r/homeassistant • u/vinny0015 • 16h ago

Dryer notification idea

I'm looking for a small light up button or something I can use so my wife can see when the dryer is done. I'm going to use a vibration sensor. And was thinking of a small led sign but looking for other ideas also

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u/logikgear 16h ago

I use an LED strip mounted under a photo frame in our living room. The strip is running WLED and split into two segments, left side for washing machine, right side for Dryer. Power monitoring runs automations to change helpers and change the LED colors. Blue means running, green means done/needs unloaded. Then everything clears with a door sensor on the dryer.

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u/biblicalrain 15h ago

I do basically the same thing! Red is running, green is done. It's an animated effect when the laundry room doors are open. (Still easily viewable when doors are closed)

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u/logikgear 15h ago

I like that idea. I might have to animate the green just so it catches our attention more.