Calculating Traffic to Work with Waze Integration in Home Assistant

Are you tired of wasting time stuck in traffic on your daily commute? With the Waze integration in Home Assistant, you can now get real-time traffic updates and optimize your route to work. In this article, we will explore how to set up the Waze integration and calculate travel time to multiple optional locations on demand.

Setting Up the Waze Integration

To start, make sure you have the Waze integration installed in Home Assistant. If not, follow the instructions on screen to complete the setup. Once installed, navigate to the 'Integrations' tab and select the Waze integration. Then, click on the three dots next to the integration entry and select 'Settings'. In the settings menu, toggle the button to disable polling.

Configuring the Destination

To configure the destination for your route calculation, you will need to set up an input select with multiple options. For example, you can create a list of possible destinations such as 'Home', 'Work', and 'Parents'. Then, use the flexible option to set a sensor value to the destination address.

Calculating Travel Time

Once you have configured your destination, you can calculate travel time using the Waze integration. To do this, use the `homeassistant.update_entity` service and define any trigger and condition you like. For example, you can set up an automation that updates the entity state every few minutes to reflect changes in traffic conditions.

Avoiding Toll Roads and Ferries

When using the Waze integration, you may want to avoid toll roads or ferries. To do this, select the 'Avoid Toll Roads?' and 'Avoid Ferries?' options when setting up your route calculation. Keep in mind that Waze will sometimes still route you over toll roads or ferries if a valid vignette/subscription is assumed.

Using Specific Routes

If you want to use a particular route or avoid a particular route, you can do so by using the string inputs for 'Substring'. For example, you can enter an entity id with latitude and longitude attributes, or a zone friendly name (case sensitive). Make sure to separate the coordinates with a comma.

In conclusion, setting up the Waze integration in Home Assistant allows you to get real-time traffic updates and optimize your route to work. By configuring the destination, calculating travel time, avoiding toll roads and ferries, and using specific routes, you can reduce your commute time and make your daily drive more enjoyable. With this article, you should be able to set up the Waze integration and start enjoying the benefits of a smarter commute today.

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