Countdown Widget

The Countdown Widget tracks the time remaining until a specific date or event.

Description

Whether it’s a holiday, a deadline, or just an oven timer, this widget counts down (or up!) in real-time. It can trigger actions when the timer reaches zero.

Key Features

• Flexible Targets:
  • Fixed Date: Set a specific timestamp (e.g., “2024-12-25 00:00:00”).
  • Entity-Based: Use a sensor’s timestamp (e.g., timer.oven_timer, calendar.next_event).
• Units: Customize which units to show (Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds).
• Completion Actions:
  • Message: Show custom text like “Time’s up!”.
  • