Published: Oct 18, 2024—7 min read

Transform your Tablet into the Ultimate Smart Home Hub for Home Assistant

Written by: Fixt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tablet SelectionGoogle Photos IntegrationInstall IntegrationConfigure Google Photos IntegrationUse it in your dashboardBrowser Mod IntegrationStream Assist IntegrationFully Kiosk BrowserIP Camera AppAndroid IP Camera IntegrationUse IP Camera in Stream AssistFully Kiosk ConfigurationFully Kiosk IntegrationFinish Stream Assist ConfigurationMedia FilesAutomations

If you like my work, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi! ☕🎉

Related

Google Photos Integration in Home Assistant
Local Voice Assistant - Using your Cameras & Speakers in HA
Ultimate Smart Home Hub

Tablet Selection
#

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Specifications
Screen Size10.4"
Resolution2000 x 1200
RAM4GB

Using the affiliate links above helps support the channel and all the content I create 🎉🙌

Google Photos Integration
#

By Daanoz

To be deprecated on March 31, 2025.

Install Integration
#

Open your Home Assistant instance and open a repository inside the Home Assistant Community Store.

Configure Google Photos Integration
#

Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Use it in your dashboard
#

Picture Entity Example

show_state: true
show_name: false
camera_view: auto
type: picture-entity
entity: sensor.google_photos_favorites_creation_timestamp
camera_image: camera.google_photos_favorites_media
tap_action:
  action: call-service
  service: google_photos.next_media
  data:
    mode: Random
  target:
    entity_id: camera.google_photos_favorites_media

Browser Mod Integration
#

By thomasloven

Install Integration

Open your Home Assistant instance and open a repository inside the Home Assistant Community Store.

Configuration

Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Stream Assist Integration
#

By AlexxIT

Open your Home Assistant instance and open a repository inside the Home Assistant Community Store.

Fully Kiosk Browser
#


IP Camera App
#


Android IP Camera Integration
#

Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Use IP Camera in Stream Assist
#

Stream URL

rtsp://YOUR_IP:8080/h264_pcm.sdp
Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Fully Kiosk Configuration
#

Web Content Settings:

  • Autoplay Videos: On

Web Zoom and Scaling:

  • Use Wide Viewport: Off
  • Initial Scale: 150% (or as needed)
  • View in Desktop Mode: On

Advance Web Settings:

  • Enable JavaScript Interface (PLUS): On

Device Management:

  • Launch on Boot: On

Power Settings:

  • Prevent from Sleep while Screen Off: On

Remote Administration (PLUS):

  • Enable Remote Administration: On
  • Remote Admin Password: Your Password
  • Enable Camshot on remote Admin: Off

Other Settings:

  • Consider device in use while Audio is Playing: On

Fully Kiosk Integration
#

Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Finish Stream Assist Configuration
#

Open your Home Assistant and show de integration menu

Media Files
#

Automations
#

Tinkerers Content
AUTOMATION
Member Banner

Join at Tinkerer or Automation Hero tier to unlock Exclusive Content!

BENEFITS BY TIER
  • Starters 🌟:
    • Ad-Free: You'll get a completly Add-free experience on our website.
    • Early Tutorial Access: Get early access to our content on our website.
    • Smart Tutorial Video Player: Easily find the exact code, link, or button you need for each part of the tutorial.
    • Discord Access: Connect with other members and receive real-time updates.
    • Member Shoutout: Stick around until the end for a shoutout to our members.
  • Tinkerers 🤖:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Free Access to Selected Blueprints and Projects in Our Website Library.
    • Tinkerers Content: You’ll have the ability to access Scripts, Automations, Templates and more, directly from our website.
    • Unlock Latest Shop Content for FREE: Look for the TinkererFree badge on the title
      Once unlocked, it will remain free for you to access on our website library (including future UPDATES!)
    • Behind-the-scenes videos of the projects, I'm working on, that not always end up on a tutorial.
  • Automation Heroes 🦸‍♂️:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Participate in Monthly Live Q&As where I will be able to answer your questions and even help you with some specific problem on your Home Assistant Setup
    • Suggest Tutorials for Our Patreon Members to Vote On, to Be Produced Within the Next 2 Months
  • Your support is invaluable in allowing us to continue creating the tutorials you like 😁🏠🎉
  • Click on the Patreon button below to become a member, and then log in with your Patreon Account on our website.
Tinkerers Content
AUTOMATION
Member Banner

Join at Tinkerer or Automation Hero tier to unlock Exclusive Content!

