As 2026 approaches, a Home Assistant user plans to enhance their smart home setup, focusing on improving the often-overlooked dashboards feature. Currently relying on the default "Overview" dashboard, the individual has expressed a desire to create custom dashboards that consolidate essential controls and sensor data.
Alongside these upgrades, the user intends to explore community-contributed integrations from the Home Assistant Community Store. Additionally, living in sub-tropical Queensland, the user will conduct annual tests on water leak sensors, ensuring their functionality during the rainy season. This testing involves a straightforward method of shorting the sensor contacts, although the battery life remains unclear due to the dashboard displaying a constant "100%" after six months of use.
By diving into the Settings > Dashboards menu, this user aims to design a more efficient smart home interface while integrating features that enhance usability and functionality.