[Open source] A quick keyboard remote controller for HomeAssistant, Node-RED and Yamaha receivers

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Version
1.50
Update
July 7, 2024
Size
800KiB
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Users
332
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller Extension

v1.2: Changed HomeAssistant authentication to the new long-lived token methodology.

v1.3: Added support for Shift/Ctrl/Alt modifier keys (so you can now have Shift-A launching a script and Ctrl-Shift-Up turning on the volume)

v1.4: Removed redundant permissions, created privacy policy (we do not collect, store or share any information)

v1.41: Fix permissions

v1.50: Migrate to manifest v3

Open source.

Use your keyboard to easily and quickly control the Node-Red and HomeAssistant home automation platforms and network-enabled Yamaha receivers.

With Quickeys you can define key combinations to power up your receiver, change the volume or launch your personal HomeAssistant scripts. Create HTTP requests to access custom-made Node-Red events, and have them accessible through an integral Chrome popup!

Permissions: the extensions asks for access to all websites because I cannot know in advance what is the address of your Yamaha receiver or Homeassistant installation. The extension NEVER connects to the external internet.

-- Questions? Ideas? Bugs? Please LMK!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller", "description": "[Open source] A quick keyboard remote controller for HomeAssistant, Node-RED and Yamaha receivers", "version": "1.50", "icons" : { "128" : "res/icon_128.png" }, "options_page": "config.html", "action": { "default_title": "Quickeys", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension file

Select and download the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Quickeys - Home Automation Remote Controller extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tommy Jakobsen (ID: 00000074f80dc4e8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/12/2019 How is it possible to guess what command to be written.. hvis is not a good layout. no information about commands. but i would love the idea if Google assistent would work with this app.

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Aleksandar Zelic (ID: 00000092cbb3b08e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/20/2018 I was looking something to do this basic functions and this is GREAT solution as we always have chrome up and running. Thank you for this great extension.