systems

Systems Automations

This directory contains automations related to core system functionality, notifications, and alerts.

Automations

alert_to_persistent.yaml

Converts alert entities to persistent notifications.

Purpose:

• Creates persistent UI notifications when alert entities are triggered
• Ensures important alerts remain visible until addressed

Key Features:

• Triggers on alert entity state changes
• Maintains alert visibility in the UI
• Prevents critical alerts from being missed

auto_close_alerts.yaml

Automatically manages and closes low-priority alerts.

Purpose:

• Reduces notification noise by auto-closing non-critical alerts
• Prevents alert buildup in the system

Key Features:

• Identifies low-priority alerts
• Implements automated cleanup
• Helps prevent alert fatigue

ha_log_event_trigger.yaml

Monitors Home Assistant logs for important events.

Purpose:

• Detects and notifies about system warnings and errors
• Helps maintain system health through early detection

Key Features:

• Monitors warning and error level log events
• Triggers notifications for system issues
• Enables proactive system maintenance

unmute_people.yaml

Manages temporary notification muting for household members.

Purpose:

• Provides temporary muting of notifications
• Automatically restores notifications after one hour

Key Features:

• One-hour automatic unmute timer
• Prevents indefinite notification muting
• Maintains household communication flow

Configuration

Each automation in this directory can be configured through its respective YAML file. Key configuration points:

1. Alert thresholds and priorities
2. Notification delivery methods
3. Timing parameters
4. User-specific settings

Dependencies

These automations may depend on:

• Alert entities being properly configured
• Notification services being set up
• Proper user presence detection