So a month ago I posted here asking about how to fix the flow order in the native energy dashboard.

Now, with me running the latest versions it is finally fixed and shows up properly without the 'meterkast' PoE devices running to the top of the list.

Thank you to the Home Assistant team and everyone who worked on this.

• Core: 2026.7.1
• OS: 18.1

For those wondering, I am measuring everything using:

• WaterP1Meterkit PoE powered P1 energy meter for the whole house, including water usage.
• The Unify Network integration to expose the PoE power usage, then using a integral helper to convert W to Wh.
• A mix of different smart sockets
  • Nous Zigbee 11x
  • Sonoff S60 Zigbee (for its 4000W rating on a small water boiler for tea) 1x
• Shelly PM Mini Gen 3 to build into devices like the water boiler for showering
• Powercalc to guestimate power usage of known devices.

I wanted a few wall-mounted tablets running home-automation dashboards, but every "on-wall" tablet mount I found was **$180 and up**. So I built my own. The mounting hardware comes out to **about $5 per tablet**, the tablet snaps right onto the wall and charges while it's there, and it pulls off cleanly whenever I want to use it in my hand.

It's dead simple: a recessed channel magnet on the wall, two steel plates stuck to the back of the tablet, and a short right-angle USB-C cable for charging off a USB light switch. That's it. They look clean and they just plain work.

## Parts list

1. Tablet — ~$32 (Walmart) onn. 8" Tablet, 2024 model, 32GB, Android 15. I got clean refurbs for $32 each and they're surprisingly fast. https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-8-Tablet-32GB-2024-Model-Indigo/5168235223

2. Wall magnet — ~$17 for a 6-pack (~$3 each) Neodymium channel magnet, **65 lb pull**, 3.25 x 1/2 x 1/4" rectangular pot magnet. Part # MCLN-325TH

I tested 80 lb, 65 lb, 45 lb, and 25 lb pull versions. **The 65 lb is the sweet spot** — not too hard to pull off, and not a violent snap when you put it back. The 80/95 were too aggressive; the 25 was too weak. https://www.magnet4sale.com/65-lb-pull-3-25x1-2x1-4-threaded-hole-neodymium-channel-magnet-rectangular-pot-magnet/

3. Steel plates for the back of the tablet — ~$9 for a 16-pack

SALEX replacement metal plates, 16-pack. Big enough, and I trusted the 3M tape they ship with. I use **2 per tablet**. The 3M is holding fine so far. (I keep liquid nails on standby as a permanent backup in case the tape ever lets go — that would deface the tablet forever, so it's a last resort.)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B6XGTWL/

4. Light switch with USB ports — ~$26

These are real rocker switches — they don't look like it, but they're not those mushy push-button ones. Behind it I dropped in a **Shelly dimmer**, replacing my old X10 dimmer, and it works great with LEDs. - https://www.ebay.com/itm/227229404549

- Legrand / Pass & Seymour TM83USBWCCV4 Decorator: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Legrand-Pass-Seymour-TM83USBWCCV4-DECORATOR-VISION

I didn't do inductive charging on this build. - **Alternative USB switches:**

- https://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/vertical-single-gang-wall-plate-switch-with-2.1a-u

- Tuya smart Wi-Fi touch switch with USB + USB-C: https://www.expert4house.com/en/smart-home/wi-fi-switches/tuya-smart-wifi-white-touch-switch-with-usb-and-type-c-port

5. Short USB-A to USB-C cable

aceyoon 2-pack coiled USB-C cable, 90-degree (right-angle) USB-A to USB-C. The right-angle end keeps it tidy against the wall. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=aceyoon+90+degree+coiled+usb-c

So what does it actually cost? The honest breakdown, because I know someone will ask:

- The **mount itself** — what replaces the $180+ commercial on-wall mount — is just **1 channel magnet (~$3) + 2 steel plates (~$1)**, so roughly **$4–5 per tablet**. That's the headline number.

- The tablet (~$32), the USB light switch (~$26), and the cable are things you'd need anyway for any wall-mounted, always-charging tablet setup. They're not part of the "mount" cost.

So: ~$5 for the actual mounting hardware, vs. $180+ for the off-the-shelf equivalent.

Notes / lessons learned

Magnet strength matters more than anything.** 65 lb pull was the Goldilocks zone for an 8" tablet. Heavier tablets may want a bit more. Two plates per tablet - spreads the hold and keeps it from pivoting. - The 3M tape has held fine, but if you're nervous, plan a permanent adhesive backup.

inductive charging - Done right, the cable disappears entirely and the whole thing feels like magic. That's the supernova version.

https://preview.redd.it/v2pgh50wd89h1.png?width=700&format=png&auto=webp&s=f37aea6e994647e048bf25da914a7878e108473c

inductive charging - Done right, the cable disappears entirely and the whole thing feels like magic. That's the supernova version. Happy to answer questions. Hope this saves someone $175.

