DIY Baby Tracker Remote for Home Assistant (HA)
A user shared a custom-built remote that tracks baby needs and syncs with a home server. It now includes a screen and an alarm to make tracking easier for parents.
The project uses Home Assistant, a popular system often run on small home servers like a Mac Mini. The remote allows parents to log feeding or sleep times without needing to touch a phone. By adding a screen and a buzzer, the device now provides immediate visual feedback and alerts. This shows how a home server can be the brain for physical gadgets around the house. It is a practical example of building a dedicated tool for a specific family task instead of using a general app.
Key points
- Connects physical buttons to a home server system
- The new screen shows the last time the baby was fed or changed
- An built-in buzzer can sound reminders or confirm actions
- Helps parents track data quickly without opening a smartphone
Quick term guide
- share
- A server folder made available to apps or other devices.
- home server
- A personal computer setup at home used to run services or store files instead of regular daily use.
- server
- A computer that stores files and shares them with other devices in your home.
- Home Assistant
- Free, open-source software that connects and controls smart home devices from one central dashboard.
- Mac mini
- A small desktop computer made by Apple.
- Buzzer
- A small electronic part that makes a simple beeping sound.
- visual feedback
- On-screen indicators that show what a program is currently doing or how a task is progressing.
- feedback
- A response that tells a user what they did well or should fix.