UPDATE: I just uploaded a video showing how I customized my dashboard in Home Assistant! ruclips.net/video/333OWiV7MkI/видео.html And here are some extra links to get you started: The tablet and dock I'm using: amzn.to/3DFCq5Q Everything Smart Home channel: ruclips.net/user/EverythingSmartHome My dashboard comparison video: ruclips.net/video/Gz7ShWaojGc/видео.html
When mushroom allowed sliders or button on the same "row" as the title....wow that made the UI so much cleaner and easier to setup Mushroom is the best so far imo, unless you are just 100% dead-set wanting to use default Lovelace and do it all by hand. And Mushroom may have taken a long time to redo your whole dashboard in, but infinitely less time than it would take to setup Lovelace by hand with YAML.
I did not know of the 2023 Google Pixel tablet - glad I watched this video! Hopefully, Google designs the base in such a way that while docked it might have physical connections (magnetic pins) and while undocked, the owner can choose to automatically connect to the same base (which presumably has a speaker) via bluetooth. That would awesome (and a missed opportunity if Google does not include it, IMHO). And although I do love the idea of dashboards on tablets, I have been hesitant in permanently mounting them onto a wall (even though I have the ability to work with drywall, patch it up etc.) mainly because there is so much more flexibility when tablets/dashboards are not fixed permanently. And with wireless charging (or stands with integrated USB chargers) that's one more reason to NOT permanently mount them on the wall. This is the type of solutions we used to prefer incorporating into research studies at our smart lab and would spend more time than we needed to find stands that met these criteria as there weren't as many back then as there are today. Great video again - keep it up! 👍
I think it looks cool. Ultimately it depends on the use case in most households and family acceptance. I am personally leaning toward more of an (semi) intelligent home so a dashboard as an information center on the wall mostly, rather than a control unit and set-up automations to deal with majority of the lights a.s.o. ,however that may not be always possible so likely one needs both. Keep the videos coming, I used a lot of your automation ideas for my home.
@@netblue an informational board would still be a dumb home. still needing manual interactions would a semi-smart home. an automated system that can adapt without manual interaction is considered a true smart home
Love your videos! I am new to the smart home world and want to use smart bulbs but dont want to have to have switch covers. Is there no switch options out there to help with this?
As a renter, I have 2 Fire 10s and 2 Fire 8s each on wireless chargers. Fully Kiosk Browser is a must. Smart plugs and automations handle charging (on at 30%; off at 90%). Screens turn off when not home. Screens off at night; turn on when motion is detected; back on during the day. Automations also handle brightness. HA's Lovelace dashboards are way better than HA interface but is time consuming to set up.
I definitely like the dashboard on a tablet mounted on a docking station. It's so flexible as opposed to being permanently mounted on the wall. Great video!
Hey Reed: could you do a “Getting Started with Home Assistant”-type video? I’m comfortable in my smart home now that I’m ready to take it to the next level beyond my Alexa interface. Thanks!
Paul Hibbert has a getting started video about setting up HA on a Pi with an external SSD for HA, because HA can chew trough SD cards with a lot of devices. ruclips.net/video/LI3lhgOiZ-8/видео.html&ab_channel=PaulHibbert
My thoughts exactly. I have so many smart home products and want to take it to next level with a dashboard and have no idea how to do it 🤦🏻♂️ I looked into the app he said and beyond that have no idea how to use a raspberry pi or code or programming or anything.
Wow, this is a great idea. Those Fire HD 10's aren't too bad price wise, plus they have refurbished ones for significantly cheaper. Also, I always enjoy staying until the end of your videos for your classic end scenes.
For anyone that wonders how to pin an app: You have to activate the Pinning at first. Options -> Security -> Pin app. After that you are able to pin apps.
I recently got a galaxy Tab A8 as my smart display. I have it on a Anker tablet stand. I prefer to have it on a stand as I don't like mounting stuff like that on the wall in case it needs to be replaced, either by something smaller or bigger meaning you would potentially have holes left in the walls. Plus being on the stand means it's still usable as a tablet just like your set up
This basically what they have in all the rooms in the Aria Las Vegas-it was really nice to control everything in the room from do not disturb, ordering room service, everything
Another great use with a setup like this is use the built-in or 3rd party screen saver app to display photos when in standby mode (I use Google Photos). Then the tablet also doubles as a digital photo frame when not in use. I set it to play from a specific library I can add photos to from the cloud and thus my main computer, so it's super easy to rotate in new photos as I like.
