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🛡️ AdGuard Control Hub Wiki
Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for AdGuard Control Hub - the ultimate Home Assistant integration for AdGuard Home!
🚀 Quick Start
New to AdGuard Control Hub? Start here:
- Installation Guide - Get up and running in minutes
- Configuration - Set up your AdGuard Home connection
- Dashboard Setup - Create beautiful control panels
- Automation Examples - Automate your network management
📖 Documentation Sections
🔧 Setup & Configuration
- Installation Guide - HACS and manual installation methods
- Configuration - Connection settings and advanced options
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
🎛️ Usage & Examples
- Dashboard Examples - Lovelace cards and controls
- Automation Examples - Real-world automation scenarios
- Service Reference - Complete service documentation
🛠️ Advanced Topics
- API Reference - Technical API documentation
- Development Guide - Contributing and development setup
- Contributing - How to contribute to the project
✨ What Makes AdGuard Control Hub Special?
🎯 Complete Network Control
Unlike basic integrations, AdGuard Control Hub gives you granular control over every aspect of your network filtering:
- Individual Device Management - Every AdGuard client becomes a controllable Home Assistant entity
- Service-Level Blocking - Block specific services (YouTube, Netflix, Gaming) per device
- Automated Parenting - Time-based restrictions that adjust automatically
- Emergency Access - One-click temporary unblock for urgent situations
🏠 Home Assistant Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your smart home:
- Rich Entity Support - Switches, sensors, binary sensors for comprehensive monitoring
- Dashboard Ready - Beautiful, customizable Lovelace cards
- Automation Paradise - Perfect for presence detection, scheduling, and family management
🛡️ Security & Privacy
Self-hosted solution with enterprise-grade features:
- Complete Privacy - Host on your own Gitea server
- CI/CD Pipeline - Automated testing and security scanning
- Professional Quality - Code quality tools and comprehensive testing
🎬 Real-World Use Cases
👨👩👧👦 Family Management
- Bedtime Routines - Automatically block entertainment apps at bedtime
- Homework Time - Restrict social media during study hours
- Weekend Rules - Different internet policies for weekends vs school nights
💼 Work Productivity
- Focus Mode - Block distracting websites during work hours
- Meeting Mode - Ensure stable connection by blocking bandwidth-heavy services
- Break Time - Temporary access to social media during lunch breaks
🏠 Smart Home Automation
- Presence-Based Rules - Different restrictions when family is away
- Guest Network Control - Automatic policies for visitor devices
- Device-Specific Rules - Different policies for different types of devices
📊 Features Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-Discovery | Automatically finds and creates entities for all AdGuard clients |
| Service Blocking | Block specific services (YouTube, Netflix, Gaming) per client |
| Time Scheduling | Different rules for different times of day/week |
| Emergency Override | Temporary unblock for urgent internet access |
| Bulk Operations | Update multiple devices simultaneously |
| Real-time Stats | Monitor DNS queries and blocking effectiveness |
| Dashboard Integration | Beautiful Lovelace cards for easy control |
🤝 Getting Help
- Troubleshooting Guide - Solutions to common problems
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs or request features
- Discussions - Community support and ideas
📝 Latest Updates
Check the Changelog for the latest features and improvements.
Ready to transform your network management? Let's get started with the Installation Guide! 🚀