Python home assistant examples
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 actionawait asyncio.sleep(1)
return True
async def unlock(self):
Simulate the unlocking actionawait 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 temperatureawait 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 photoawait 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 theconfig
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:
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.