Hello sorry for the dummy question - can you give more details on how you configured this. Personnaly I'd like : - digital photo frame screensaver when in standby mode - home assistant dashboard when touched or take from the dock. Detail greatly appreciated - Thanks
@cmtm78 So you'd setup your dashboard on the tablet how you'd want. I'm just using Android widgets on the home screen, so not sure how to do a custom dashboard like he's doing, thats my next project. But once sort that then the photo frame bit is easy. I'm just using the Screensaver feature under Display settings and you could use one of the built-in photo options or a 3rd party app like Google Photos. I'm using Google Photos set to a specific album that way I can just update photos whenever I want from the cloud on my PC. I have it set to play the Screensaver whenever it's plugged in (or thus docked) and after whatever screen timeout you want. Then soon as you unplugg/undock it or touch the screen it stops. This is for Android tablets but I'd imagine similar options for iPad.
Thought the Fire tablet I've got was still the latest. I don't seem to have the option to pin apps, though, so I guess 2021 is newer. My about section in settings says 9th gen. Product descriptions on Amazon don't say what gen the 2021 release is, though. Also, interestingly, there is a plus version of the 2021 Fire tablet with one comparison chart not showing any difference.
Hi, fellow tablet-interested people! I would like to challenge the part you said at 0:47 about tablets on wall mounts not being able to be used as tablets anymore. We took care of that :D We have recently launched a new and revolutionary (At least we think so) universal tablet wall mount with integrated charging. We invented it because we couldn't find any others out there that took care of the charging part in a good way. We are still in the market research phase, and would love to get some feedback from fellow tablet and smart home enthusiasts out there on whether or not the Padholder 2000 is something people would want or not!
Dude I tried setting up a dashboard with a 8 it kept locking up. Saw your video Amazon Black Friday sale and trade in paid total $132 with dock. 20 minutes to get all the Google stuff on and wow. This thing is light and fast. Works just like my pixel 5 Thanks for the review
The Tablet as a Dashboard thing is a great idea. One of our local phone carriers tried to do a similar thing about 10 years ago, but the technology wasn't quite there so the tablet part was chunky and a pretty poor experience so it never took off. Looks like all the major players are pretty well trying to do the same thing now.
I really like the design of your dashboard 😊 Also, I have a couple of wall mounted tablets dedicated for the rooms that they’re in, and I have my own iPad (and iPhone) that I bring around the house to make changes or control devices, so a combo of both. I also recently began assigning users and user restrictions on all of the devices, mostly so I can keep an eye on battery levels. But what prompted me to do so was the someone in our house was logged into HA on their phone and wouldn’t lock it before putting it into their pocket, ending up spamming one of my smart home APIs and I ended up being locked out of my lights for a few days before figuring out what was happening lol I love the progression though of the smart home comforts of today that were only dreams when we were kids. You get this feeling of magic when it’s working, and that never goes away 😊
@08:47 Yes, I think it is the future for most people. Thanks to the mobile app, I never understood the attraction of wall mounted tablets unless using it as a camera for the front door before opening it. For the same reason I repurposed old tablets in a similar way to you (including mushroom theme). A 2015 Samsung Tab E (flashed with android 7) used as a guest tablet with an account + dashboard that only controls their room's lights, sockets + a guest plex account for music etc Nova Launcher does a pretty good job of locking down the tablet from poking about in the background. My late wife's 2019 Tab A is in my office as a dashboard, music or a small extended computer screen if I need it (spacedesk ftw) The newest one, a Samsung A8 is in the kitchen for video, music and/or Home Assistant while cooking or cleaning. This is the one I'll take with me if I'm away for a few days. Close the case, pack a charger and off we go :) They're all in cases that allow them to free stand like your Fire 10, but they're plugged into smart sockets with automations that make sure they get battery cycled between 25-85%. I'll likely update the guest tablet with a new Fire 8 when Black Friday comes around. The Tab E works ok, but has battery issues below 50%, so I'm not sure I trust it to be blind charged. Sadly it's cheaper to replace than repair.
You should get the wireless charger on a smart plug then create an automation that checks the battery percentage and cycles the battery. Probably better then keeping it at 100% 24/7
With your way of creating dashboard as an extra account does that mean a dashboard upstairs can have completely different set up. Can’t wait to see your setup videos. Thanks!
First of all, I LOVE your outros. I lomf everytime, this one included. Second not a fan of apple tablets but that's more of bias of hating Apple and all they stand for. Much love...
Hi, I was so amazed that I actually bought a fire hd and set up a dashboard with mushroom as you showed. Could explain how you locked the user to the dashboard? My daughter will pick it apart otherwise.
