
Now playing info
Record button (if DVR available)
Favorite channels quick access
Program schedule

9. Media Library Browser

Type: Content Browser
Integration: Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Kodi

Features:

Movie/TV show library
Recently added content
Continue watching
Search functionality
Play on selected device

10. Netflix/Streaming Quick Launch

Type: App Launcher

Features:

One-click app launch buttons
Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video
Switch TV to correct HDMI input
Resume last watched content

11. Screen Share Widget

Type: Device Mirroring

Features:

Cast phone/tablet to TV
Mirror laptop screen
Gaming mode (low latency)
Disconnect/reconnect controls

🤖 AUTOMATED DEVICES WIDGETS (7 widgets)

12. Robot Vacuum Control

Type: Vacuum Management
Integration: Roomba, Roborock, Xiaomi, Neato
GitHub: Home Assistant vacuum integration

Features:

Start/pause/stop cleaning
Return to dock
Battery level indicator
Bin full alert
Room/zone cleaning selection
Cleaning history map
Scheduled cleaning
Maintenance reminders (brush, filter)

Supported Models:

iRobot Roomba (via dorita980 or local API)
Roborock
Xiaomi Mi Robot
Neato Botvac
Eufy RoboVac

API:

POST /vacuum/start - Start cleaning
POST /vacuum/return_to_base - Return to dock
GET /vacuum/status - Get current status

13. Robotic Lawn Mower Widget

Type: Lawn Mower Control
Integration: Husqvarna Automower, Worx Landroid, Robomow
GitHub: Home Assistant lawn_mower integration

Features:

Start/pause mowing
Return to charging station
Battery status
Mowing schedule calendar
GPS location (if supported)
Weather-aware scheduling
Blade replacement reminder
Error notifications

Controls:

lawn_mower.start_mowing
lawn_mower.pause
lawn_mower.dock

States:

Mowing, Docked, Paused, Returning, Error

14. Smart Washer/Dryer Widget

Type: Appliance Monitor

Features:

Cycle completion notification
Remaining time countdown
Energy consumption
Maintenance alerts
Remote start (if supported)

15. Dishwasher Status Widget

Type: Appliance Monitor

Features:

Running/idle status
Cycle progress
Detergent/rinse aid level
Completion notification

16. Pool/Spa Controller

Type: Outdoor Automation

Features:

Temperature control
Filter pump schedule
Chemical level monitoring
Heater on/off
LED lighting control

17. Irrigation System Widget

Type: Garden Automation

Features:

Zone control (front yard, back yard, etc.)
Watering schedule
Weather-based adjustment
Moisture sensor display
Water usage tracking

18. Pet Feeder Widget

Type: Pet Care Automation

Features:

Feeding schedule
Portion control
Food level indicator
Manual feed button
Feeding history

🔐 SECURITY & CAMERAS WIDGETS (6 widgets)

19. Nest Camera Feed

Type: Security Camera
Integration: Google Nest API, Home Assistant Nest
Platform: Nest Cam, Nest Doorbell

Features:

Live video stream
Motion detection alerts
Person detection (with Nest Aware)
2-way audio (doorbell)
Snapshot history
Activity zones
Night vision toggle

Display Options:

Single camera fullscreen
Multi-camera grid (4-up, 9-up)
Picture-in-picture

Home Assistant:

Camera entity integration
Display on Google Nest Hub
Snapshot on dashboard

20. Multi-Camera Grid

Type: Security Overview
Integration: Any RTSP/HTTP camera

Features:

2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 camera grid
Click to enlarge
Refresh rate control
Motion highlighting
Recording indicator
PTZ controls (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

Supported Cameras:

Nest
Ring
Arlo
Wyze
Reolink
Unifi Protect

21. Doorbell Widget

Type: Smart Doorbell
Integration: Nest, Ring, Arlo

Features:

Live feed on doorbell press
Two-way audio
Motion alerts
Visitor snapshot
Package detection
Quick response messages
Unlock door integration

22. Security System Panel

Type: Alarm Control

Features:

Arm/disarm
Status indicator (Armed Home, Armed Away, Disarmed)
Zone status (windows, doors)
Alarm history
PIN code entry
Emergency buttons (Police, Fire, Medical)

23. Motion Sensor Map

Type: Presence Detection

Features:

Floor plan with sensors
Real-time motion indicators
Last motion timestamp
Sensor battery levels
Activity heatmap

