Trigger through Windows or apps events

[mrkcst (Marco)]

Is there a way to trigger using events/actions that occur (or that I do) in Windows (10)?

Example scenarios:

• Windows starts/shuts down/is locked → trigger
• Some app is opened → trigger
• Some URL with Chrome is opened → trigger
• Volume is lowered/raised/changed → trigger

It’d be interesting to know if and how that’d be achievable on Linux/other OSs, if it wasn’t possibile using Windows

[123 (Taras)]

I suggest you explore the capabilities provided by the following and determine which of the two fulfills most of your requirements.

HASS.Agent: Windows client to receive notifications, use commands, sensors, quick actions and more!

Hi everyone, After using Home Assistant for a few years and being very happy with it, I finally have something to share with the community! It’s a Windows-based application (companion app) that communicates with- and adds functionality to Home Assistant, called: HASS.Agent Help is wanted and very much needed for maintaining the code base, but also to help the community. Please read for more information: lab02-research.org/2023-04-01-help-wanted HASS.Agent is in need of your help!…

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[EdwardTFN (Edward Firmo)]

There are some HA agents for Windows:

1. HA_Desktop_Companion - #272 by Hellis81
2. HASS.Agent: Windows client to receive notifications, use commands, sensors, quick actions and more!
3. Etc

Using that you can have info about your Windows computer in Home Assistant.

My favorite one is the automation turning my desktop lights on or off based on the camera status.

[mrkcst (Marco)]

That’s wonderful, guys!
I’ll try out everithing to find what suits the best for my needs!
Thanks!

[Gurulee (Lee)]

I’m interested in this as well, but for my Linux laptop. For example, if laptop screen or Mouse is active then trigger whatever in home assistant