I do not see Companion App in my settings | Home Assistant | Page 1

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:16 PM

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Hello! Just got my HA Green today and I'm am folllowing some guide that leads me to the "Companion App" in the settings. I don't see it at all.

Does anyone know why?

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:17 PM

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Which device are you accessing from?

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:17 PM

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PC Win11

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:18 PM

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rich jackal Which device are you accessing from?

Tried multiple browser but I still don't see it

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:18 PM

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There is no companion app settings unless you are using a companion app 🙂

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Companions app are Android/iOS/macOS Apps

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:18 PM

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AHHH so I have to access it via my phone?

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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Yup

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What do you want to achieve?

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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Am I right to say that I access my HA the same way I do as my PC?

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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On your phone you can download the app

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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rich jackal What do you want to achieve?

I'm trying to link my phone's alarm to my LED strips. So It'll turn on whenever my alarm rings

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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Which phone do you have?

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:19 PM

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S24 Ultra :)!

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:21 PM

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@subtle salmon may be able to help you, I’m an iOS dev unfortunately, but it should be just, download the app then the sensors will show up in home assistant itself, then you create your automation

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:21 PM

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rich jackal <@341689842465505280> may be able to help you, I’m an iOS dev unfortunately, but...

All good, I'll try it on my own first!

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If you don't mind, I do have some automation questions I'm trying to wrap my head around.

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Is it ok if I ask you here?

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I got it working but I feel like.. There has to be a easier way to do it 😅

rich jackal Nov 28, 2024, 2:22 PM

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Better to use #1284980040940912641 for this kind of topic

glossy girder Nov 28, 2024, 2:22 PM

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rich jackal Better to use <#1284980040940912641> for this kind of topic

Noted, I will!

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Thanks Bruno

keen geyser Nov 29, 2024, 10:32 PM

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Would it be possible to have a sticky post for this channel, explaining what a companion app is? I had been wondering myself. Suggestion:
"A companion app is an application that runs as a standalone app on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android."

rich jackal Dec 2, 2024, 12:56 PM

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We don't have a native windows app though, but good idea, @warm jacinth can we have this information highligted somewhere here?

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 3:58 PM

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rich jackal Companions app are Android/iOS/macOS Apps

Hi everyone, I'm having fun configuring my carplay with some quick accesses that allow me to activate/deactivate my iAlarm anti-theft device. I would like to be able to view the status of the alarm in the car at any time. I can't do it, can you help me? Thank you

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:00 PM

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If you add the entity to quick access, what happens?

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:02 PM

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I can't find my integration in the list, I only find my scripts

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:03 PM

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You need to use the tab "Entities" then look for your entity name

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:05 PM

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sono entrato nella scheda delle entità, ma non riesco a vedere le entità riguardanti iAlarm

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I entered the entities tab, but I can't see the entities relating to iAlarm

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:06 PM

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Then it's not compatible with CarPlay yet. can you send me a screenshot on how it looks in home assistant? show me the entity you want to display and it's entity ID

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:08 PM

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:09 PM

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tap "1 dispositivo"

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I need to see the entities

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:10 PM

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:11 PM

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tap "iAlarm" under "Controlli"

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:11 PM

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:12 PM

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CarPlay does not support alarm_control_panel domains yet

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:12 PM

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:13 PM

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If you want to control it, you can create scripts for that, if you want to see it's value you will need to create a helper sensor.
Fow now CarPlay can't display alarm_control_panel

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:14 PM

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how do I go about creating a helper sensor

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:17 PM

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Settings >> Devices and services >> Helpers >> Create helper >> template

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:21 PM

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thanks, I'll try now

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I've never tried this feature, can you give me directions? Once I have written test helper where can I find it in carplay?

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 4:42 PM

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is your helper done and displaying the correct information?

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(in home assistant)

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 4:43 PM

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no 😫

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 5:01 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqhQz0w4ff4

YouTube

Smart Home Junkie

How to Create a Template Sensor #homeassistant #tipsandtricks

If you want to create a template, go to settings, devices and services.Select the Helpers Tab. Click Create Helper. Select the Template Helper.
Select Template a sensor for example.Give your template sensor a name. In my case it's NetPower.Enter your template code in the State Template field. Select a Unit of Measurement. In my case it's Watt.Se...

▶ Play video

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 5:56 PM

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I managed to create a template sensor and I also found it among the entities, but I can't find it in carplay

rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 6:17 PM

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Show me the entity please

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 6:20 PM

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rich jackal Dec 23, 2024, 6:23 PM

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Again. This is an entity with alarm control domain, it won’t work with home assistant.

You need something like sensor.mioallarme

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Change the type of your sensor

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I’ll be away from home right now, so if I delay to respond that’s why.

drowsy plume Dec 23, 2024, 7:08 PM

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ok, thanks

drowsy plume Dec 24, 2024, 9:47 AM

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In carplay, I finally find a badge with status indication. Thank you for your precious help. I think I'll have to bother you again. For now, Merry Christmas

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