Managing My 3-Level Smart Home with a Digital Twin in Home Assistant using Floorplan

Hey everyone,
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I’m excited to share my latest Home Assistant project—my Digital Twin Smart Home using floorplan! Managing smart devices across my three-level house became quite a challenge, so I decided to model my entire home to the inch and integrate it with Home Assistant for better automation and control.

:small_blue_diamond: Why a Digital Twin?

With so many smart devices spread across different floors, it was difficult to keep track of everything. A digital twin helps me:
:heavy_check_mark: Visualize my smart home in real time
:heavy_check_mark: Easily control devices from a 3D model
:heavy_check_mark: Troubleshoot issues faster
:heavy_check_mark: Enhance automation by mapping sensors and devices to physical spaces

:hammer_and_wrench: How I Built It

  • Modeled the home using [SketchUp, Enscape, Inkscape]
  • Imported the model into Home Assistant using Floorplan
  • Linked smart devices using Lovelace, Home Assistant sensors, and automations
  • Optimized performance to ensure real-time updates

:movie_camera: Video Demo

I made a full video showcasing my setup! Watch it here: [My Smart Home Digital Twin: A Real-Time 3D Model of My Home!]
If you’re interested, I can make a follow-up walkthrough with more details.

:pushpin: What’s Next?

I’m exploring ways to integrate real-time occupancy detection, Generative AI assistant, energy monitoring although provider APIs not available where I live, and even voice-controlled navigation. Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!

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