Reid, do you have any lights that are identified by HA as switches? If so, any advice on how to add a slider bar? Currently, I don't see a slider option in the Mushroom entity card.
Hi Reed, At some point didn't you have a video where you used a door/window sensor with a pressure mat under your madras? I have been browsing your videos, and can't seem to find it.
You sure can still use a wall mounted dashboard tablet as an easily accessible, regular old tablet if you mount it on the wall with a magnetic mount and a wireless charger. The magnetic mount has the magnet screwed into the wall and a small metal plate securely glued to the back of the table (or the back of the case if you don't want it glued to the device itself). Then you stick a Qi receiver onto the back of the tablet (plugs into the charging port) with a Qi charging pad on the wall. Want to use the tablet? Just pull it off the wall. No cables, no mess, easy peasy.
Would love to see more videos on Home Assistant thanking about getting into it myself I have it set up, but I just have to figure out how to start configuring and setting everything up
Your bed is about the same as mine, Reed, except I have to get up to see my smart display. I guess some dog houses are better than others :o ... anyhow.. As to your poll, hopefully, my thoughts help people think about their situations and use cases... I like the wall mounts (we handle laziness with automation, and gym membership with having to walk to a kiosk :) because items like Harmony hub or my cell phone version of dashboards allows chair-side controls. While I don't have any newer pads that wirelessly charge, I can slide out one of my Fires from its holder and use as a mobile tablet because I created the holder myself (you can think of this solution being suited for a kitchen, maybe a dock hanging from upper cabinet). My goal was to switch some wall mounts to wireless station (to allow more portability and the height limits users to only those tall enough. Some pads I like 'bolted' so as to not go missing: like when you need to disarm the alarm after coming back from a trip.
@SmartHomeSolver can you just use the home assistant app for creating a dashboard? I prob won’t be able to code enough to create automations or install HA into a raspberry pi. Any advice would be great. Thanks
Thanks for your comments regarding the Amazon fire tablet. I was wondering about this device as being a front end for IOT projects. I write my own browser code so will consider a purchase for a fire tablet this Prime season.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!❤ The only thing is if you could make a video in the future talking about how to set up a guest account to use the Amazon dashboard. I don’t use Home Assistant, but I would love this for my Amazon dashboard, but I don’t want other people to go in and mess with routines or settings. How would I do this work around?
So if you use the built in Amazon/Alexa dashboard in the fire tablet it already is in "guest mode" since you can only turn devices on/off or start routines. Just pin that dashboard page and then no one will be able to go to the Alexa app and modify your Alexa Routines or settings.
I use Fire tab 8+ with the wireless charger in my bedroom to control home assistant and view cameras. I have 4 columns on my main dashboard and the scrrem can be read perfectly. I use the google hub to display HA which sits on my coffee table again the 4 columns are nicely displayed, alerts are flashed up, weather somebody is at the front or telling the washing needs hanging up. I use the custom button card alot because of the flexibility. I am increasingly using mushroom cards with card mod to personalise it. I use the wall panel android app. I have never heard of pinning I wonder if I can use that instead.Great video, thank you.
Great. A noob question. Using HA is great, but do you have to have a hub to tie jnto or js the Fire 10 the hub? Can you have these dasgboards strewn around the house?
What is the Amazon Fire HD tablet like to use? The Fire HD tablets I have used in the past seemed to operate a little sluggish with the touch screen and task. But I do like the idea of it. The Alexa app could do with an update to give it a modern spruce up it desperate needs. Does the matting and rug move much on your wooden floor when you walk on it? I am finding that all this smart home stuff is really starting to get on my nerves a little. There are things I would love to add but in the fore front of my mind is all these devices even on standby are using energy. Here in the UK it isn’t cheap at the moment. I have 4 x Echo Dot 3rd Gens, 1 x Echo Dot 4th Gen, 1 x Echo Dot 4th Gen c/w clock. Echo Show 8, Home Pod Mini, 4 x Philips Hue LED Bulbs, 2 x LedVance LED Candle bulbs, 3 x Yeelight LED Bulbs, 1 x Kasa Camera, 1 x Wyze Camera, 2 x Tapo Smart Plugs, 1 x Meross Smart Plug, 1 x Amazon Smart Plug, Hive heating, and a TP-Link Ramge extender. All these things add up and buying more just doesn’t make financial sense. I am wondering if anyone is feeling the same about Smart Home Tech at the moment or am I over thinking it?