BENEFITS BY TIER
  • Starters 🌟:
    • Ad-Free: You'll get a completly Add-free experience on our website.
    • Early Tutorial Access: Get early access to our content on our website.
    • Smart Tutorial Video Player: Easily find the exact code, link, or button you need for each part of the tutorial.
    • Discord Access: Connect with other members and receive real-time updates.
    • Member Shoutout: Stick around until the end for a shoutout to our members.
  • Tinkerers 🤖:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Free Access to Selected Blueprints and Projects in Our Website Library.
    • Tinkerers Content: You’ll have the ability to access Scripts, Automations, Templates and more, directly from our website.
    • Unlock Latest Shop Content for FREE: Look for the TinkererFree badge on the title
      Once unlocked, it will remain free for you to access on our website library (including future UPDATES!)
    • Behind-the-scenes videos of the projects, I'm working on, that not always end up on a tutorial.
  • Automation Heroes 🦸‍♂️:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Participate in Monthly Live Q&As where I will be able to answer your questions and even help you with some specific problem on your Home Assistant Setup
    • Suggest Tutorials for Our Patreon Members to Vote On, to Be Produced Within the Next 2 Months
  • Your support is invaluable in allowing us to continue creating the tutorials you like 😁🏠🎉
  • Click on the Patreon button below to become a member, and then log in with your Patreon Account on our website.
Tinkerers Content
AUTOMATION
Member Banner

Join at Tinkerer or Automation Hero tier to unlock Exclusive Content!

BENEFITS BY TIER
  • Starters 🌟:
    • Ad-Free: You'll get a completly Add-free experience on our website.
    • Early Tutorial Access: Get early access to our content on our website.
    • Smart Tutorial Video Player: Easily find the exact code, link, or button you need for each part of the tutorial.
    • Discord Access: Connect with other members and receive real-time updates.
    • Member Shoutout: Stick around until the end for a shoutout to our members.
  • Tinkerers 🤖:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Free Access to Selected Blueprints and Projects in Our Website Library.
    • Tinkerers Content: You’ll have the ability to access Scripts, Automations, Templates and more, directly from our website.
    • Unlock Latest Shop Content for FREE: Look for the TinkererFree badge on the title
      Once unlocked, it will remain free for you to access on our website library (including future UPDATES!)
    • Behind-the-scenes videos of the projects, I'm working on, that not always end up on a tutorial.
  • Automation Heroes 🦸‍♂️:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Participate in Monthly Live Q&As where I will be able to answer your questions and even help you with some specific problem on your Home Assistant Setup
    • Suggest Tutorials for Our Patreon Members to Vote On, to Be Produced Within the Next 2 Months
  • Your support is invaluable in allowing us to continue creating the tutorials you like 😁🏠🎉
  • Click on the Patreon button below to become a member, and then log in with your Patreon Account on our website.
Tinkerers Content
AUTOMATION
Member Banner

Join at Tinkerer or Automation Hero tier to unlock Exclusive Content!

BENEFITS BY TIER
  • Starters 🌟:
    • Ad-Free: You'll get a completly Add-free experience on our website.
    • Early Tutorial Access: Get early access to our content on our website.
    • Smart Tutorial Video Player: Easily find the exact code, link, or button you need for each part of the tutorial.
    • Discord Access: Connect with other members and receive real-time updates.
    • Member Shoutout: Stick around until the end for a shoutout to our members.
  • Tinkerers 🤖:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Free Access to Selected Blueprints and Projects in Our Website Library.
    • Tinkerers Content: You’ll have the ability to access Scripts, Automations, Templates and more, directly from our website.
    • Unlock Latest Shop Content for FREE: Look for the TinkererFree badge on the title
      Once unlocked, it will remain free for you to access on our website library (including future UPDATES!)
    • Behind-the-scenes videos of the projects, I'm working on, that not always end up on a tutorial.
  • Automation Heroes 🦸‍♂️:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Participate in Monthly Live Q&As where I will be able to answer your questions and even help you with some specific problem on your Home Assistant Setup
    • Suggest Tutorials for Our Patreon Members to Vote On, to Be Produced Within the Next 2 Months
  • Your support is invaluable in allowing us to continue creating the tutorials you like 😁🏠🎉
  • Click on the Patreon button below to become a member, and then log in with your Patreon Account on our website.
Tinkerers Content
AUTOMATION
Member Banner

Join at Tinkerer or Automation Hero tier to unlock Exclusive Content!

BENEFITS BY TIER
  • Starters 🌟:
    • Ad-Free: You'll get a completly Add-free experience on our website.
    • Early Tutorial Access: Get early access to our content on our website.
    • Smart Tutorial Video Player: Easily find the exact code, link, or button you need for each part of the tutorial.
    • Discord Access: Connect with other members and receive real-time updates.
    • Member Shoutout: Stick around until the end for a shoutout to our members.
  • Tinkerers 🤖:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Free Access to Selected Blueprints and Projects in Our Website Library.
    • Tinkerers Content: You’ll have the ability to access Scripts, Automations, Templates and more, directly from our website.
    • Unlock Latest Shop Content for FREE: Look for the TinkererFree badge on the title
      Once unlocked, it will remain free for you to access on our website library (including future UPDATES!)
    • Behind-the-scenes videos of the projects, I'm working on, that not always end up on a tutorial.
  • Automation Heroes 🦸‍♂️:
    • All rewards included in previous tier
    • Participate in Monthly Live Q&As where I will be able to answer your questions and even help you with some specific problem on your Home Assistant Setup
    • Suggest Tutorials for Our Patreon Members to Vote On, to Be Produced Within the Next 2 Months
  • Your support is invaluable in allowing us to continue creating the tutorials you like 😁🏠🎉
  • Click on the Patreon button below to become a member, and then log in with your Patreon Account on our website.

Tags

Home-Assistant
Tutorial
AI
Integration
Voice-Assistant
← Back to the blog