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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) | |
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| ## 🎵 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: | |
| 1. **Sonos API** | |
| - Endpoint: `https://api.ws.sonos.com/control/api/v1/` | |
| - Auth: OAuth 2.0 | |
| 2. **Spotify Web API** | |
| - Endpoint: `https://api.spotify.com/v1/` | |
| - Auth: OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials) | |
| 3. **Google Nest API** | |
| - Endpoint: `https://smartdevicemanagement.googleapis.com/v1/` | |
| - Auth: OAuth 2.0 | |
| - Supports: Cameras, Thermostats, Doorbells | |
| 4. **YouTube Data API v3** | |
| - Endpoint: `https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/` | |
| - Features: Video playback, playlist management | |
| 5. **Roomba/Robot Vacuum APIs** | |
| - iRobot: Local REST API (port 8080) | |
| - Roborock: Cloud API or local MQTT | |
| 6. **Chromecast/Google Cast** | |
| - Protocol: mDNS + DIAL | |
| - Control via `pychromecast` library | |
| ### Widget Architecture: | |
| ```typescript | |
| 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): | |
| 1. Sonos Multi-Room Control | |
| 2. Robot Vacuum Widget | |
| 3. Nest Camera Feed | |
| 4. Universal TV Remote | |
| 5. Smart Thermostat | |
| ### Phase 2 (Medium Priority): | |
| 6. Spotify Playlist Widget | |
| 7. Chromecast Control | |
| 8. Robotic Lawn Mower | |
| 9. Doorbell Widget | |
| 10. Security System Panel | |
| ### Phase 3 (Nice-to-Have): | |
| 11. Energy Dashboard | |
| 12. Multi-Camera Grid | |
| 13. YouTube Music Widget | |
| 14. Smart Lock Widget | |
| 15. 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 | |