RESEARCH REPORT

Home Assistant
Blueprints

Reusable automation templates turning 2 million smart homes into configurable, shareable powerhouses — no YAML expertise required.

March 2026 · 8 Sources · home-assistant.io
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By the Numbers

2M+
Active HA Installations Worldwide
3
Supported Domains: Automation, Script, Template
2020
Year Blueprints Were Introduced (v2020.12)
1-Click
Import from Forum, GitHub, or Gists
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What Are Blueprints?

  • YAML-based templates that encapsulate automation logic with configurable inputs
  • Define general behavior once — leave specific details (devices, thresholds) for the user
  • Create unlimited independent automations from one template
Think cookie-cutter 🍪
The shape (logic) is fixed. You choose the dough (devices & settings).
Changes to a blueprint automatically propagate to every automation based on it after reload.
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How Blueprints Work

Import flow: Settings → Automations → Blueprints → Import Blueprint → paste URL → Preview → Done.

Most Popular Blueprints

💡 Motion-Activated Lights

Controls lights with motion sensors, sun position, and lux values. The most common use case.

📷 Frigate Notifications

Camera snapshots on motion with AI-powered descriptions. By SgtBatten.

🔋 Low Battery Detection

Scans all battery sensors and notifies when any device drops below a set threshold.

🌅 Wake-Up Sunrise Alarm

Gradual brightness & color temperature change for a natural alarm experience.

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Evolution Since 2020

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Community & Ecosystem

  • Blueprint Exchange — Official HA Community forum section for sharing
  • Awesome HA Blueprints — Curated, tested collection by EPMatt & community
  • GitHub & Gists — Import blueprints directly from any public repo
Notable Authors
Blacky (Sensor Light), SgtBatten (Frigate), SirGoodenough (multi-device library) — prolific contributors updating frequently based on community feedback.
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Challenges & Caveats

  • Discoverability — Finding blueprints still requires leaving the HA UI for forums
  • Single-entity limit — One blueprint = one automation/script/template entity only
  • Breaking updates — Re-importing an incompatible blueprint can break automations
  • Performance — Complex blueprints (10,000+ lines) can strain smaller hardware
"Taking control" converts a blueprint into a regular automation — this is a one-way operation that can't be reversed.
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