Alternative Home Assistant app with dashboard for Android Automotive (AAOS)

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Hi everyone!
I’d like to share a test version of a simple custom Home Assistant mobile app I built for cars running Android Automotive (AAOS).

I’m not an Android developer – this was made for personal use, but maybe someone else will find it useful or interesting too.

How it works & how to use it:

The app consists of 3 main screens:

  1. Configuration screen – where you enter:
  • your Home Assistant URL,
  • a long-lived access token,
  • the entity ID for your gate button,
  • and the entity ID for the gate state sensor (e.g. a binary_sensor).
  1. Driving mode screen – shown while driving:
  • displays a single large button to open/close the gate,
  • shows the current state of the gate (open/closed).
  1. Full dashboard screen (WebView):
  • gives you full access to your Home Assistant UI,
  • automatically switches back to the simplified driving view when the car starts moving.

:package: The app is completely free to use.

Availability:
The app is available through closed testing – just sign up using the link below.
:point_right: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.adwgate.adwhome
Once signed up, you can download it from the Google Play Store.

:lock: Privacy:
The app does not collect any data, usage stats, or logs. All configuration is stored locally on the device only.

:white_check_mark: Goal:
If at least 14 users join the closed test, I’ll be able to publish the app publicly on the Play Store.

:framed_picture: Demo:

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:wrench: The app was tested on Android Automotive in a Volvo vehicle.

Thanks in advance for any feedback or ideas!

Cheers! :red_car::house_with_garden:

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hi this sounds great and exactly what I was looking for. I can’t get the link to work though, when I click on it, it comes up with ’ App not available… A testing version of this app hasn’t been published yet or isn’t available for this account.’ Would you mind checking the link pls so I can join and check it out. Thanks!

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Hi :wave: Looks like Google is requiring me to add testers by email.
I’ve created a simple Google Form where you can sign up for beta testing.
Just fill it out, and I’ll add you as a tester shortly.

You can sign up here:

Thanks for your interest :smiley:

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thanks … just filled it in!

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I added you as a tester. Let me know if it works :smiley:

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Thanks, I’ve signed up for the form you passed

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I signed up also!

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I’ve signed up as well! Definitely interested in testing this!

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I’ve just updated the list of testers on Google, so everyone who signed up should now be able to download the app.

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I’m still not able to download for some reason.

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Please try again, everything should be fine now :ok_hand: