Home Assistant Guide

What Does This Script Do?

This script sends a command via notification to your Android phone that sets an alarm instantly at your specified time. You can use this for:

• Automatically setting your morning alarm
• Scheduling alarms based on your calendar or events
• Triggering alarms when specific conditions are met
• Remote alarm adjustments without manually handling your phone

How to Add This Script to Home Assistant

1. Copy the Script YAML below:
   

   
   alias: Set Alarm on Android Phone
   description: Set an alarm on a selected Android device via Home Assistant Companion App.
   fields:
     target_phone:
       name: Target Phone
       description: The phone to send the alarm to.
       required: true
       selector:
         device:
           integration: mobile_app
     alarm_time:
       name: Alarm Time
       description: Time for the alarm (HH:MM:SS)
       required: true
       selector:
         time: {}
   sequence:
     - variables:
         hour: "{{ alarm_time.split(':')[0] | int }}"
         minute: "{{ alarm_time.split(':')[1] | int }}"
     - data:
         message: command_activity
         data:
           ttl: 0
           priority: high
           intent_package_name: com.google.android.deskclock
           intent_action: android.intent.action.SET_ALARM
           intent_extras: >-
             android.intent.extra.alarm.HOUR:{{ hour }},android.intent.extra.alarm.MINUTES:{{ minute }},android.intent.extra.alarm.SKIP_UI:true
       action: notify.mobile_app_{{ device_attr(target_phone, 'name') | slugify }}
   mode: queued
   
   					     

2. Add the Script in Home Assistant:
   Go to Settings > Automations & Scenes > Scripts. Click Create Script, switch to Edit YAML, paste the code above, then click Save.
3. How to Use the Script:
   Call this script from automations or other scripts, specifying your phone and desired alarm time.
4. Example Usage in Automation:
   

    - service: script.set_android_alarm data: target_phone: "Pixel 7 Pro" alarm_time: "07:30" 

Note: Ensure the Home Assistant Companion app is installed and notifications are enabled on your Android phone.

Use Cases & Ideas

• Set your alarm automatically based on your schedule.
• Create dynamic wake-up routines that adapt to daily changes.
• Trigger alarms as reminders for tasks or events at home.
• Conveniently manage alarms remotely from your dashboard.