@SmartHomeSolver how do you have the information set up for solar? It appears you may have tesla energy as well for your solar and I am curious what you did to get that data
Only thing I'd be worried about is the battery life of a tablet plugged in 24/7. It will probably be fine but I do feel a bit pained paying extra for a hub tablet that will have a worse battery then a regular tablet
hello, which led spots do you use in the ceiling, are they connected via wifi or by cable? I've been looking for some time which the dimmable and temperature a are adjustable. Thank you and have a nice day Greets from Germany
I'm just barely scratching surface of learning home assistance, but can i just use this with Fire HD Tablet? or do i need a dedicated server at home first, and point the tablet toward that?
Like switching things up and filming on your couch! Sweet video Reed. I think the laziness runs in the family since I would way rather have a dashboard next to my couch as well :)
Hey Reed, off topic but could you do a video on the best outdoor/indoor home security that's compatible with other smart home products -hue, brilliant etc?
Great idea! I am thinking of replacing my show 8 with this. Could you please confirm that if the dashboard is pinned, Alexa video calls are still shown on top and you can take them?
What doorbell are you using as your permanent one? I know you've tested a few but which one is currently showing on that dashboard? The Eufy or the Unifi?
Although I like the idea of having a dashboard on a portable tablet, I personally don’t think it replaces the wall mounted dashboard. I like the fact that they are in a fixed location and can’t be moved and also that it is strictly dedicated to the smart home. A portable tablet that other things can be done on would quickly be just that at my house. I feel like I’m the only one who would care about the dashboard part. 😂
Hi, I just downloaded that dashboard app but it seams it want to look for a server. So how does that work? Surly you don’t have to install a server at your home ??
I am thinking about getting this. Do I need to get a nest hub max to do all of this ? Can i do everything that nest hub max does on a similar tablet like you are using?
UPDATE: I just uploaded a video showing how I customized my dashboard in Home Assistant! ruclips.net/video/333OWiV7MkI/видео.html
And here are some extra links to get you started:
The tablet and dock I'm using: amzn.to/3DFCq5Q
Everything Smart Home channel: ruclips.net/user/EverythingSmartHome
My dashboard comparison video: ruclips.net/video/Gz7ShWaojGc/видео.html
When mushroom allowed sliders or button on the same "row" as the title....wow that made the UI so much cleaner and easier to setup
Mushroom is the best so far imo, unless you are just 100% dead-set wanting to use default Lovelace and do it all by hand.
And Mushroom may have taken a long time to redo your whole dashboard in, but infinitely less time than it would take to setup Lovelace by hand with YAML.
I did not know of the 2023 Google Pixel tablet - glad I watched this video! Hopefully, Google designs the base in such a way that while docked it might have physical connections (magnetic pins) and while undocked, the owner can choose to automatically connect to the same base (which presumably has a speaker) via bluetooth. That would awesome (and a missed opportunity if Google does not include it, IMHO). And although I do love the idea of dashboards on tablets, I have been hesitant in permanently mounting them onto a wall (even though I have the ability to work with drywall, patch it up etc.) mainly because there is so much more flexibility when tablets/dashboards are not fixed permanently. And with wireless charging (or stands with integrated USB chargers) that's one more reason to NOT permanently mount them on the wall. This is the type of solutions we used to prefer incorporating into research studies at our smart lab and would spend more time than we needed to find stands that met these criteria as there weren't as many back then as there are today. Great video again - keep it up! 👍
@@topperdude2007 me either. I almost closed the video early too. haha
I think it looks cool. Ultimately it depends on the use case in most households and family acceptance. I am personally leaning toward more of an (semi) intelligent home so a dashboard as an information center on the wall mostly, rather than a control unit and set-up automations to deal with majority of the lights a.s.o. ,however that may not be always possible so likely one needs both. Keep the videos coming, I used a lot of your automation ideas for my home.
@@netblue an informational board would still be a dumb home. still needing manual interactions would a semi-smart home. an automated system that can adapt without manual interaction is considered a true smart home
Love your videos! I am new to the smart home world and want to use smart bulbs but dont want to have to have switch covers. Is there no switch options out there to help with this?
As a renter, I have 2 Fire 10s and 2 Fire 8s each on wireless chargers. Fully Kiosk Browser is a must. Smart plugs and automations handle charging (on at 30%; off at 90%). Screens turn off when not home. Screens off at night; turn on when motion is detected; back on during the day. Automations also handle brightness. HA's Lovelace dashboards are way better than HA interface but is time consuming to set up.
I definitely like the dashboard on a tablet mounted on a docking station. It's so flexible as opposed to being permanently mounted on the wall. Great video!
