Question 1

How to install Lovelace RPi Monitor Card without HACS?

Accepted Answer

Download the latest release of rpi-monitor-card.js from GitHub, place it in your Home Assistant www directory, and add a resource entry in ui-lovelace.yaml pointing to the local file, as outlined in the README's manual installation section.

Question 2

Can I use this card for non-Raspberry Pi devices?

Accepted Answer

No, it's specifically designed for Raspberry Pis using the RPi Reporter Daemon's sensor data. The card expects specific attributes and MQTT topics from that daemon, so it won't work with generic Linux monitors or other hardware.

Question 3

What's the difference between the glance and full layout?

Accepted Answer

The glance layout is compact, showing key metrics like temperature and disk usage briefly, while the full layout provides more detailed data, including health indicators and extended attributes, ideal for in-depth monitoring—examples are in the README with screenshots.

Question 4

How to customize temperature thresholds in the card?

Accepted Answer

Override the default thresholds by adding a temp_severity object in the card's YAML configuration, specifying 'from', 'to', and 'color' values, as documented in the severity coloring section of the README.

Question 5

Lovelace RPi Monitor Card vs generic Home Assistant sensor cards: which is better?

Accepted Answer

This card is better for Raspberry Pi-specific monitoring with visual alerts and health indicators, while generic sensor cards offer more flexibility for diverse devices but lack tailored features like OS update warnings or daemon integration.

Question 6

Why is my RPi Monitor Card not showing any data?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the entity points to the correct sensor.rpi_monitor_{hostname} from the RPi Reporter Daemon, as other sensors won't work. Also, verify MQTT connectivity and that the daemon is running on the Raspberry Pi.

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