Adding a Status Sensor to Whois Integration for Enhanced Network

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

The addition of a status sensor to the Whois integration allows homeowners to monitor the status of their network devices effectively. This capability provides real-time insights into device availability, improving the overall management of home networks.

Benefits

• Enables immediate awareness of device status changes, reducing downtime.
• Simplifies troubleshooting by providing real-time data on device connectivity.
• Enhances network security by alerting users to unauthorized changes or outages.

Intent

The purpose of integrating a status sensor into Whois is to automate the monitoring of network device availability. This results in proactive management of network resources and improves the user experience through timely notifications and alerts.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant instance configured with Whois integration.
• Active internet connection for remote device status checks.
• Compatible status sensors properly installed and configured.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Unifi Networks.

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a change in the status of a monitored network device, such as when it goes online or offline.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Device Status Change] -->|check status| B{{Is Device Online?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Update Status to Online]
    C --> D[Notify Users]
    B -->|No| E[Update Status to Offline]
    E --> D[Notify Users]

Workflow Description

1. Monitor Device Status

The status sensor continuously checks the connectivity of the specified network device.

2. Detect Status Change

When a change in status is detected, such as a device going offline, the system logs this event.

3. Update Status

The system updates the device status in the Home Assistant interface, reflecting whether the device is online or offline.

4. Send Notification

Users receive notifications via their preferred method (e.g., mobile app, email) informing them of the device status change.

5. Log Event

The event is logged in the Home Assistant’s history for future reference and analysis.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, users are notified of any changes in device status, allowing for immediate action if necessary.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with additional sensors for more detailed network analytics.
• Create capabilities that respond to device status changes, such as restarting devices automatically.
• Implement voice alerts via smart speakers for immediate notifications.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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