I bet that new carpet pad has an added benefit (above & beyond hiding the power cord): extra cushioning makes it super comfortable to walk on!
Yes my kids love it!
@@SmartHomeSolver and it has the added benefit of soaking up the accidental cup of water that gets spilled by the kids. Just keeping it real. 💦 😂
Hey Reed: could you do a “Getting Started with Home Assistant”-type video? I’m comfortable in my smart home now that I’m ready to take it to the next level beyond my Alexa interface. Thanks!
Paul Hibbert has a getting started video about setting up HA on a Pi with an external SSD for HA, because HA can chew trough SD cards with a lot of devices.
ruclips.net/video/LI3lhgOiZ-8/видео.html&ab_channel=PaulHibbert
I could look at doing that. I'm planning on making a few changes to help with some stuff like that soon!
My thoughts exactly. I have so many smart home products and want to take it to next level with a dashboard and have no idea how to do it 🤦🏻♂️ I looked into the app he said and beyond that have no idea how to use a raspberry pi or code or programming or anything.
This would be great!
I would also like to see this video, perhaps ad in where you got started and how you progressed with learning everything.
Wow, this is a great idea. Those Fire HD 10's aren't too bad price wise, plus they have refurbished ones for significantly cheaper. Also, I always enjoy staying until the end of your videos for your classic end scenes.
I too always appreciate the extra effort to make us smile! Good trademark from Smart Home Solver!!
He’s such a happy positive person. I truly expected his wife to walk in, just to be repeatedly met in the temple with the tablet.
This is awesome Reed! I need to redo my entire smarthome.
Thanks Danny!
For anyone that wonders how to pin an app: You have to activate the Pinning at first. Options -> Security -> Pin app.
After that you are able to pin apps.
Thanks
I recently got a galaxy Tab A8 as my smart display. I have it on a Anker tablet stand. I prefer to have it on a stand as I don't like mounting stuff like that on the wall in case it needs to be replaced, either by something smaller or bigger meaning you would potentially have holes left in the walls. Plus being on the stand means it's still usable as a tablet just like your set up
This basically what they have in all the rooms in the Aria Las Vegas-it was really nice to control everything in the room from do not disturb, ordering room service, everything
i love the dashboard, how did you get the lights on sliders? ive searched for it and cant find the one your using!
Wireless charging is clutch and a great use case for this type of setup!
Is there a video on your camera setup that allows me to have a live widget? Or can you please tell me the camera and app combo you're using? Thanks.
Another great use with a setup like this is use the built-in or 3rd party screen saver app to display photos when in standby mode (I use Google Photos). Then the tablet also doubles as a digital photo frame when not in use. I set it to play from a specific library I can add photos to from the cloud and thus my main computer, so it's super easy to rotate in new photos as I like.
Hello sorry for the dummy question - can you give more details on how you configured this. Personnaly I'd like :
- digital photo frame screensaver when in standby mode
- home assistant dashboard when touched or take from the dock.
Detail greatly appreciated - Thanks
@cmtm78 So you'd setup your dashboard on the tablet how you'd want. I'm just using Android widgets on the home screen, so not sure how to do a custom dashboard like he's doing, thats my next project. But once sort that then the photo frame bit is easy. I'm just using the Screensaver feature under Display settings and you could use one of the built-in photo options or a 3rd party app like Google Photos. I'm using Google Photos set to a specific album that way I can just update photos whenever I want from the cloud on my PC. I have it set to play the Screensaver whenever it's plugged in (or thus docked) and after whatever screen timeout you want. Then soon as you unplugg/undock it or touch the screen it stops. This is for Android tablets but I'd imagine similar options for iPad.
Thought the Fire tablet I've got was still the latest. I don't seem to have the option to pin apps, though, so I guess 2021 is newer. My about section in settings says 9th gen.
Product descriptions on Amazon don't say what gen the 2021 release is, though. Also, interestingly, there is a plus version of the 2021 Fire tablet with one comparison chart not showing any difference.
Gotta love the mushroom cards, I spend so much time tweaking my dashboard.
How did you get the mushroom light cards to stay within the same card? I'd like to add multiple mushroom lights in a single card.
A weather radar and forecast breakdown page would be a nice addition. Your main screen buttons take up a lot of real estate.
Thumbs up just for that final scene !
What a great idea using doc next to the couch. I would prefer what you did vs mounted on the wall.
you should do a video on implementing the tesla powerwall + the solar + grid info into home assistant!!
I have been using Mushroom for my phone app for about 3 weeks-ish, and I love it...
I bet the new pixel tablet with the home speaker dock will be perfect for this. 🔥
Hi, fellow tablet-interested people!
