Home Assistant Configuration

Hardware

Yes, I name my servers after rappers...

"biggie"

biggie runs VMWare ESXi 5 and the following two virtual machines:

• pfSense 2.3
• FreeNAS 9

It's primary function is as a router and as a NAS, mostly storing media (TV, movies, music) as well as a backup target for computers.

Specs

• SuperMicro X10SL7-F
  • Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1220 v3 @ 3.10GHz
  • 32GB RAM
  • ESXi runs off a USB key directly connected to the motherboard
  • 2x 120GB SSDs as boot drives for the virtual machines
  • 8 4TB Seagate NAS hard drives

"bigsean"

bigsean runs Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and is the primary home automation system.

Specs

• SuperMicro A1SRi-2758F-O
  • Integrated Intel Atom C2750 "Avoton" Octa-Core
  • 32GB RAM
  • 2x256GB SSD
  • 4x gigabit ethernet
  • Aeotec ZW090 Z-Wave Stick
  • Tripp Lite 1500VA UPS Back Up, AVR, LCD Display, 10 Outlets, 120V 900W, Tel & Coax Protection, USB (SMART1500LCDT)

Misc

• Wireless is provided by a Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point
• Ethernet is all connected via a TP-Link 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Rackmount Switch

Software

• Home Assistant, always running the dev branch, it gets updated a couple times a week.
• Homebridge
• homebridge-homeassistant
• Plex Media Server
• InfluxDB for data collection
• Grafana for graphing
• Mosquitto for MQTT

People

• Robbie
  • MacBook Pro
  • iPhone X

Devices

Devices are broken down by room

Entrance Hallway

• EcoLink Door/Window Sensor (DWZWAVE2-ECO)
• Linear/GoControl/2gig WS15Z-1 Z-Wave Switch - next to front door
• Linear/GoControl/2gig WT00Z-1 Z-Wave 3-Way Accessory Switch - at far end of hallway

Kitchen

• 3 Linear GoControl WS15Z-1 Z-Wave Switch
  • Overhead Lights
  • Counter Lights
  • Under Cabinet Lights

Living Room

• HomeSeer HS-WD100+ Z-Wave Plus Scene-Capable Wall Dimmer - controls lights over dining table
• Aeotec ZW100 Multisensor - mounted high up in corner of room
• Philips Hue Lightstrip (1st Generation) - under counter
• Amazon Echo
• 2 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Light Bulb, A19 - in lights on either side of the couch
• Sony XBR65X850D 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (2016 model)
  • Android TV
  • Notifications for Android TV installed
• Onkyo TX-NR616 7.2- Channel Network A/V Receiver
  • 2 Klipsch RF-42 II Floorstanding Speaker
  • 2 Klipsch RB-41 II Bookshelf Speaker
  • Klipsch Sub-12 12-inch 300W Subwoofer
  • Klipsch RC-42 II Center Channel
• Sonos CONNECT
• Apple TV, 4th Generation, 32GB
• Chromecast (2nd Generation)
• iTach IP2IR (unused)
• PlayStation TV

Guest Bathroom

• Amazon Echo Dot
• UE Roll (1st Generation) - paired with Echo Dot via Bluetooth
• Withings Body Cardio - Heart Health and Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale, Black

Interior Hallway

• Philips Hue Bloom
• Linear/GoControl/2gig WS15Z-1 Z-Wave Switch - next to Living Room Dimmer
• Linear/GoControl/2gig WT00Z-1 Z-Wave 3-Way Accessory Switch - at far end of hallway
• Enerwave ZWN-BPC Z-Wave Motion Sensor
• All hardware listed at the top of this README is on a desk in the interior hallway

Robbie's Room

• EcoLink Door/Window Sensor (DWZWAVE2-ECO)
• Aeotec ZW100 Multisensor - mounted high up in corner of room above desk
• 3 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Light Bulb, A19
  • Floorstanding lamp next to desk
  • Left and right sides of bed, mounted at head level in an IKEA MINUT wall lamp
• Philips Hue Lightstrip (1st Generation) - under desk
• RGB LED Strip with Wifi Controller - On ledge under window to right of bed
• Amazon Echo
• Sonos PLAY:3
• ZEEQ Smart Pillow
• Toshiba 55WX800U 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz Cinema Series 3D LED TV, Black (2010 Model)
• Apple TV, 4th Generation, 32GB
• Roku 3 Streaming Media Player
• Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B - used to control devices via CEC
• 2 VSTARCAM 720p cameras - pointed out the windows for a view of Lake Merritt and construction happening in the surrounding few blocks

Automations

• End of day sunset notification
• Front door is open
• Notify if motion detected in Living Room or Hallway when no one is home
• Notify if Robbie's door is opened when he isn't home
• Notify if there is motion in Robbie's Room when he isn't home
• Robbie arrived home
• Robbie left home
• Send a notification 1 hour before sunset
• Send notifications for guests/misc calls from front desk
• Send notifications for package delivery
• Someone arrived home
• Someone left home
• Turn off all devices when everyone leaves home
• Turn off living room lights when Apple TV is playing
• Turn off Robbie's Room lights when Apple TV, Chromecast or Roku is playing
• Turn on entrance hallway overhead when the door opens
• Turn on hallway lights when there is movement at night
• Turn on living room lights when Apple TV is paused
• Turn on Robbie's Room lights when Apple TV, Chromecast or Roku is paused

TODOs

See issues.