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WLED and Home Assistant - The Complete Setup and Automation Guide

ResinChem Tech via YouTube

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Learn to integrate WLED with Home Assistant in this comprehensive 20-minute tutorial that covers everything from basic setup to advanced automation techniques. Start by exploring WLED's core features including presets for saving favorite light effects, playlists for creating dynamic light shows, and segments for dividing LED strips into independently controllable sections. Follow a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up the official Home Assistant WLED integration and discover all the light and sensor entities it creates, including individual segment controls, master controls, effects, and color options. Master the creation of basic automations that respond to motion sensors and other triggers, then advance to building dynamic lighting sequences using scripts that leverage playlists and segment control. Explore practical real-world examples and learn to use the WLED JSON API for advanced integration scenarios. The tutorial includes detailed parts lists with ESP32 controllers, logic level shifters, WS2812b LEDs, and power supplies, plus wiring diagrams and additional resources for further learning.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
01:16 Parts Used and Bench Test
03:36 Overview of WLED Features & Segments
05:38 Example of Segment Uses
06:29 Integrating WLED into Home Assistant
08:01 Discovered Home Assistant Entities
09:30 Adding WLED entities to a Dashboard
10:32 Creating Basic Automations
12:06 Additional Segment Entities
13:09 Using Segments in Automations
15:56 Common Automation and Script Actions
17:14 Advanced Integration via WLED API
19:35 Wrap up and More Info

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