I would like to challenge the part you said at 0:47 about tablets on wall mounts not being able to be used as tablets anymore. We took care of that :D
We have recently launched a new and revolutionary (At least we think so) universal tablet wall mount with integrated charging. We invented it because we couldn't find any others out there that took care of the charging part in a good way. We are still in the market research phase, and would love to get some feedback from fellow tablet and smart home enthusiasts out there on whether or not the Padholder 2000 is something people would want or not!
Nice shoutout to your fellow RUclipsr. I agree, he's really helpful.
I have a tablet wall mounted in the hall with full kiosk browser installed. Also one in the kitchen but on a cook book stand.
I love the idea ! Much better than wall mounted .
Dude I tried setting up a dashboard with a 8 it kept locking up.
Saw your video
Amazon Black Friday sale and trade in paid total $132 with dock. 20 minutes to get all the Google stuff on and wow. This thing is light and fast.
Works just like my pixel 5
Thanks for the review
have one on the wall AND one in the convenient location. the one on the wall is the main unit you use when you enter/leave the room.
@6:15 I guess we are all ok with anyone looking at history, logbook, map, calendar, shoppping list etc. we need reals RBAC. This is a wth
Excited for the pixel tablet because it has a dock as well.
The Tablet as a Dashboard thing is a great idea. One of our local phone carriers tried to do a similar thing about 10 years ago, but the technology wasn't quite there so the tablet part was chunky and a pretty poor experience so it never took off.
Looks like all the major players are pretty well trying to do the same thing now.
I really like the design of your dashboard 😊 Also, I have a couple of wall mounted tablets dedicated for the rooms that they’re in, and I have my own iPad (and iPhone) that I bring around the house to make changes or control devices, so a combo of both. I also recently began assigning users and user restrictions on all of the devices, mostly so I can keep an eye on battery levels. But what prompted me to do so was the someone in our house was logged into HA on their phone and wouldn’t lock it before putting it into their pocket, ending up spamming one of my smart home APIs and I ended up being locked out of my lights for a few days before figuring out what was happening lol
I love the progression though of the smart home comforts of today that were only dreams when we were kids. You get this feeling of magic when it’s working, and that never goes away 😊
@08:47 Yes, I think it is the future for most people.
Thanks to the mobile app, I never understood the attraction of wall mounted tablets unless using it as a camera for the front door before opening it.
For the same reason I repurposed old tablets in a similar way to you (including mushroom theme).
A 2015 Samsung Tab E (flashed with android 7) used as a guest tablet with an account + dashboard that only controls their room's lights, sockets + a guest plex account for music etc Nova Launcher does a pretty good job of locking down the tablet from poking about in the background.
My late wife's 2019 Tab A is in my office as a dashboard, music or a small extended computer screen if I need it (spacedesk ftw)
The newest one, a Samsung A8 is in the kitchen for video, music and/or Home Assistant while cooking or cleaning. This is the one I'll take with me if I'm away for a few days. Close the case, pack a charger and off we go :)
They're all in cases that allow them to free stand like your Fire 10, but they're plugged into smart sockets with automations that make sure they get battery cycled between 25-85%.
I'll likely update the guest tablet with a new Fire 8 when Black Friday comes around. The Tab E works ok, but has battery issues below 50%, so I'm not sure I trust it to be blind charged. Sadly it's cheaper to replace than repair.
You should get the wireless charger on a smart plug then create an automation that checks the battery percentage and cycles the battery.
Probably better then keeping it at 100% 24/7
That's what I do. Tablet, charging stand, smart plug, Fully Kiosk Browser (exposes entities), and Node-RED (for automation). Off at 90%; on at 30%.
@@d_sellers1 That's the way!
Good idea!
That’s pretty Awesome is it app and how would I do the ring doorbell always show
That Dashboard was the thing I was looking for Thx Reed!
Can you also control three different tvs next to each other with that dashboard set up?
With your way of creating dashboard as an extra account does that mean a dashboard upstairs can have completely different set up. Can’t wait to see your setup videos. Thanks!
First of all, I LOVE your outros. I lomf everytime, this one included. Second not a fan of apple tablets but that's more of bias of hating Apple and all they stand for. Much love...
Isn’t that dangerous having a power cord running under a rug? Over time the wire can get frayed and pinched walking on it ?
Do you have a tutorial on setting up the fully browser with the pixel tablet?
Hi, I was so amazed that I actually bought a fire hd and set up a dashboard with mushroom as you showed. Could explain how you locked the user to the dashboard? My daughter will pick it apart otherwise.
