Blueprint Library
Ready-to-use Home Assistant blueprints designed to work perfectly with the Status Banner Card. Each blueprint includes direct import buttons for quick setup.
Quick Reference
| Use-Case | Category | Template Sensor | Automation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer/Dryer | Chores | Import T | Import A | Generic power-monitor |
| Dishwasher | Chores | Import T | Import A | Use appliance logic |
| HVAC Filter | Chores | Import T | - | Uses runtime helper |
| Robot Vacuum | Chores | Import T | - | Direct entity mapping |
| Windows/Doors | Security | Import T | - | Aggregates sensors |
| Garage Door | Security | Import T | - | Left open alerts |
| Smart Lock | Security | Import T | - | Jam detection |
| Water Leak | Security | Import T | - | High urgency banner |
| Air Quality | Environment | Import T | - | CO2/PM2.5 thresholds |
| Plant Care | Environment | Import T | - | Moisture levels |
| Pollen Forecast | Environment | Import T | - | API mapping |
| Grid/Solar | Energy | Import T | Import A | Solar aware |
| Home Battery | Energy | Import T | - | Outage tracking |
| Network | Energy | Import T | - | Ping/Tracker status |
| 3D Printer | Energy | Import T | - | Octoprint/MQTT |
| Commute | Lifestyle | Import T | - | Traffic delays |
| Mail Delivery | Lifestyle | Import T | Import A | Mailbox sensors |
| Presence | Lifestyle | Import T | - | Guest mode logic |
| Medication | Lifestyle | Import T | Import A | Reminders |
| Shopping List | Lifestyle | Import T | - | Todoist/HA List |
How to Use Blueprints
Step 1: Import Blueprint
Click the Import button (T for Template sensor, A for Automation) in the table above.
Step 2: Configure Inputs
Map your real sensors and entities to the blueprint inputs:
- Power sensors
- Binary sensors
- Switches
- Automation targets
Step 3: Create Entity/Sensor
The blueprint will create a new entity (e.g., sensor.xyz_dashboard_status).
Step 4: Add Card to Dashboard
Use the generated entity in your Status Banner Card configuration.
Why Some Have No Automation Blueprint?
Many use-cases (like HVAC Filter or Network Health) are "Passive Monitors". They show a persistent banner when action is needed, but don't necessarily trigger complex logic beyond the state change itself.
For these, you simply use the Template Blueprint to create the sensor and point your Status Banner Card at it.
Categories
Appliance Monitoring
Washer, dryer, dishwasher, and other appliance monitoring with power detection and notifications.
Energy & EV
EV charging status, home battery monitoring, solar/grid integration, and power consumption tracking.
Health & Safety
Medication trackers, security alerts, and environmental monitoring.
Home Automation
HVAC filters, robot vacuums, garbage collection, and house modes.
Security
Windows/doors, garage doors, smart locks, water leak detection, and network monitoring.
Lifestyle
Commute tracking, mail delivery, presence detection, medication reminders, and shopping lists.
Template Sensors vs Automations
Template Sensors (T)
Create the sensor that drives the card UI. These define what to show and when to show it.
Automations (A)
Add actionable features like notifications, buttons, and service calls. These define what happens in response to state changes.
Some use-cases only need a template sensor (passive monitoring). Others benefit from both template sensor + automation (active notifications and actions).