Apocrathia's Home Assistant Configuration Files

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Documentation

• Package Structure - Organization and structure of Home Assistant packages
• Special Projects - Documentation for mycology, aquaponics, and other special integrations
• Contributing Guidelines - How to contribute to this project
• License Information - Project license details

Architecture

The Home Assistant setup consists of several integrated components:

Core System

• Main Home Assistant instance runs on Proxmox virtualization
• Backed by Synology NAS for storage and data persistence
• Uses MariaDB for the database backend

Device Integration

• Raspberry Pi nodes for distributed radio connectivity:
  • Z-Wave network management
  • Zigbee device control (via Zigbee2MQTT)
  • LoRa connectivity for long-range sensors

Smart Home Integration

• HomeKit integration for Apple device compatibility
• Support for various smart speakers and mobile devices
• Integration with security systems (Envisalink)

System Management

• Weekly maintenance routines for system health
• Automated certificate renewal via Let's Encrypt
• Comprehensive backup strategy
• GitHub Actions for configuration testing

General Information

This configuration controls several key features in my smart home:

• Alarm Clock using bedroom lights and TV
• Automated lighting based on sun events
• Security system integration and automation
• Motion-activated security lighting
• Special project monitoring (mycology, aquaponics)
• Automated blind control

Note: Private information is stored in secrets.yaml (not uploaded)