TL;DR: I turned a Corsair Xeneon Edge into a dedicated desk dashboard for Home Assistant, Spotify, Google Calendar, Todoist, Plex, etc.

I'm an Art Director by trade, and I built this over a few evenings using Cursor, mostly as a vibe-coding experiment.  It’s now something I can’t live without.

It’s a React + NextJS app that runs in Docker on an Ubuntu server.  The Xeneon Edge is connected to the machine and in the host OS simply runs Chromium in kiosk mode.

What it does… today

The dashboard brings together the things I interact with most throughout the day, plus a few other conveniences that I thought would be nice to have:

• Smart home controls via the Home Assistant API
• Weather, and thermostat via Environment Canada + Ecboee
• Google Calendar, with a meeting countdown overlay with snooze function :)
• Todoist tasks
• UniFi camera feeds
• Spotify remote control
• Plex and other media server notifications

As someone who listens to music all day, the Spotify integration was a must.  I decided to take things further and built an AI-powered enrichment layer with Claude that generates better artist bios, recommends similar artists, and suggests albums based on my listening habits. So far, it's honestly been producing better recommendations than Spotify itself.

To keep everything fast and inexpensive, almost everything is cached in Supabase after the first lookup. Artist metadata, recommendations, and album information are stored and reused, keeping loading times fast while keeping token usage minimal. 

The companion app

I also built a small companion app that sits in my mac’s Menu Bar and provides basic integration between the dashboard and the mac.  Currently it allows me to:

• Join Zoom or Teams meetings directly from upcoming Google Calendar events displayed on the dashboard
• Toggle my mic and camera, open the chat, initiate sharing my screen etc.
• Automatically switch to a Figma Launch Pad with shortcuts for my favourite plugins whenever Figma is active
• Drive context-aware pages based on what I'm doing on my Mac (still a work in progress)

The hardware

Months ago, I made a walnut desk shelf and put some standard t-track on the underside in a few places.  Once I realized the Xeneon had ¼-20 threads on the back, I designed and printed a bracket that allows it to float below my main display.  I love it when things work out… The Xeneon sits at the perfect spot, so its easy to reach and low enough that it's not a distraction while working.  Keeps the desk clear so I can slide stuff under it too.

I thought I’d share in hopes it provides inspiration to anyone wanting to accomplish something similar.  The barrier to entry was fairly low. 

Anyhow, happy to answer any questions or hear ideas for features you'd add.

Reposting my integration, Chore Calendar, for recurring chores: it manages them as both calendar events AND a to-do list. Updated to include full parity with HA's local calendar integration, and create/edit/delete for chores straight from the dashboard card.

It supports scheduled/interval/one-shot chore types, task states (pending, due, overdue, completed with grace periods), skipping an occurrence without breaking the streak, and linking HA Tags to chore completion.

Repo (HACS, full docs): https://github.com/tcarney/ha-chore-calendar

I've been running it with my family for a few months now. Looking for testers, especially on scheduling edge cases.

Hey folks, shared a comment about my little Toronto, Canada based automated greenhouse in another thread, and got some interest to see more, so thought I’d create a dedicated post for it.

I recently visited the Hortus Botanicus in Delft, The Netherlands and was inspired by their automated greenhouses. No where near the level of sophistication they have, but overall super happy with how it has turned out so far!

Here are all the various components:

* temp/humidity sensor
* intake and exhaust fans powered through a smart outdoor plug that turn on automatically when it reaches a certain temp.
* solar panel that charges a large 12V battery
* pump that pulls water from a rain barrel, which collects water off the greenhouse/shed roof (powered by the battery, using a Shelly 1 for wifi control)
* solenoid valves controlling the pump outflow to two different pipes (powered by the battery, using a Shelly 1 for wifi control)
* one pipe goes to dripline irrigation system hooked up throughout
* the other goes to a series of misting nozzles near the roof to control humidity and temp (through evaporative cooling)
* roof vent that automatically opens and closes by temp (using a wax cylinder, totally mechanical)

It is all hooked up to Home Assistant, and I have multiple automations that control the fans, watering, misting, etc all based off temp, humidity, and forecast (waters longer if it is going to be a hot sunny day, for example).

Next up I want to get some soil moisture sensors to feed into the watering algorithm, but haven’t gotten that hooked up yet. Also want to figure out a solution for my shade cloth - right now I have a 50% shade cloth on all the time because it gets too hot, but would love an automated awning or something like that with the shade cloth so I can retract it automatically on overcast days.

Happy to go into more detail on any parts if anyone is interested!

Hi all,

I'd like to share a project I've been working on: AmazHA, a native companion app that lets you control Home Assistant from an Amazfit watch.

The goal was a watch app that feels like part of Home Assistant rather than a bolt-on: your home is organised by area, and each entity gets a proper control screen.

