The AL60 is built on the ESPHome framework, making it a "first-class citizen" in the Home Assistant ecosystem.
Discovery and Setup
Section titled “Discovery and Setup”Once your AL60 is connected to your Wi-Fi network, Home Assistant should automatically discover it.
- Open your Home Assistant dashboard.
- Go to Settings > Devices & Services and select the Integrations tab.
- You should see a notification for a new ESPHome device named AL60.
- Click Configure, and the integration will be added automatically.
Available Entities
Section titled “Available Entities”The Home Assistant integration exposes several entities for control and monitoring:
Controls (Lights & Switches)
Section titled “Controls (Lights & Switches)”- Ring Light Mode: Change the clock effect and set global brightness.
- Hour/Minute/Second Hand Colours: Individual RGB controls for each "hand".
- Enable Seconds/Markers: Toggle these visual elements on or off.
- Enable SNTP Sync: Remotely toggle internet time synchronisation.
Sensors
Section titled “Sensors”- Temperature & Humidity: Real-time environmental data.
- Presence (Radar): A binary sensor that indicates if motion is currently detected.
- Ambient Light: The current light level in the room.
- Wi-Fi Signal: Monitor the clock's network connection strength.
System Actions
Section titled “System Actions”- Restart: Remotely reboot the clock.
- Update Firmware: If a new version is available, you can trigger the update directly from Home Assistant.
Home Assistant Automation Blueprints
Section titled “Home Assistant Automation Blueprints”Integrating the AL60 into your smart home allows for powerful automations. For example, you could dim the clock when your TV turns on, or change the hour hand colours to red if your security alarm is triggered. Here are some preconfigured blueprints to get you started.
Time Control
Section titled “Time Control”Add time-based on/off/dim control to your NIX labs AL60 clock.
