Question 1

How do I install the synthwave-hass theme on Home Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Download the synthwave.yaml file to your themes directory using wget or manually, then update configuration.yaml with the frontend theme include. Follow the README's step-by-step guide for exact commands and restart Home Assistant.

Question 2

Is synthwave-hass compatible with the latest Home Assistant version?

Accepted Answer

Since the project is no longer maintained, compatibility is not guaranteed. You may need to rely on community patches via pull requests or adjust the theme manually for new versions.

Question 3

Synthwave-hass vs built-in Home Assistant themes, which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Built-in themes are better for reliability, ease of use, and active support, but synthwave-hass offers a unique retro aesthetic for customization. Choose based on whether you value visual flair over maintenance.

Question 4

How can I customize the colors in synthwave-hass?

Accepted Answer

Edit the synthwave.yaml file directly for basic changes, or use the synthwave-hass-extras package mentioned in the README for more advanced styling options like additional effects.

Question 5

Does synthwave-hass work with all Lovelace card types?

Accepted Answer

It should work with most standard cards, but as an unmaintained theme, newer or custom card types might not be styled correctly. Check community forums for reported compatibility issues.

Question 6

Why did the synthwave-hass project stop being maintained?

Accepted Answer

The maintainer lost time and interest, and Home Assistant's native theming features made the project partially redundant, as stated in the README's project status section.

Question 7

How to fix synthwave-hass theme not appearing in Home Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the themes directory exists, configuration.yaml has the correct frontend theme include line, and restart Home Assistant. Double-check file permissions and YAML syntax if issues persist.

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