Dashboard Design
A Star Trek-inspired Home Assistant interface with clear room navigation and useful controls.
Smart Home & Home Assistant
Building a practical smart home that is actually useful.
This project documents my smart home journey: Home Assistant dashboards, automations, Wyze devices, Mysa thermostat ideas, energy monitoring, cameras, tablets and family-friendly controls.
Goal
Simple control, real automation and less friction.
The goal is not to create a complicated dashboard that only a technical person understands. The goal is to build a smart home experience that is practical, fast, family-friendly and useful every day — lights, climate, cameras, energy and automations in one organized place.
Current focus
What this project covers
Lights & Smart Plugs
Simple device control, room-based organization and automation ideas using practical smart devices.
Climate Control
Thermostat ideas, electric baseboard heating control, Mysa integration and comfort automation.
Energy Monitoring
Tracking power use, understanding circuits and planning smarter energy decisions.
Cameras & Security
Camera views, household visibility and future dashboard integration.
Tablets & Control Panels
Using tablets, older iPads and dedicated screens as control panels for the home.
Documentation plan
What will be added over time
Home Assistant setupInstallation notes, dashboard structure, themes, cards and integrations.
Device listSmart plugs, thermostats, cameras, sensors, hubs and compatibility notes.
Automation examplesUseful automations for comfort, energy, lights, safety and daily routines.
Real-world lessonsWhat works, what is too complicated and how to make smart home useful for the whole family.
Coming next
This project will grow with photos, diagrams and videos.
The next versions will include specific devices, wiring notes, dashboard screenshots, costs and related content.