Update notifications (Core, OS, Addons, HACS, etc)

[Sddawson]

I’m getting this error in the HA log:

Logger: homeassistant.components.mobile_app.notify
Source: components/mobile_app/notify.py:199
integration: Mobile App (documentation, issues)
First occurred: 22 December 2024 at 00:00:09 (3 occurrences)
Last logged: 00:00:10

The length of [apns-collapse-id] header must not exceed [64] bytes. This message is generated externally to Home Assistant.

I believe it’s because of a particular update, which has this ID:

update.material_rounded_theme_based_on_material_you_by_google_on_android_update

Yeh, pretty long name! I’m not sure it’s worth doing anything about this, but I thought I’d report it anyway!

[exp1337]

Are you able to adjust second mobile device to “optional”? I dont want to send these notifications to all app users in my family.

Thanks!

[marafado88]

Tried to set at least on device but I am getting this error when trying to save:

Message malformed: Unknown device

I am using HA fully updated.

Tried with and withou my device and even with another but same outcome.

Do you know what could be?

[pOpY]

Try my version:Update notifications (Core, OS, Addons, HACS, etc) - #131 by pOpY

working here.

[stephanschleichstr13]

nope, this has only one

[pOpY]

Yes, that’s intended because mostly there is one admin
But if you need two slot’s/devices, sadly i cant help any further.

[brianjmurrell]

How does one import your blueprint from that forum message link you pasted?

[pOpY]

User “File editor” addon and got to “/homeassistant/blueprints/automation/”, press new file and enter “hue_929002398602_mqtt.yaml”. Paste the contents and press Save (disk icon).

Restart HA.

The Blueprint should be visible on your system.

[rayte (Raymond)]

i just end up remove this blueprint as it no longer working again now

[h3llrais3r]

Is this still working? Getting the following error on latest HA version:

2025-08-21 18:00:00.257 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Running automation actions
2025-08-21 18:00:00.261 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Running automation actions
2025-08-21 18:00:00.261 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Executing step Get all pending, unstarted updates
2025-08-21 18:00:00.263 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Repeating Loop over updates and send reminder: Iteration 1 of 1
2025-08-21 18:00:00.264 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Loop over updates and send reminder: Running automation actions
2025-08-21 18:00:00.264 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Loop over updates and send reminder: Executing step assigning variables
2025-08-21 18:00:00.264 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Loop over updates and send reminder: Executing step assigning variables
2025-08-21 18:00:00.265 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Loop over updates and send reminder: Error executing script. Error rendering template for variables at pos 2: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable
2025-08-21 18:00:00.265 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Choose at step 1: Send reminders if enabled: Error executing script. Error rendering template for repeat at pos 2: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable
2025-08-21 18:00:00.265 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] HASS update notification: Error executing script. Error rendering template for choose at pos 1: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable
2025-08-21 18:00:00.266 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.automation.hass_update_notification] Error while executing automation automation.hass_update_notification: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable

[pOpY]

FOr me Update notifications are working.
Got 2025.8.3 today.

[h3llrais3r]

I think it is the reminder part only that is giving errors…
Anyway, just implemented a simple version myself, so I could get rid of the blueprint.

[auanasgheps (Oliver)]

Hey everyone! If you're still interested in using this blueprint, check out my updated version!
I fixed all the broken things, and added some improvements.

Update notifications for Home Assistant

Get notified whenever there's an update in Home Assistant; check the changelog, update or skip. [Open your Home Assistant instance and show the blueprint import dialog with a specific blueprint pre-filled.] This is an evolution of this blueprint, which hasn't received updates in ages. I have only updated it, but the original author has to be credited for the idea and most of the initial work. This version fixes all the issues I have found and introduces several enhancements. R…

[Eli1230t2]

Hey there, @CentralCommand! I had used your automation for so long, and after a while I noticed some things that I wanted to be different about your blueprint. So, instead of bugging you with my preferences, I decided to take it upon myself to “Take Control” of the blueprint, and see what was going on behind the scenes. One thing I must say it that your automation behind the scenes it definately incredibly creative and super detailed! I’m glad to see the use of the ‘Choose’ block for the main workflow!

So, fast forward to today, I wanted to share my preferences about the way the automation is set up. Ik I used a version from a while back. It was like 6 months ago if I’m remembering correctly. Anyways, here’s the automation code. I have kept most of your original automation code in fact, while also changing a lot of things about it! If you have any questions about why I changed something, just ask. There’s always a reason for everything, whether that be to not have to open Home Assistant as much to double check that everything went well, to improve the visual appeal of the notification, to fix some bugs that occurred, or even just preference.

Link to yaml file (Google Drive)
(If you’re on Mobile, just hold the link, and press open in new tab. This file won’t work with the Google Drive app.)

[pOpY]

@Eli1230t2

This blueprint is not maintained anymore!
But there is an updated version from @auanasgheps
For a link see one post above your.