Reid, do you have any lights that are identified by HA as switches? If so, any advice on how to add a slider bar? Currently, I don't see a slider option in the Mushroom entity card.
Moft has the magnetic wall mount that lets you use it as a tablet still.
Wow I love this. Great work! Well presented.
Hi, what cards are you using for lights to put them like that ? Could you share infos about how to get a dashboard similar to yours ? Thx
Hi Reed,
At some point didn't you have a video where you used a door/window sensor with a pressure mat under your madras?
I have been browsing your videos, and can't seem to find it.
Is the tablet dishwasher safe, i have a few lying around and may need to use those during the holidays.
You sure can still use a wall mounted dashboard tablet as an easily accessible, regular old tablet if you mount it on the wall with a magnetic mount and a wireless charger. The magnetic mount has the magnet screwed into the wall and a small metal plate securely glued to the back of the table (or the back of the case if you don't want it glued to the device itself). Then you stick a Qi receiver onto the back of the tablet (plugs into the charging port) with a Qi charging pad on the wall. Want to use the tablet? Just pull it off the wall. No cables, no mess, easy peasy.
Would be great to see the yaml file for this Reed
Very nice Dashboard, I really like the temperature control. Can you please tell me what card this is?
Silly me .. Found it. It's part of the Theme.
I like it better than a wall mounted. Much more accessible
The fire tabs have developer options to make the tab a little faster.
That's a really neat solution, especially in the wireless charging dock.
Awesome job Reed!
Thanks, I appreciate that!
I like your t-shirt Reed. Link for the t-shirt please 🙏
Does the fire tablet link to a raspberry Pi or PC somewhere in your house?
Thanks for the video. I love Lewis's channel too!
Would love to see more videos on Home Assistant thanking about getting into it myself I have it set up, but I just have to figure out how to start configuring and setting everything up
Looks great Reed. Thank you.
Your bed is about the same as mine, Reed, except I have to get up to see my smart display. I guess some dog houses are better than others :o ... anyhow..
As to your poll, hopefully, my thoughts help people think about their situations and use cases... I like the wall mounts (we handle laziness with automation, and gym membership with having to walk to a kiosk :) because items like Harmony hub or my cell phone version of dashboards allows chair-side controls. While I don't have any newer pads that wirelessly charge, I can slide out one of my Fires from its holder and use as a mobile tablet because I created the holder myself (you can think of this solution being suited for a kitchen, maybe a dock hanging from upper cabinet). My goal was to switch some wall mounts to wireless station (to allow more portability and the height limits users to only those tall enough. Some pads I like 'bolted' so as to not go missing: like when you need to disarm the alarm after coming back from a trip.
@SmartHomeSolver can you just use the home assistant app for creating a dashboard? I prob won’t be able to code enough to create automations or install HA into a raspberry pi. Any advice would be great. Thanks
Thanks for your comments regarding the Amazon fire tablet. I was wondering about this device as being a front end for IOT projects. I write my own browser code so will consider a purchase for a fire tablet this Prime season.
Is there a way to get the live view from a ring doorbell?
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!❤ The only thing is if you could make a video in the future talking about how to set up a guest account to use the Amazon dashboard. I don’t use Home Assistant, but I would love this for my Amazon dashboard, but I don’t want other people to go in and mess with routines or settings. How would I do this work around?
So if you use the built in Amazon/Alexa dashboard in the fire tablet it already is in "guest mode" since you can only turn devices on/off or start routines. Just pin that dashboard page and then no one will be able to go to the Alexa app and modify your Alexa Routines or settings.
Your bride plays along way more than mine does. Not sure if I can pull off a display on end table.
I have the same setup and love it.
Just about to set my own up. Couldn't have timed this better
I use Fire tab 8+ with the wireless charger in my bedroom to control home assistant and view cameras. I have 4 columns on my main dashboard and the scrrem can be read perfectly. I use the google hub to display HA which sits on my coffee table again the 4 columns are nicely displayed, alerts are flashed up, weather somebody is at the front or telling the washing needs hanging up. I use the custom button card alot because of the flexibility. I am increasingly using mushroom cards with card mod to personalise it. I use the wall panel android app. I have never heard of pinning I wonder if I can use that instead.Great video, thank you.
I attempted to pin the HA app, but it's not an option on my tablet. Anyone else?
@@shawnhaywood4199 I tried , only split and info are available when hitting the tab. What a shame.
