Home Assistant Core 2022.6 Introduces 100 New Material Design Icons

Enhanced Customization with New Icons

The new icons include a wide range of options that depict various states and devices in a smart home setup. Notably, the icons representing the state of a light in 10% increments offer more detailed visual representation. This feature allows users to quickly understand the status of their lighting systems at a glance, making the overall experience more user-friendly and efficient.

Smart Home Device Icons

The update introduces icons for several smart home devices, enhancing the visual cues available to users. These include:

• Electric and Gas Meters: Icons that represent energy consumption and provide a clearer understanding of utility usage.
• Horizontal Blinds: Icons depicting the various states of horizontal blinds, aiding in the control and monitoring of window coverings.
• Fan with Timer: An icon representing a fan equipped with a timer, useful for scheduling and energy management.
• Heat Pump: A dedicated icon for heat pumps, reflecting the growing popularity of energy-efficient heating solutions.
• Roller Shades: Icons showing different states of roller shades, providing better control and monitoring of window treatments.
• Solar Panel Variant: A new icon variant for solar panels, representing the increasing adoption of solar energy in smart homes.

Accessing the New Icons

The new icons are part of Material Design Icons version 6.7.96. Users can view and copy these icons from the official Material Design Icons website. This update ensures that Home Assistant remains at the forefront of home automation, offering users the tools they need to create a fully customized and efficient smart home environment.