Keeping track of your laundry can be a hassle, but with Home Assistant, you can set up smart alerts to notify you when your washing machine starts and when it’s almost done. This guide will show you how to set up these alerts using a WiFi-enabled washing machine, specifically the Midea MF200W90WBW. However, this automation can be adapted for any WiFi device.
Getting Started
First, ensure your washing machine is integrated with Home Assistant. The Midea MF200W90WBW uses the Midea AC LAN integration. Once you have your device set up, you can create an automation to send alerts to your phone.
Home Assistant Automation
The following automation will send a notification to your phone when the washing machine starts and when it’s almost done. Here’s the code:
alias: Washing machine alerts
description: ""
trigger:
- platform: numeric_state
entity_id:
- sensor.washing_machine_time_remaining
for:
hours: 0
minutes: 0
seconds: 0
below: 2
id: AlertOff
- platform: state
entity_id:
- sensor.washing_machine_progress
to: Wash
id: AlertOn
enabled: true
from: Weight
- platform: state
entity_id:
- sensor.washing_machine_progress
to: Wash
id: AlertOn
enabled: true
from: unavailable
condition: []
action:
- if:
- condition: trigger
id:
- AlertOn
then:
- wait_template: "{{states('sensor.washing_machine_time_remaining') | float(0)}}"
continue_on_timeout: false
timeout: "300"
- choose:
- conditions:
- condition: trigger
id:
- AlertOff
sequence:
- service: notify.mobile_app_yoav_s_phone
data:
title: washing machine done
message: washing machine is done
enabled: true
- conditions:
- condition: trigger
id:
- AlertOn
sequence:
- service: notify.mobile_app_yoav_s_phone
data:
title: washing machine started
message: >-
washing machine started.
{{states('sensor.washing_machine_time_remaining')}} remaining
enabled: true
- delay:
hours: 0
minutes: 2
seconds: 0
milliseconds: 0
mode: single
Understanding the Automation
This automation consists of triggers and actions:
- Triggers: The automation triggers when the washing machine starts (sensor.washing_machine_progress changes to “Wash”) or when the remaining time goes below 2 minutes.
- Actions: The actions send a notification to your phone. The initial “if” condition ensures the time_remaining sensor has started ticking before sending the “started” alert.
Customizing the Automation
You can customize the automation to suit your device and preferences. For example, you might remove the initial “if” condition if your device doesn’t need a delay for the time_remaining sensor to update.
Conclusion
With this automation, you’ll never have to wonder about the status of your laundry again. Home Assistant makes it easy to set up smart alerts for any WiFi-enabled device, ensuring you stay informed and efficient.