@@shawnhaywood4199 Same here. Was quite a bit disappointed when it arrived today. :(
@@shawnhaywood4199 Ah, i found out: You have to activate the Pinning at first. Options -> Security -> Pin app
You have a beautiful home
Love your setup, full tutorial?
Hahaha.... I love the plate idea. Hilarious!
Great. A noob question. Using HA is great, but do you have to have a hub to tie jnto or js the Fire 10 the hub? Can you have these dasgboards strewn around the house?
Your dear wife is so tolerant and forgiving 🤣
What is the Amazon Fire HD tablet like to use? The Fire HD tablets I have used in the past seemed to operate a little sluggish with the touch screen and task. But I do like the idea of it. The Alexa app could do with an update to give it a modern spruce up it desperate needs. Does the matting and rug move much on your wooden floor when you walk on it?
I am finding that all this smart home stuff is really starting to get on my nerves a little. There are things I would love to add but in the fore front of my mind is all these devices even on standby are using energy. Here in the UK it isn’t cheap at the moment. I have 4 x Echo Dot 3rd Gens, 1 x Echo Dot 4th Gen, 1 x Echo Dot 4th Gen c/w clock. Echo Show 8, Home Pod Mini, 4 x Philips Hue LED Bulbs, 2 x LedVance LED Candle bulbs, 3 x Yeelight LED Bulbs, 1 x Kasa Camera, 1 x Wyze Camera, 2 x Tapo Smart Plugs, 1 x Meross Smart Plug, 1 x Amazon Smart Plug, Hive heating, and a TP-Link Ramge extender. All these things add up and buying more just doesn’t make financial sense. I am wondering if anyone is feeling the same about Smart Home Tech at the moment or am I over thinking it?
Could I use that dashboard with Google doorbell? Thanks
@SmartHomeSolver how do you have the information set up for solar? It appears you may have tesla energy as well for your solar and I am curious what you did to get that data
To make it even better HA app actually lets you hide the sidebar on a device by device basis so you can make that dashboard fullscreen 👀
Great Videos!!!
Can you please tell which bridge do you use for your Sonoff sensors?
As always, cool video. Is there a way to do the same thing using habitat?
How did you get the time/date to show up on the card like that? I like the design of the dashboard and am using some of them in mine now.
Only thing I'd be worried about is the battery life of a tablet plugged in 24/7.
It will probably be fine but I do feel a bit pained paying extra for a hub tablet that will have a worse battery then a regular tablet
You can use a smart plug to turn on off the charging based on the battery on the tablet. Problem solved 😋
Hey, nice dash. What is that thermostat component please?
hello, which led spots do you use in the ceiling, are they connected via wifi or by cable? I've been looking for some time which the dimmable and temperature a
are adjustable.
Thank you and have a nice day
Greets from Germany
I'm just barely scratching surface of learning home assistance, but can i just use this with Fire HD Tablet? or do i need a dedicated server at home first, and point the tablet toward that?
Like switching things up and filming on your couch! Sweet video Reed. I think the laziness runs in the family since I would way rather have a dashboard next to my couch as well :)
Hey Reed, off topic but could you do a video on the best outdoor/indoor home security that's compatible with other smart home products -hue, brilliant etc?
What is the front door camera you’re using?
but can you adjust the weather outside too?
Great idea! I am thinking of replacing my show 8 with this. Could you please confirm that if the dashboard is pinned, Alexa video calls are still shown on top and you can take them?
Is there any way if a routine is triggered on google assisant, she should ask me if I want to turn on specific device
What doorbell do you use? I currently have a ring but it’s slow to show the live view when I open it.
Reed, seems like I can't find this dock the amazon fire 10' in Canada, is that a US specific?
What doorbell are you using as your permanent one? I know you've tested a few but which one is currently showing on that dashboard? The Eufy or the Unifi?
It looks like he’s using the Unifi one. You can see “G4 Doorbell” when he zooms in on the dashboard.
Although I like the idea of having a dashboard on a portable tablet, I personally don’t think it replaces the wall mounted dashboard. I like the fact that they are in a fixed location and can’t be moved and also that it is strictly dedicated to the smart home. A portable tablet that other things can be done on would quickly be just that at my house. I feel like I’m the only one who would care about the dashboard part. 😂
Hi, I just downloaded that dashboard app but it seams it want to look for a server. So how does that work? Surly you don’t have to install a server at your home ??
Hi quick question, what doorbell camera are you using? I ve been looking for something good but didn't find much
I am thinking about getting this. Do I need to get a nest hub max to do all of this ? Can i do everything that nest hub max does on a similar tablet like you are using?
Are you building your design off vertical stack cards? What clock are you using?