The ecosystem / How it fits together
Integration guides
The connections behind the setup. What each integration does, how to add it, and what to check before relying on it.
These guides cover integrations used in my Home Assistant ecosystem, from community and built-in integrations to my own Bark Alerts project. Each explains its role, my configured setup and its dependencies. The workbench lists the projects I develop.
Start with the connection.
- Messaging
MQTT
A shared message layer for devices, services and the automations that connect them.
Read the guide - Device networks
Z-Wave JS
Local control of Z-Wave devices through a radio adapter and a Z-Wave JS server.
Read the guide - Cameras and events
Frigate
Camera events, monitoring and media brought into Home Assistant from a separate Frigate server.
Read the guide - Device networks
Zigbee Home Automation
Home Assistant's built-in Zigbee connection for compatible lights, sensors and controls.
Read the guide - Lighting
Philips Hue
Hue bridge lights, scenes and supported accessories in the wider Home Assistant setup.
Read the guide - Alarm and responses
Alarmo
Alarm logic inside Home Assistant, connecting selected sensor states, a physical keypad and coordinated responses.
Read the guide - Water and irrigation
Rachio
Cloud-connected irrigation controls coordinated with local relay outputs, equipment monitoring and Home Assistant routines.
Read the guide - Remote controls
Broadlink
Local IR and RF command transmission for remote-controlled equipment, including the output stage of my Bark Alerts integration.
Read the guide - Audio and announcements
Alexa Media Player
Echo announcements and supported media controls driven by Home Assistant inputs, with Amazon cloud dependencies kept explicit.
Read the guide - Detection and responses
Bark Alerts
My integration for turning Frigate audio detections into Broadlink beep requests, with explicit controls and optional audio history. The command's effect must be verified on the collar.
Read the guide
Looking for the rest of the setup? Browse the installed ecosystem or see the HACS downloads and 3D floor-plan stack.