Home Assistant display the Linux way
I've seen many examples of people repurposing Android tablets to use as Home Assistant displays, and I have opinions. Of course I have opinions - I work in DevOps. Operating System They are always Android tablets. I've not even seen anyone try to use a SBC, or Linux. Touchscreen Perhaps this is why everyone selects Android without looking at alternatives. Touchscreen PCs aren't very common, unless you're talking about laptops, and why would you want an open laptop in your lounge? Display size Tablets are between 7" and 12". Come to think of it, I did once see a Youtuber repurpose a big TV from a school. I should find that sometime. Kiosk mode Fully Kiosk Browser on Android is free for limited functionality, with a watermark, or it has a cost for each device. You don't buy a licence for the software - you buy a licence for the software running on one device. Battery Batteries are always left in the devices. Good for when you have a power cut, or for instanc...