One Dashboard to Rule Them All: How Home Assistant Centralizes Smart Control
When people ask me what makes HiveLink’s systems different, I point them to one word: control.
We don’t just install smart switches or sensors—we build systems that talk to each other. At the center of that system? Home Assistant.
Why Home Assistant?
Most people start with smart tech that works independently:
One app for your lights
One for your thermostat
Another for your cameras
Pretty soon, it’s a mess of toggles, passwords, and missed automations.
Home Assistant changes all that. It brings every device into a single dashboard you can access from your phone, tablet, or wall panel.
What I’ve Centralized at Home
Here’s a peek into my own setup (and what we often do for HiveLink clients):
| Category | Devices & Services Integrated |
|---|---|
| Lighting | TP-Link Kasa, Lutron Caséta, dimmers, fan controls |
| Climate | Nest Learning Thermostat |
| Security | Door sensors, Schlage Encode Plus smart locks |
| Media | Sonos, Google Home routines tied to lighting scenes |
| Sensors | Third Reality, Aqara, motion + door + temp |
Everything is controllable via one dashboard—with automations layered across categories (e.g., dim the lights + lock the doors when the kids go to bed).
It’s Not Just a Dashboard—It’s a Brain
The dashboard gives you control, but the real power comes from building logic behind it:
“If no one’s home, lower the heat and lock everything.”
“If it’s raining, pause the sprinklers.”
“If the vacuum’s running, increase hallway lighting.”
It’s tech that thinks—not just reacts.
Want This in Your Home or Business?
HiveLink sets this up from start to finish:
Device integration
Dashboard creation (web, tablet, or wall panel)
Custom automations and long-term support
Ready to unify your smart tech? Schedule your free consultation today.
