Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently, integrating ESPTimeCast into Home Assistant requires a manual configuration.yaml adjustment. While functional, it isn't as user-friendly or deeply integrated as other ESP-based projects (like ESPHome or WLED).
Describe the solution you'd like
I would love to see a dedicated HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) integration for ESPTimeCast.
A native integration would allow:
- Auto-discovery: Home Assistant automatically finds ESPTimeCast devices on the network.
- Entity Control: Direct control over display brightness, toggling specific screens (Time, Weather, Crypto), and power status via HA entities.
- Service Calls: A simple service to send custom notifications or "scrolling text" to the display directly from HA automations.
- Configuration: Managing basic device settings (API keys, intervals) directly through the Home Assistant UI.
Describe alternatives you've considered
configuration.yaml adjustment: It works but is tedious to set up for every single sensor/display.
ESPHome: While powerful, it requires rewriting the logic that makes ESPTimeCast so great out of the box.
Additional context
With the increasing popularity of small ESP32-S3 boards (like the S3-Zero), having a seamless way to push Home Assistant data to these displays would greatly increase the project's reach. This would turn ESPTimeCast into the "ultimate dashboard companion" for the Home Assistant ecosystem.
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently, integrating ESPTimeCast into Home Assistant requires a manual configuration.yaml adjustment. While functional, it isn't as user-friendly or deeply integrated as other ESP-based projects (like ESPHome or WLED).
Describe the solution you'd like
I would love to see a dedicated HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) integration for ESPTimeCast.
A native integration would allow:
Describe alternatives you've considered
configuration.yaml adjustment: It works but is tedious to set up for every single sensor/display.
ESPHome: While powerful, it requires rewriting the logic that makes ESPTimeCast so great out of the box.
Additional context
With the increasing popularity of small ESP32-S3 boards (like the S3-Zero), having a seamless way to push Home Assistant data to these displays would greatly increase the project's reach. This would turn ESPTimeCast into the "ultimate dashboard companion" for the Home Assistant ecosystem.