Real-World Event Detection for Home Safety

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

The new event entity allows various home integrations to detect and relay real-world events such as motion, smoke, or water leaks. This capability enhances home safety and provides homeowners with immediate alerts to potential dangers, ensuring a proactive approach to security.

Benefits

• Immediate notifications of detected events, allowing for quick responses to potential threats.
• Integration with existing home capability systems to trigger safety protocols automatically.
• Increased peace of mind for homeowners, knowing their home is monitored for unusual activities.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to enable seamless communication between home monitoring devices and the homeowner. By detecting and reporting events in real-time, it fosters a safer living environment and allows for timely interventions.

Preconditions

• Integration with a compatible home capability platform like Home Assistant.
• Installation of sensors capable of detecting relevant events (e.g., motion, smoke, water).
• Configuration of notification settings to alert homeowners.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Motion Detection.

Actors

• Homeowner receiving alerts
• Family members responding to notifications
• Guests who may need guidance in case of an emergency

Trigger

The capability is initiated when a sensor detects a specific event, such as motion, smoke, or water presence.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Sensor Detects Event] -->|send alert| B{Event Logged?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Notify Homeowner]
    C --> D[Trigger Safety Protocols]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Event Detection

A sensor detects an event, such as motion or smoke.

2. Log the Event

The event is logged into the home capability system for tracking.

3. Send Notification

An alert is sent to the homeowner’s device, informing them of the detected event.

4. Trigger Automated Response

If configured, the system triggers automated safety protocols, such as lights flashing or alarms sounding.

5. User Response

Homeowner or family members can acknowledge the alert and take appropriate action.

Postconditions

The homeowner is informed of the detected event, and appropriate actions are taken based on the nature of the incident.

Optional Enhancements

• Integration with a home security service for professional monitoring.
• Customizable response actions based on different event types.
• Enhanced analytics to track event history and patterns.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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