Family Command Center Dashboard

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As our boys get older and schedules get busier, I wanted to build a central display to help them prepare for the day. After a few weeks of troubleshooting (and a lot of AI help), here is the result.

:pancakes: The Stack

  • Server: Mac Mini M4 running Home Assistant
  • Client: Raspberry Pi 5
  • Display: Dell S2725H (27")
  • Mount: VideoSecu Wall Mount ($15)
  • Browser: Chromium in Kiosk Mode

:sparkles: Features

  • Time & Date — Large, readable clock with dynamic date display
  • Weather — Current conditions, forecast, precipitation probability, and clothing recommendations
  • Weekly Forecast — 5-day weather outlook
  • Radar Map — Animated weather radar
  • Family Calendar — Color-coded events for each family member
  • School Lunch Menus — Rotating lunch menus for up to 2 schools
  • Dinner Tonight — Meal planning integration with food images
  • Countdown Timers — Birthdays, holidays, and special events
  • School Bus Timer — Countdown to bus arrival with late-start support
  • Sports Tracker — Live scores for up to 4 teams
  • Daily Fun — Thought of the day, jokes, and fun facts

:space_invader: GitHub

Repo: GitHub - musicjock/ha-wallboard-dashboard: Home Assistant family dashboard YAML and setup guide

:coffee: Tip Jar

If this dashboard saved you time, you can buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/musicjock

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