Control LEDs of UniFi Network Devices

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

Many smart home users find it challenging to manage the LED indicators on their network devices, which can be distracting or unnecessary. This capability allows homeowners to control the LEDs of supported UniFi network devices, enhancing convenience and customization in their smart home environment.

Benefits

• Reduce visual clutter by turning off unnecessary LEDs during the night.
• Easily identify device status at a glance by customizing LED colors.
• Enhance energy efficiency by managing power usage of LEDs.

Intent

This capability enables users to automate and personalize the LED indicators on their UniFi network devices. By customizing the LED settings, users can create a more aesthetically pleasing and functional home network environment.

Preconditions

• Supported UniFi network devices connected to the network.
• Home Assistant integration set up and configured.
• User has access to Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Unifi Networks.

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

User manually adjusts LED settings through Home Assistant or schedules a time for automatic changes.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User chooses LED settings] -->|check| B{{LED settings available?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Apply settings to devices]
    C --> D[LEDs updated as per user preference]
    B -->|No| E[Exit without changes]

Workflow Description

1. Access Home Assistant

The homeowner logs into their Home Assistant dashboard to manage device settings.

2. Select UniFi Devices

From the list of integrated devices, the user selects the UniFi network devices they wish to control.

3. Adjust LED Settings

The user modifies the LED settings, choosing to turn them on, off, or set specific colors.

4. Save Changes

After making adjustments, the user saves the changes, which are then applied to the selected devices.

5. Verify LED Status

The user checks the status of the LEDs to ensure they reflect the new settings.

Postconditions

The selected UniFi network devices have their LED indicators configured according to the user’s preferences, enhancing the overall network visibility and aesthetic.

Optional Enhancements

• Create capability rules to change LED settings based on time of day.
• Integrate voice control for managing LED settings using smart assistants.
• Use geofencing to automatically adjust LED settings when users are home or away.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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