Question 1

How do I add custom buttons for cleaning specific rooms?

Accepted Answer

Use the shortcuts option in YAML to define custom service calls for scripts, like script.clean_living_room, with icons and names as shown in the usage example. This allows one-touch access to room-based cleaning.

Question 2

Vacuum Card vs the default Home Assistant vacuum entity card?

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Vacuum Card adds live maps, custom actions, shortcuts, and animations, while the default card only shows basic state and controls. It's more feature-rich but requires manual configuration and JavaScript.

Question 3

Can I display a live map from my robot vacuum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, set the 'map' option to a camera entity ID that streams the map, and adjust the refresh interval. This integrates directly if your vacuum exposes a map camera in Home Assistant.

Question 4

Does Vacuum Card work with any vacuum brand?

Accepted Answer

It relies on standard Home Assistant vacuum services, so compatibility depends on your vacuum's integration; check the supported models list in the README, but custom actions can help bridge gaps.

Question 5

How can I show maintenance stats like filter life?

Accepted Answer

Use the stats object in YAML to display attributes like filter_left with custom units and labels, or pull data from sensor entities using value_template for calculated values.

Question 6

What if my vacuum doesn't support all standard services?

Accepted Answer

Override default actions with custom service calls via the actions object, but some card features may be limited if key services are missing, requiring workarounds in Home Assistant automations.

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