What it does today

- Control screens for lights, switches, climate, covers, vacuums, locks, media players, fans and alarm panels

- Run scenes, scripts and buttons

- Camera snapshots on the watch

- A user-defined Favorites area

- Local + remote URLs with automatic LAN-first failover

- Optionally push watch health/activity data into HA as sensors (heart rate, SpO2, steps, calories, sleep, stress, etc.) to use in automations

- Translated in 12 languages

Design notes

I leaned on the action-centric, per-entity icon+colour style so it's quick to read and operate on a small screen, and I put effort into launch speed and smooth scrolling.

Devices

Wide Zepp OS coverage, square and round: GTS 4, GTR 4, T-Rex 3 / 3 Pro / Ultra / Ultra 2, Balance / 2 / 3 / Ultra, Cheetah (Round/Square/Pro/2 Pro/2 Ultra), Active / 2 / 3 Premium / Max, Falcon, Bip 6, Bip Max.

Availability

Free live demo on sample data; the real HA connection is a one-time unlock (no subscription). Available on the Zepp App Store ("AmazHA").

I'd really value feedback from this community — especially on which entity types or workflows you'd prioritise next. Thanks!

I use IKEA BILRESA for my smarthome (homeassistant). For me the wheel was to slippery to spin. I created a small model which I glued on top of the wheel with a single mini drop of super glue to help me increase friction while spinning it.

Maybe it helps some of you.

I published it on Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/de/models/3000622-ikea-bilresa-wheel-grip-plate#profileId-3368857

Hello everyone! 🏠

I wanted to share with you a project that another developer and I have been hard at work on for two years now. It all started from a personal need: I wanted to combine the power of Home Assistant with the look of the Google Home app (following the Material Expressive 3 guidelines).

Thus was born Material Home Assistant, a suite of tabs and pop-ups designed to create a coherent, elegant, and above all 100% responsive dashboard (that looks great on a phone, a wall-mounted tablet, or a PC).

📚 Useful Links and Documentation

If you'd like to take a look at the code or try it out (you can also find all the previews in light/dark mode on the website), here are our links:

• 🌐 Official Website and Documentation: materialhomeassistant.com
• 💻 GitHub Repository (Free Component): github.com/giovannilamarmora/lovelace-material-components
• 💻 Integration Repository: github.com/Material-Home-Assistant/material-home-assistant-integration

As I was saying, we're just two guys who are pursuing this project out of pure passion. If you'd like to try it (you can find the free version by searching for "Material Home Component" on HACS), let us know what you think. Any constructive feedback is precious to us.

Hey everyone! Wanted to share my wall-mounted smart home panel, built into a wood slat wall in the livingroom/kitchen area.

Hardware:

• RK3576 Android tablet, wall-mounted
• POE powered
• Proximity sensor
• Running Fully Kiosk Browser in kiosk mode
• Ambient LED backlighting behind the panel for a nice glow effect against the wood

Configuration:

• Home Assistant, dashboard built with the Sections view
• Use of card-mod for custom styling (rounded corners, custom fonts/spacing, everything themed to match)
• WebRTC camera integration (RTSP → WebRTC) for smooth, low-latency doorbell/hallway camera feeds without taxing the tablet's CPU
• A small overlay button on the camera feed lets me switch between two camera views (front door / hallway) without needing a separate row of buttons
• Weather forecast card with rounded temperatures and custom sizing to fit a tight space
• Proximity-based screensaver/brightness automations so the panel dims and wakes automatically as I walk by

Dashboard shows at a glance:

• Time/date + greeting
• Living room & kitchen light control (brightness sliders)
• Curtains control
• Live camera feed with quick switching between 2 cameras
• Thermostat
• Weather forecast (4-day)
• Ventilation status
• Robot vacuum status
• TV + audio/volume control
• Power consumption, humidity, and other quick-glance sensors as badges

It's been a fun ongoing project, always tweaking something.

I bought this sensor, connect it through zigbee2MQTT and now i have it in HS but i wat thinking that i will be able to have like places and more but now? I only vave presence and dimm

Is there a way to make it more specific?

I built an alternative to a normal dashboard with Claude. My goal was to be independent from DAKboard and have something less complicated than MagicMirror because you need a Raspberry Pi for every monitor.
My setup in the kitchen and dining area is a Samsung Smart Monitor M5 27“ with a built in browser. In the living room I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with Fully Kiosk and a printed frame. Both open a separate URL which is the view. The rest runs on my Proxmox in a Docker container.
WebSocket connection to Home Assistant with notifications and a camera popup when the doorbell rings. Otherwise it just shows a nice Immich slideshow with family photos. Transparents is completely vibe coded. Without Claude this would not have been possible :)

Repo: https://github.com/jeremiaa/magic-frame

J'ai une difficulté pour installer le média player alexa sur mon home assistant... Sur la dernière étape de connexion il m'envoie systématiquement pour création de nouveau compte alors que je viens de réaliser une tentative de connexion avec mon compte j'ai essayé plusieurs fois rien ne marche pour moi...

Avez vous une idée d'où vient cz blocage ?

Je vous remercie,