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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:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

934

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:

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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Screenshots

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