Homeassistant how to add photo for person on map: A step-by-step guide to personalize your Home Assistant map with photos

Adding a photo for a person on the map in Home Assistant can make your smart home interface more personal and visually appealing. It helps you to quickly identify family members or other individuals represented on the map. Follow these simple steps to add a photo for a person on your Home Assistant map:

1. First, ensure you have the Home Assistant set up properly and running smoothly. You need to have a user account that has access to the configuration files.

2. Next, you will need to upload the photo you want to use for the person. You can do this by navigating to the `/config/www` directory in your Home Assistant installation. If this directory doesn’t exist, simply create it.

3. Once you are in the `www` directory, upload the image file you want to use. Make sure the image is in a supported format (like JPEG or PNG) and ideally, the file name should be simple and without spaces, such as `person_photo.jpg`.

4. Now, you need to edit the `configuration.yaml` file to associate the image with the specific person. Navigate back to the Home Assistant configuration directory and open the `configuration.yaml` file in a text editor.

5. Look for the `person` section in the `configuration.yaml` file. If it doesn’t exist, you can create one. Here is an example of how to add a person with an associated photo:

```yamlperson: - name: John Doe id: john_doe picture: /local/person_photo.jpg```Make sure to replace `John Doe` with the name of the person you are adding and `john_doe` with a unique ID.

6. Save the changes to the `configuration.yaml` file and restart your Home Assistant instance for the changes to take effect.

7. After Home Assistant restarts, navigate to the map view in your dashboard. You should see the person represented by the photo you uploaded and configured.

8. If you encounter any issues, double-check the file path and ensure that the image file has been uploaded correctly. You may also want to clear your browser cache to see the updates.

By following these steps, you can add personalized photos for individuals on your Home Assistant map, enhancing your home automation experience.

Tips 1:

Experiment with different picture styles or formats to see what works best for you!

FAQ

Q: Can I use animated images for the person on the map?A: Currently, Home Assistant supports static images only for person representation on the map.

Q: What size should the photo be for the best results?A: It's best to use images that are 150x150 pixels for optimal display.

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