home-assistant ☆

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Description:
Companion app for Home Assistant home automation software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2026.2.1,2026.1766@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @home_assistant | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: home-automation iot smart-home companion-app sensors

Install: brew install --cask home-assistant

About:
The Home Assistant Companion App provides a seamless bridge between your mobile device and your Home Assistant instance. It enables real-time sensor data tracking, such as battery level, GPS location, and Bluetooth connections, directly to your home automation system. This allows for the creation of powerful automations triggered by device states and user presence.

Key Features:

Real-time sensor integration (GPS, battery, connectivity)
Actionable notifications with two-way response
Quick Settings tiles for immediate automation control
Local execution support via Wear OS and Android Auto

Use Cases:

Automating lights and climate control based on your precise location (geofencing)
Using your phone as a presence detection tool for security systems
Controlling smart home devices directly from your smartwatch or car

Alternatives:

Home Assistant Web UI – The web UI offers full dashboard access but lacks native sensor integration and background location tracking.
Node-RED – Node-RED is a visual automation tool that requires a separate server installation and does not interface directly with mobile hardware sensors.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 11, 2026 4:15pm	2026.2.1,2026.1766	0	VERSION_BUMP	89071f64
Jul 26, 2024 6:15pm	2024.7,2024.730	0	VERSION_BUMP	dcf7f7a2