Hi everyone! I’m Armando, a solo developer from Mexico. I’m building DoLu Panel, a free Android app that turns a spare tablet or phone into a wall panel, and I’m getting ready to publish it on Google Play.
It started with Home Assistant, and I’m now adding openHAB support. That’s where I need you.
What it does:
- Shows your dashboard full screen (HABPanel or Main UI)
- Wakes up when you walk up to it, and sleeps when nobody’s around
- Connects directly over MQTT, and announces itself with Home Assistant-style MQTT discovery, so the openHAB Home Assistant binding should pick it up as a Thing automatically
- Lets your rules control brightness, volume and the screen
Being honest: openHAB support is new and hasn’t been tested with real users yet. Some things may not work on the first try, and finding them is exactly the point.
Why now: Google Play requires a closed test before launch, so I’m looking for testers for 14 days, starting November 2.
What you need:
- openHAB (ideally 5.x) with an MQTT broker, like Mosquitto
- An Android phone or tablet with Google Play
Sign up (until October 23): DoLu Panel — Inscripción de probadores / Tester sign-up
The app is free, with no ads and no account required. I’ll keep this thread updated, and I’m happy to answer questions here!