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HomeAssistant Panel Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: cgmaedplkoahdlkopogkamiippobfgpg

HomeAssistant Panel is a browser extension that docks a Home Assistant dashboard into a persistent sidebar. This allows users to monitor and interact with their smart home devices without leaving their current browser tab.

Developer:Tom Roberts
Version:1.0
Size:36.97KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

971

Rating

5.0

5 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The listing positions the extension as a persistent utility for Home Assistant users, enabling constant dashboard access via the Chrome side panel. It emphasizes simplicity, customizability, and integration with existing Home Assistant instances.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose sidebar utility for local IoT dashboards.

Review-backed pain points

No negative review-backed pain points found.

Observed feature gaps

Requires configuration changes (use_x_frame_options) in Home Assistant settings, which may be a technical barrier for some users.

Tags
HomeAssistantSidebarSmart HomeDashboardIoT Control
Target users

- Home Assistant users

- Smart home enthusiasts

- Automation power users

Primary use cases

- Monitoring smart home status

- Quick access to home controls

- Managing home automation dashboards

Positive themes

- Stability

- Simplicity

- Faster performance compared to popup-based alternatives

Negative themes

- None identified

Observed friction

- None; the product is free.

Evidence boundary: Based on store listing technical documentation and positive user feedback regarding stability and ease of use. The sample size of public reviews is small, though current feedback is uniformly positive.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

None identified.

Reliability

None identified; reviews explicitly mention stability.

Privacy

None identified.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0

- Size: 36.97KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Persistent side-panel in chrome. Keep your HomeAssistant dashboard visible while you continue browsing. Point to any dashboard or create one in HomeAssisstant just for this extension. Fully customisable. At first, the extension uses the default URL: http://homeassistant.local:8123 to connect to your instance. If this fails then you will be shown the config screen to set your URL. URL can be configured anytime by accessing the extension options. Note: You must set use_x_frame_options to false in your HomeAssistant's configuration.yaml http: use_x_frame_options: false

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

HomeAssistant sidebarHomeAssistant Chrome extensionSmart home dashboard side panel

Comparison

HomeAssistant popup vs sidebarHomeAssistant control extension

Problem

HomeAssistant dashboard accessSmart home monitoring

Alternative

HomeAssistant browser integration

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FAQ

What is HomeAssistant Panel mainly used for?
HomeAssistant Panel is a browser extension that docks a Home Assistant dashboard into a persistent sidebar. This allows users to monitor and interact with their smart home devices without leaving their current browser tab.
What market signals stand out?
Early or small audience with limited review base. Last known update: 05/05/2024.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

HomeAssistant Panel screenshot
HomeAssistant Panel screenshot

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