Guard Dog

[Norien]

perfect for when doorbell is pushed & away or vacation mode is on
CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#96

https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/blob/master/sounds/dog-barking-2-bullmastiff.mp3
https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/blob/master/sounds/german-shephard.mp3

[CCOSTAN]

I went with the Bull Mastiff. :)

[CCOSTAN]

Just realized today that a snooze is needed if hooked to the front door. Quick way to tell Alexa to silence the dogs for a time period.

[Norien]

Also need to make sure if doorbell is pressed twice in a row I won't get 2 notifications and the mp3 won't start then stop then start

[CCOSTAN]

That's a really easy one to solve. I just disable the automation for 1 minute.

https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/blob/master/automation/dash_buttons.yaml#L10-L19

[Norien]

Guard dog is working if doorbell is pressed and nobody is home

https://github.com/Norien/Home-Assistant-Config/blob/master/packages/doorbell.yaml

Just have to add Media player volume set so it's max