Enhanced Packet Loss Tracking with Ping Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Resilience → Energy

Overview

The new Ping integration enhances network monitoring by tracking packet loss, providing users with crucial insights into their network performance. By displaying packet loss as a percentage, homeowners can quickly identify and address connectivity issues, improving overall internet reliability.

Benefits

• Immediate visibility into network performance issues
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity problems proactively
• Enhanced resilience of home network by monitoring potential disruptions

Intent

This capability aims to empower homeowners to maintain optimal network performance by tracking packet loss. By enabling this feature, users can react promptly to connectivity issues, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted internet experience.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Ping integration enabled in Home Assistant.
• Network devices connected and functioning.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Synology 1621+ Network Attached Storage (NAS).

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Household member

Trigger

Packet loss is detected by the Ping integration, initiating a monitoring update.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Packet Loss Detected] -->|check| B{Is packet loss > 0%?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Notify Homeowner]
    C --> D[Display Packet Loss Percentage]
    B -->|No| E[Continue Monitoring]

Workflow Description

1. Packet Loss Detection

The Ping integration continuously monitors the network and detects any packet loss.

2. Assessment of Packet Loss

The system evaluates if the packet loss exceeds zero percent as a trigger for action.

3. Notification to Homeowner

If packet loss is detected, the homeowner receives a notification alerting them to the issue.

4. Display of Packet Loss

The system updates the dashboard to show the current packet loss percentage for easy reference.

5. Continued Monitoring

The Ping integration keeps monitoring the network for any changes in packet loss.

Postconditions

Homeowner receives updates on network performance, allowing for informed decisions and adjustments to maintain connectivity.

Optional Enhancements

• Integration with smart home alerts for real-time notifications
• Graphical representation of packet loss over time
• Automated diagnostics tool for troubleshooting connectivity issues

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)