Overview
This capability allows your smart home system to respond to incoming SMS messages, enabling remote control and notifications. It enhances convenience and connectivity by integrating mobile communications into your home capability setup.
Benefits
- Receive alerts and notifications via SMS for important home events.
- Control smart devices remotely using simple text commands.
- Increase home security by receiving SMS alerts from sensors.
Intent
The purpose of this capability is to allow users to interact with their home capability system through SMS. This enables remote management and monitoring, ensuring users can stay connected with their home even when away.
Preconditions
- A compatible SMS gateway or service is set up.
- Home Assistant is configured to handle SMS events.
- Network connectivity for the home capability platform is established.
- Home Assistant installed and configured.
- Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
- Device installed and reachable: Unifi Networks.
Actors
- Homeowner sending SMS commands
- Family members receiving alerts
- Guests interacting with home capability
Trigger
An incoming SMS message received by the home capability system activates the capability.
Workflow Diagram
flowchart TD
A[Incoming SMS] -->|Check SMS content| B{{Valid Command?}}
B -->|Yes| C[Execute Command]
C --> D[Update Device Status]
B -->|No| E[Send Error Notification]
Workflow Description
1. Receive SMS
The home capability system listens for incoming SMS messages from a configured number.
2. Validate Command
The system checks if the SMS content matches a predefined command format.
3. Execute Command
If valid, the system executes the command, such as turning on lights or adjusting the thermostat.
4. Update Device Status
The system updates the status of the controlled devices and logs the action.
5. Send Confirmation
A confirmation SMS is sent back to the user, confirming the action taken.
Postconditions
The home capability system successfully processes the SMS command and updates the relevant devices or sends notifications as needed.
Optional Enhancements
- Integrate with voice recognition for hands-free SMS commands.
- Add support for multi-language SMS interactions.
- Create custom SMS responses based on user preferences.
Recommended Components
| Recommended Applications | Recommended Integrations | Recommended Devices |
|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | UniFi, Zigbee2MQTT | Unifi Networks |
Source Examples
- 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)