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/Competitive_Owl_2096 16h ago

Push notification to phone?

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u/Adventurous_Grape279 16h ago

I actually use a method that sends a notification every 30 seconds until the dryer detects movement again (or I go into the app and hit the kill switch)

It works really well because I will forget after 1 notification lol

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u/Unattributable1 4h ago

I have mine reset when the power usage goes up to the level based on when the dryer is opened and the light bulb inside turns on. Otherwise, yup, sends a reminder once an hour when home, or 15 minutes after arriving home.

I just use SMS text because it works with other household members who don't want to have HA installed, but I can still detect their home/away based on phone MAC address on the network.