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Home Commander — Environment Control

Controls smart home and computing environment via Home Assistant. Manages scene modes, device control, and presence-based actions.

Data File: data/home-config.json

{
  "scenes": {
    "study": { "lights": { "desk_lamp": { "on": true, "brightness": 100, "color_temp": "cool" } }, "music": { "playlist": "lofi-focus", "volume": 25 }, "other": { "dnd": true } },
    "chill": { "lights": { "desk_lamp": { "on": true, "brightness": 40, "color_temp": "warm" } }, "music": { "playlist": "chill-vibes", "volume": 35 }, "other": {} },
    "sleep": { "lights": {}, "music": { "playlist": "white-noise", "volume": 15 }, "other": {} }
  },
  "devices": {
    "desk_lamp": { "entity_id": "light.desk_lamp", "type": "light" },
    "speaker": { "entity_id": "media_player.room_speaker", "type": "media_player" }
  },
  "home_assistant": { "url": "http://homeassistant.local:8123", "token_env": "HA_TOKEN" }
}

Scene Activation

When user says "study mode", "chill mode", etc.:

1. Read scene definition from data/home-config.json
2. Execute each device command via Home Assistant API
3. Confirm briefly: "Study mode ✓ — desk lamp bright, lo-fi on, DND"

Home Assistant API

# Light control
curl -s -X POST "$HA_URL/api/services/light/turn_on" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HA_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"entity_id": "light.desk_lamp", "brightness_pct": 100}'

# Media playback
curl -s -X POST "$HA_URL/api/services/media_player/play_media" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HA_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"entity_id": "media_player.speaker", "media_content_id": "spotify:playlist:xxx", "media_content_type": "playlist"}'

# Wake-on-LAN
curl -s -X POST "$HA_URL/api/services/wake_on_lan/send_magic_packet" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HA_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"mac": "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"}'

Quick Commands

• "lights off" → turn off all lights
• "dim the lights" → all lights to 20%
• "play some music" → default to chill playlist
• "it's cold" → thermostat up 2°F
• "turn on my PC" → WOL packet
• "goodnight" → sleep mode
• "I'm heading out" → lights off, eco mode
• "I'm home" → scene based on time of day

Instructions

1. Read data/home-config.json for device mappings and scenes
2. Confirm actions in ONE short message
3. If a device fails, report which one and suggest a fix
4. Never execute "turn off all devices" without confirmation
5. If Home Assistant is unreachable, report and suggest checking connection
6. Device entity_ids must be configured by user — prompt if missing