diff --git a/kiosk-integration-suggestions.md b/kiosk-integration-suggestions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..055ca9a --- /dev/null +++ b/kiosk-integration-suggestions.md @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ +# Home Assistant Kiosk Dashboard - Integration Suggestions + +## Already Available in Your Setup +- ✅ Weather: `weather.forecast_home` +- ✅ Sun sensors: sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk +- ✅ Public transport: Roslagsbanan sensors +- ✅ Cameras: Multiple Wyze cameras +- ✅ Motion sensors: Backyard, frontdoor, driveway, roofcam +- ✅ Occupancy sensors: Person/vehicle detection + +## Recommended Integrations to Add + +### 1. RSS Feed Integration (For Fox News) +**Integration:** `rss_feed_template` or `feedparser` via HACS + +**Configuration:** +```yaml +# configuration.yaml +rss_feed_template: + fox_news_breaking: + url: "https://feeds.foxnews.com/foxnews/latest" + scan_interval: 300 # Check every 5 minutes + date_format: "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S" +``` + +**Alternative:** Use the `feedparser` custom component from HACS for more control. + +### 2. News Integration (Multiple Sources) +**Integration:** `news` (built-in) or custom RSS feeds + +**Configuration:** +```yaml +# configuration.yaml +news: + - platform: feedparser + name: Fox News + url: "https://feeds.foxnews.com/foxnews/latest" + - platform: feedparser + name: Local News + url: "YOUR_LOCAL_NEWS_RSS" +``` + +### 3. Calendar Integration +**Integration:** `calendar` (you already have `calendar.llm_vision_timeline`) + +**Add more calendars:** +- Google Calendar +- iCloud Calendar +- Local .ics files + +### 4. Stock Market (Optional) +**Integration:** `alpha_vantage` or `yfinance` via HACS + +### 5. Air Quality +**Integration:** `airnow` or `aqi` if you have sensors + +### 6. Energy Monitoring (if applicable) +**Integration:** `energy` dashboard (built-in) + +### 7. Custom Cards from HACS +Install via HACS: +- `auto-scroll-card` - For automatic scrolling +- `rss-feed-card` - Better RSS display +- `mushroom-cards` - Beautiful card designs +- `mini-graph-card` - For sensor graphs +- `card-mod` - Advanced styling + +## Dashboard Features to Include + +### Weather Section +- Current conditions (large display) +- Hourly forecast +- Daily forecast +- Sun times +- UV index (if available) + +### News Section +- Fox News breaking news feed +- Latest headlines +- Auto-refresh every 5-10 minutes + +### Transportation +- Next public transport departures +- Traffic conditions (if available) + +### Security +- Camera motion status +- Recent motion events +- Occupancy summary + +### System Status +- Network speed +- Home Assistant updates +- System health + +### Time & Date +- Large clock +- Current date +- Weather-based greeting + +## Auto-Scroll Implementation + +For auto-scrolling, you have options: + +1. **CSS Animation** (included in YAML) + - Smooth continuous scroll + - Configurable speed + +2. **Custom Card: `auto-scroll-card`** + - More control + - Pause on hover + - Configurable scroll speed + +3. **JavaScript Injection** (via browser console) + - Most control + - Can pause/resume + +## Next Steps + +1. Install RSS feed integration for Fox News +2. Install `auto-scroll-card` from HACS (if desired) +3. Copy the dashboard YAML to Home Assistant +4. Customize entities to match your preferences +5. Adjust scroll speed and styling