Home Assistant Helpers: The Secret to Smarter Automations! Part 2

Welcome back to the second part of our Home Assistant Helpers series! In this video, I’ll be diving deep into the Counter, Timer, and Date/Time Helpers—powerful tools that take your automations to the next level. You’ll learn how to use these helpers to track events, manage delays, and schedule tasks, all while making your smart home more efficient and dynamic. I’ll show you practical examples like tracking fridge door usage, setting timers for energy-saving actions, and scheduling alarms based on the time you set. If you missed the first part, make sure to check it out before diving in here! - 🔗https://youtu.be/EZtHFyZEWok Some devices you can use with Home assistant: 🎁AMAZON USA 🔗Kasa Apple HomeKit Smart Light Switch: https://amzn.to/3O2y5xX 🔗TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini: https://amzn.to/40Dx2ff 🔗SONOFF NSPanel Smart Switch, 2-Switch Panel Home Control: https://amzn.to/3YDLFww 🔗SONOFF ZBMINIL2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Light Switch (2 Way): https://amzn.to/40ypxq0 🔗SONOFF Matter Smart Light Switch, 2.4GHz WiFi Light Switch: https://amzn.to/3UKubgR 🔗SONOFF Zigbee Indoor Temperature Humidity Sensor: https://amzn.to/4fidT70 🔗SONOFF SNZB-06P Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: https://amzn.to/3YGBQxL 🎁AMAZON ESPAÑA 🔗SONOFF Mini Interruptor Inteligente Wifi: https://amzn.to/4eB4K8L 🔗SONOFF S60TPF Enchufe Inteligente Wi-Fi (con Monitoreo Energético): https://amzn.to/4eC6SwG 🔗SONOFF NSPanel Smart Scene Wall Switch Pantalla Inteligente, Termostato De Temperatura Y Sensor Ambiental 🔗Incorporados: https://amzn.to/3YTcLjx 🔗SONOFF ZigBee Movimiento Sensor SNZB-03 2PCS: https://amzn.to/4hUF8pW 🔗SONOFF T5 Interruptor de Pared Inteligente, Interruptor de Luz Táctil WiFi: https://amzn.to/48Spibu 🎁AMAZON DEUTSCHLAND 🔗SONOFF NSPanelPro Smart Home Control Panel,Unterstützung der bidirektionalen Synchronisierung mit HA: https://amzn.to/4fyTCdQ 🔗SONOFF MINIR4M WiFi Smart Schalter 2 Wege - Wlan Lichtschalter Relais Modul Supports Matter: https://amzn.to/3CxXgG4 🔗SONOFF S60TPF Smart Wlan Steckdose 16A 4000W, Smart Stecker mit Strommessung, Überlastschutz: https://amzn.to/3CJ4sz2 🔗SONOFF Smart Wlan Wandschalter, Intelligent WiFi Lichtschalter,M5 Matter 3 Gang vom Typ 86 mit Timing: https://amzn.to/4eFnXWx 🔗SONOFF SNZB-03 Zigbee Smart Bewegungsmelder,Zigbee Hub Erforderlich: https://amzn.to/4eFh3Rg 🎁AMAZON UK 🔗SONOFF Wi-Fi Smart Switch 10A 2400W, Smart Relay Switch Light Switch: https://amzn.to/40RQpl8 🔗SONOFF NSPanel WiFi Smart Scene Wall Switch, 2-Switch Smart Home Control Panel for Smart Temperature Function: https://amzn.to/48TsWlf 🔗Shelly 1 Mini Gen3, WiFi & Bluetooth Smart Switch Relay, 1 Channel, 8A, Home Automation, Dry Contacts, Lights Remote Control: https://amzn.to/40NeUjj 🔗SONOFF SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor 2 Packs, Wireless Motion Detector Get Alerts or Trigger Lights to Turn on: https://amzn.to/4ezt8HL 🔗SONOFF WiFi Smart Plug Socket Mini Smart Socket with Energy Power Monitoring Remote Control Smart Schedule Functions: https://amzn.to/3YTdNfp 🎁ALIEXPRESS 🔗Sonoff zigbee 3.0 hub gateway: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBxvOaZ 🔗Sonoff Mini R2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF3OxGR 🔗Sonoff Camera Slim: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDc514p 🔗Sonoff switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBu553N 🔗Sonoff M5 switchman: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De3Ic5R 🔗Sonoff NS Panel: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdJNZ1L 🔗Sonoff NS Panel PRO: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDLfS8x 🔗Sonoff Mini R3: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkxNwtB 💬 How are you using Helpers in your setup? Drop a comment below! ⬇️ 📺 More Videos You Might Like: 🔹 Home Assistant Alarm Clock Dashboard: https://youtu.be/brZZNT_mrnY 🔹 Custom LG TV Remote in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/-4TawU1TiMk Door opened too long notification Trigger ⚙ Event type timer.finished ⚙ Event Data entity_id: timer.fridge_door_timer 👍 Like if you found this video helpful, and subscribe for more advanced Home Assistant tutorials. The third part of this series is coming soon! #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Automation #CounterHelper #TimerHelper #DateTimeHelper #DIYSmartHome