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82 lines
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# 🖧 Easy Computer Manager
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[](https://github.com/hacs/integration)
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[](./releases/)
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Easy Computer Manager is a custom integration for Home Assistant that allows you to remotely manage various aspects of
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your computer, such as sending Wake-On-LAN (WoL) packets, restarting the computer between different operating systems (
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if dual-boot), adjusting audio configurations, changing monitor settings, and more.
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## Features
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- Send Wake-On-LAN (WoL) packets to wake up a device.
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- Restart the computer between Windows and Linux (dual-boot systems).
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- Directly start the computer into Windows.
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- Put the computer into sleep mode.
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- Restart the computer.
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- Modify monitor configurations.
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- Start/Stop Steam Big Picture mode.
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- Adjust audio settings (volume, mute, input, output).
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- Display debug information for setup and troubleshooting.
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## Installation
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### Via HACS
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1. Install [HACS](https://hacs.xyz/) if not already installed.
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2. In Home Assistant, go to "HACS" in the sidebar.
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3. Click on "Integrations."
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4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select "Custom repositories."
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5. Paste the following URL in the "Repo" field: https://github.com/M4TH1EU/HA-EasyComputerManager
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6. Select "Integration" from the "Category" dropdown.
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7. Click "Add."
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8. Search for "easy_computer_manager" and click "Install."
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### Manually
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1. Download the latest release from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/M4TH1EU/HA-EasyComputerManager/).
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2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
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3. Copy the "custom_components/easy_computer_manager" directory to the "config/custom_components/" directory in your
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Home Assistant instance.
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# Preparing your computer (required)
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> [!CAUTION]
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> Before adding your computer to Home Assistant, ensure that it is properly configured.
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**See wiki page [here](https://github.com/M4TH1EU/HA-EasyComputerManager/wiki/Prepare-your-computer).**
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## Add Computer to Home Assistant
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1. In Home Assistant, go to "Configuration" in the sidebar.
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2. Select "Integrations."
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3. Click the "+" button to add a new integration.
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4. Search for "Easy Computer Manager" and select it from the list.
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5. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the integration, providing details such as the IP address, mac-adress, username,
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and password for the computer you want to add.
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6. Once configured, click "Finish" to add the computer to Home Assistant.
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> [!NOTE]
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> If you are managing a dual-boot computer, ensure that the "Dual boot system" checkbox is enabled during the configuration.
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## Usage
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After adding your computer to Home Assistant, you can use the provided services to manage it remotely. Explore the
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available services in the Home Assistant "Services" tab or use automations to integrate Easy Computer Manager into your
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smart home setup.
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## Services
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A detailed list of available services and their parameters can be found in the wiki [here](https://github.com/M4TH1EU/HA-EasyComputerManager/wiki/Services).
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## Troubleshooting
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If you encounter any issues during installation or configuration, refer to the troubleshooting section in
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the [Wiki](./wiki) or seek assistance from the Home Assistant community.
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## Contributions
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Contributions are welcome! If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a
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pull request on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/M4TH1EU/HA-EasyComputerManager).
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Happy automating with Easy Computer Manager! |