Python home assistant examples

Rachel 179 Published: 10/05/2024

Python home assistant examples

I'll provide you with some Python examples for Home Assistant (HA).

1. Basic Example: A Simple Light Switch

Create a new YAML file, e.g., light.yaml, and add the following:

switch:

platform: python

module: my_light_switch

Then, create a new Python file, e.g., my_light_switch.py, with this code:

import asyncio

async def turn_on():

return True

async def turn_off():

return False

def setup(hass, config):

hass.services.register('light', 'turn_on', turn_on)

hass.services.register('light', 'turn_off', turn_off)

class MyLightSwitch:

def init(self):

pass

def turn_on(self):

asyncio.run(turn_on())

def turn_off(self):

asyncio.run(turn_off())

2. Example: A Smart Lock with a Fingerprint Reader

Create a new YAML file, e.g., lock.yaml, and add the following:

lock:

platform: python

module: my_lock

Then, create a new Python file, e.g., my_lock.py, with this code:

import asyncio

class MyLock:

def init(self):

pass

async def lock(self):

Simulate the locking action

await asyncio.sleep(1)

return True

async def unlock(self):

Simulate the unlocking action

await asyncio.sleep(1)

return True

def setup(hass, config):

hass.services.register('lock', 'lock', MyLock().lock)

hass.services.register('lock', 'unlock', MyLock().unlock)

3. Example: A Thermostat with a Temperature Sensor

Create a new YAML file, e.g., thermostat.yaml, and add the following:

thermostat:

platform: python

module: my_thermostat

Then, create a new Python file, e.g., my_thermostat.py, with this code:

import asyncio

class MyThermostat:

def init(self):

pass

async def set_temperature(self, temperature):

Simulate the setting of the thermostat temperature

await asyncio.sleep(1)

return True

def setup(hass, config):

hass.services.register('thermostat', 'set_temperature', MyThermostat().set_temperature)

4. Example: A Security Camera with Motion Detection

Create a new YAML file, e.g., camera.yaml, and add the following:

camera:

platform: python

module: my_camera

Then, create a new Python file, e.g., my_camera.py, with this code:

import asyncio

class MyCamera:

def init(self):

pass

async def capture_photo(self):

Simulate the taking of a photo

await asyncio.sleep(1)

return True

def setup(hass, config):

hass.services.register('camera', 'capture_photo', MyCamera().capture_photo)

In these examples, you would replace the simulated actions with real code for interacting with your home automation devices.

How to install Python library in Home Assistant?

I'm happy to help you with that! Installing a Python library in Home Assistant can be done through several methods, and I'll outline them below.

Method 1: Using the Home Assistant Store

Home Assistant has a built-in store where you can find and install popular Python libraries for automation. Here's how:

Log in to your Home Assistant instance. Go to the "Store" tab in the sidebar.

Search for the library you want to install (e.g., "pyscript"). Click on the library, then click "Install". If prompted, confirm that you want to install the library.

The library will be installed and added to your Home Assistant configuration.

Method 2: Using pip

You can also install Python libraries using the pip package manager directly from Home Assistant's configuration directory. Here's how:

Open a terminal or command prompt on your system. Navigate to the config directory of your Home Assistant instance (e.g., cd /home/homeassistant/.homeassistant/config/). Run the following command: pip install <library_name> (replace <library_name> with the name of the library you want to install, e.g., pyscript).

For example:

pip install pyscript

If prompted, confirm that you want to install the library. Once installed, restart Home Assistant for the changes to take effect.

Method 3: Using a requirements file

If you're using a Python script or integration in Home Assistant, you can specify dependencies in a requirements.txt file. This file is used by Home Assistant to install required libraries when setting up your instance. Here's how:

Create a new file named requirements.txt in the root directory of your Home Assistant project (e.g., cd /home/homeassistant/my_ha_project/ && touch requirements.txt). Add the name of the library you want to install, one per line, e.g.:
pyscript

Commit the changes and push them to your remote repository (if you're using a version control system like Git). When setting up or updating your Home Assistant instance, the requirements.txt file will be used to install the specified libraries.

Remember to always check the library's documentation for specific installation instructions and any potential dependencies or requirements.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.