Home Assistant - Automation and Accessibility

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Opening & Closing the Space - Automation and Accessibility in Home Assistant discussion thread.

#231 thread of network layout at capp street relates if we choose to use wifi for some automations.

• please create and link an issue to organize our electrical issues on this repo.

As discussed previously, the goal is to simplify and localize control over the space to make it as accessible and open as possible for everyone. Note, this issue does not cover an overview of our electrical needs. Related issues:

Opening and Closing

• document and photograph all existing light switches, outlets, and bulbs for opening and closing each room
• Group walkthrough to mark (with tape) and write down desired locations of electrical outlets #211
• Make electrical map of entire building #60
• Make sure electrical utility account knowledge is shared #67
• document all items drawing power, such as fans on extension cords.

Possible automations

• Front door ADA buttons #175
• Add ADA door opening button to downstairs bathroom door #189
• Space-wide intercoms #184
• Add ADA door opener to the inner front door #178
• Emergency lighting #247
• Better doorbell #246
• Non-recording exterior CCTV #238
• Need control over all our electrical circuits #230
• Air monitoring and sensing project! #216
• Big list of improvements to door entry system #222
• Figure out how to turn off the outdoor motion sensor lights #203
• Get the telepresence robot from av (on slack) 22nd and van ness, needs car + extra person to lift #193
• Make a good sign explaining the roll up door  #195
• Smart Switches #144
• Simplify Light switches #136
• Wire lights up to single circuits so they are on or off and controllable remotely #116
• Emergency lighting #100
• Mark clear path to lightswitches #33
• Skylight openers in the electronics room #5