Vogel’s MotionMount Control

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Overview

Vogel’s MotionMount allows homeowners to adjust their TV’s position with ease, enhancing viewing comfort and accessibility. This capability addresses the challenge of fixed TV mounts by providing flexibility for different seating arrangements and activities.

Benefits

• Easily reposition the TV for optimal viewing angles during movie nights or sports events.
• Enhances accessibility for family members with mobility challenges, allowing them to adjust the TV without assistance.
• Reduces glare and improves picture quality by adjusting the TV’s angle based on sunlight or room lighting.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to give users control over their TV mount’s position through capability and direct commands. This results in a personalized viewing experience tailored to the user’s needs and preferences.

Preconditions

• Vogel's MotionMount TV mount installed and configured.
• Home Assistant integration set up with the TV mount.
• Smartphone or device with Home Assistant app for remote access.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Sonos.
• Device installed and reachable: Sonos | Sonos One.

Actors

• Homeowner adjusting the TV for a movie night
• Family members seeking comfort while watching TV
• Guests wanting to optimize TV viewing during a gathering

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a user command via the Home Assistant app or a predefined capability event, such as when a specific media is played.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User Command] -->|check| B{{Is TV in desired position?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[No Action Needed]
    B -->|No| D[Adjust TV Position]
    D --> E[TV Positioned Correctly]
    C -->|Exit| F[End Process]

Workflow Description

1. User Sends Command

The homeowner uses the Home Assistant app to send a command to adjust the TV’s position.

2. Check Current Position

The system checks if the TV is already in the desired position.

3. Adjust TV Position

If the TV is not in the desired position, the system activates the MotionMount to adjust it accordingly.

4. Confirm Adjustment

The system confirms that the TV has been successfully repositioned.

5. Notify User

The homeowner receives a notification indicating that the TV is now in the correct position.

Postconditions

The TV is adjusted to the user’s preferred position, enhancing the overall viewing experience in the home.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice control via Google Home or Alexa for hands-free adjustments.
• Create automated routines to adjust the TV based on the time of day or specific activities.
• Enable remote access to control the TV mount from anywhere via Home Assistant.

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Source Examples

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