24. Smart Lock Widget

Type: Door Lock Control
Integration: August, Yale, Schlage, Kwikset

Features:

Lock/unlock button
Lock status indicator
Battery level
Auto-lock timer
Temporary guest codes
Entry/exit log
Geofencing auto-lock

⚡ ENERGY & CLIMATE WIDGETS (2 widgets)

25. Smart Thermostat Widget

Type: Climate Control
Integration: Nest Thermostat, Ecobee, Honeywell

Features:

Temperature display
Heating/cooling mode
Target temperature slider
Schedule override
Energy usage stats
Eco mode toggle
Humidity level

26. Energy Dashboard

Type: Power Monitoring

Features:

Real-time energy usage
Cost per hour/day/month
Appliance breakdown
Solar production (if applicable)
Battery storage level
Peak hours indicator

💡 LIGHTING WIDGETS (Bonus - 2 widgets)

27. Smart Lights Room Control

Type: Lighting
Integration: Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf

Features:

On/off toggle
Brightness slider
Color picker
Scene selection
Timer/schedule
Sync with TV (ambient lighting)

28. Outdoor Lighting Widget

Type: Exterior Lighting

Features:

Porch/driveway/pathway lights
Sunset/sunrise automation
Motion sensor trigger
Holiday lighting scenes
Security mode (flash on alert)

🛠️ IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Technology Stack:

Frontend:

React components
Real-time WebSocket updates
Drag-and-drop layout

Backend:

Home Assistant integration
Device-specific APIs (Sonos, Nest, Spotify)
MQTT for IoT devices
WebRTC for camera streams

API Integrations Required:

Sonos API
- Endpoint: https://api.ws.sonos.com/control/api/v1/
- Auth: OAuth 2.0
Spotify Web API
- Endpoint: https://api.spotify.com/v1/
- Auth: OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials)
Google Nest API
- Endpoint: https://smartdevicemanagement.googleapis.com/v1/
- Auth: OAuth 2.0
- Supports: Cameras, Thermostats, Doorbells
YouTube Data API v3
- Endpoint: https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/
- Features: Video playback, playlist management
Roomba/Robot Vacuum APIs
- iRobot: Local REST API (port 8080)
- Roborock: Cloud API or local MQTT
Chromecast/Google Cast
- Protocol: mDNS + DIAL
- Control via pychromecast library

Widget Architecture:

interface SmartHomeWidget {
  id: string;
  type: 'sonos' | 'vacuum' | 'camera' | 'tv' | 'nest';
  name: string;
  deviceId: string;
  configuration: {
    apiKey?: string;
    endpoint?: string;
    refreshInterval: number;
  };
  status: 'online' | 'offline' | 'error';
}

📱 WIDGET PRIORITIES

Phase 1 (High Priority):

Sonos Multi-Room Control
Robot Vacuum Widget
Nest Camera Feed
Universal TV Remote
Smart Thermostat

Phase 2 (Medium Priority):

Spotify Playlist Widget
Chromecast Control
Robotic Lawn Mower
Doorbell Widget
Security System Panel

Phase 3 (Nice-to-Have):

Energy Dashboard
Multi-Camera Grid
YouTube Music Widget
Smart Lock Widget
Pool/Spa Controller

🔗 GitHub Repositories

Music:

punxaphil/custom-sonos-card
mikevanes/spotify-card-v2
domoconnell/ha-spotify-sonos-card

Media:

CCwGTVRemoteCard (Chromecast)
Universal Remote cards (various)

Vacuums:

Home Assistant vacuum integration
dorita980 (Roomba local control)

Cameras:

Home Assistant Nest integration
wyze-bridge (Wyze cameras to RTSP)

General:

home-assistant/core - Core integrations
hacs - Custom component store

💡 INTEGRATION TIPS

Security:

All camera streams should use HTTPS/WSS
OAuth tokens stored securely (encrypted)
Rate limiting on API calls
Human-in-the-Loop for critical actions (unlock door, disable alarm)

Performance:

Camera feeds: Use WebRTC for low latency
Lazy load video streams (only when widget visible)
Cache device status (update every 5-30s)
Use WebSockets for real-time updates

User Experience:

Visual feedback on all actions
Loading states for network calls
Error handling with retry logic
Offline mode indicators

Total Smart Home Widgets: 28
Minimum Required: 20 ✅
Research Completed: 2025-12-10