CCA Online Tools
Cover Control Automation (CCA)
Comprehensive Home Assistant Blueprint for Intelligent Cover Control
Key Features
- Time Control & Scheduling — Flexible time-based or calendar-based opening/closing with workday support
- Advanced Sun Shading — Multi-condition sun protection with azimuth, elevation, brightness, temperature, and weather
- Dynamic Sun Elevation — Seasonal auto-adjustment via template sensors
- Ventilation Management — Automatic response to tilted/open windows with lockout protection
- Cover Type Support — Blinds, roller shutters, awnings, and sunshades with automatic logic adaptation
- Manual Override Intelligence — Recognizes manual adjustments with configurable timeout
- Tilt Position Control — Up to 4 elevation-based tilt positions with Z-Wave compatibility
- Resident Detection — Privacy protection and sleep schedule integration
- Force Functions — Weather protection (rain, wind, frost) with background state tracking
- Force Pause — Suspend all movements while keeping state in sync
Quick Start (5 Steps)
- Create a Helper: Set up a text input helper with minimum 254 characters (Settings > Devices & Services > Helpers)
- Select Your Cover: Choose the blind or shutter to automate
- Enable Features: Activate the features you need (morning opening? Sun protection? Ventilation mode?)
- Configure Basics: Set opening/closing times and connect your sensors
- Test & Refine: Run the automation and adjust thresholds as needed
Essential Prerequisites
- Home Assistant 2024.10.0 or higher
- Text Helper with minimum 254 characters
- Cover entity with
current_positionattribute (or alternative position source) sun.sunentity enabled for sun-based features
Documentation
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| FAQ & Troubleshooting | Common questions, setup help, and troubleshooting |
| Changelog | Version history and release notes |
| Dynamic Sun Elevation Guide | Seasonal sun angle adaptation with template sensors |
| Time Control Visualization | Time scheduling configuration guide |
| Window Sun Angle | Sun angle calculation reference |
| Card Examples | Home Assistant dashboard card templates |
Online Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Configuration Validator | Validate your YAML configuration for errors and deprecated parameters |
| Trace Analyzer | Analyze automation traces to understand what happened |
| Trace Compare | Compare multiple traces side-by-side |
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