Bronze Integration Achieved with Samsung TV

S.C.O.R.E. → Entertainment → TV & Gaming

Overview

This integration allows seamless interaction between Home Assistant and Samsung Smart TVs, enhancing the entertainment experience at home. By achieving bronze status, users can now easily control their TV settings and access media content through Home Assistant.

Benefits

• Simplified access to TV controls from a centralized system.
• Enhanced capability capabilities, such as turning on the TV when entering a room.
• Ability to control media playback and settings through voice commands.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to integrate Samsung Smart TVs with Home Assistant, enabling users to control their TV through capability. This results in a more cohesive and user-friendly entertainment experience.

Preconditions

• Samsung Smart TV connected to the home network.
• Home Assistant set up and running.
• Home Assistant integration for Samsung Smart TV enabled.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Sonos.
• Device installed and reachable: Samsung | UN50TU8000FXZA.

Actors

• Homeowner managing the entertainment system
• Family members enjoying shared movie nights
• Guests using the TV during gatherings

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a family member enters the living room or a specific time is reached for scheduled viewing.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Presence Detected] -->|check| B{{Is TV Off?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Turn On TV]
    C --> D[Set Channel/Source]
    B -->|No| E[Check Media Playback]
    E -->|Playback Stopped| F[Resume Playback]
    E -->|Playback Active| G[Adjust Volume]

Workflow Description

1. Presence Detection

The system detects when a family member enters the living room.

2. Check TV Status

The system checks if the Samsung TV is currently powered off.

3. Power On TV

If the TV is off, it will be powered on automatically.

4. Set Media Source

The system sets the preferred media source or channel based on user preferences.

5. Adjust Playback

If media is already playing, the system can adjust the volume or resume playback.

Postconditions

The Samsung TV is powered on, set to the correct media source, and ready for viewing, enhancing the entertainment experience.

Optional Enhancements

• Add voice control capabilities through Amazon Echo Devices.
• Integrate with Plex Media Server for enhanced media management.
• Implement scheduled viewing times for popular shows.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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