To-Do List Integration for Home Capability

S.C.O.R.E. → Organization → Scheduling

Overview

The new To-Do List capability simplifies task management within smart homes, allowing users to create, share, and manage tasks seamlessly across integrated devices. This integration enhances organization and ensures that household responsibilities are tracked efficiently.

Benefits

• Easily manage household tasks and responsibilities in one central location.
• Enable collaboration among family members by sharing tasks and to-do lists.
• Receive automated reminders and notifications for upcoming tasks.

Intent

The To-Do List capability serves to streamline household management by providing a shared platform for task organization. It fosters collaboration among family members and ensures that important tasks are not overlooked.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant is installed and operational.
• User has access to Home Assistant and necessary integrations.
• Internet connection is available for cloud-based features.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: ESPHome.
• Device installed and reachable: RainMachine Version 2 (API 4.6.1).

Actors

• Homeowner managing household tasks
• Family member adding or completing tasks
• Guest receiving shared task notifications

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a new task is added or when a scheduled reminder for a task occurs.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[New Task Added] -->|check| B{{Task Scheduled?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Notify Family Members]
    C --> D[Task Listed in To-Do]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Add New Task

User inputs a new task into the To-Do List through the Home Assistant interface.

2. Assign Task

User assigns the task to a specific family member or sets it as a shared task.

3. Set Due Date

User sets a due date and time for task completion, which will trigger reminders.

4. Send Notifications

Upon reaching the due date, notifications are sent to the assigned family member.

5. Mark as Completed

Once the task is completed, the assigned member marks it as done, updating the list for all users.

Postconditions

The task is either completed and marked off or remains active in the To-Do List for future attention.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice commands for adding tasks via smart speakers.
• Link tasks to specific rooms or areas in the home for better organization.
• Implement recurring tasks for regular household chores.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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