ha-automation-trigger

To trigger Home Assistant automations, this Skill fires custom 'aegis_detection' events into Home Assistant based on camera-detected events from the Aegis platform. It bridges AI-driven camera detections and your smart home system to enable automated responses like turning on lights or sending notifications.

To connect AI camera detections to Home Assistant, you need network connectivity to the Home Assistant API and a valid long-lived access token for authentication. Configure these credentials before using the Skill to send detection events.

Yes, you can send custom events to Home Assistant when a person is detected on camera. The Skill fires an 'aegis_detection' event in Home Assistant, which can then trigger complex scenes such as turning on a porch light and sending a phone notification.

To set up Home Assistant integration for smart home camera alerts, configure your Home Assistant URL and token within the Skill. Once configured, it will automatically send Aegis platform camera detections as custom events to trigger your smart home workflows.

No, the Home Assistant automation trigger does not work without authentication. It requires a valid long-lived access token and active network connectivity to the Home Assistant API to successfully fire custom detection events.

Using camera detection events, you can automate smart home actions such as turning on lights, sending mobile notifications, or triggering complex scenes. The Skill fires 'aegis_detection' events into Home Assistant to facilitate these surveillance-driven automation workflows.