Is it possible to recognize the laptop webcam is on and do an automation? | Home Assistant | Page 1

timid estuary Feb 7, 2025, 10:44 AM

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Is it possible

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Is it possible to recognize the laptop webcam is on and do an automation?

versed condor Feb 7, 2025, 10:48 AM

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if its windows look at hass agent
if its linux look at lnxlink

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both can expose various sensors to HA via MQTT

timid estuary Feb 7, 2025, 11:39 AM

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Woah, thanks

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I was looking for this app

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An app that could automate my pc

versed condor Feb 7, 2025, 11:44 AM

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no worries, sometimes we all just need a nudge in the right direction. good luck with your automations 🙂

timid estuary Feb 7, 2025, 12:27 PM

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Thanks

timid estuary Feb 7, 2025, 12:47 PM

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Is it also possible to automate my phone using ha? It's a pixel 7aa

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It's not connecting to MQTT, what should I do? And is it better to use MQTT or local control?

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I mean local API

timid estuary Feb 7, 2025, 3:23 PM

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I don't know why, but MQTT isn't really connecting, I am only getting ha lan

lament sentinel Feb 7, 2025, 4:27 PM

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The official Android app can do some things, Tasker can do a lot more

#Is it possible to recognize the laptop webcam is on and do an automation?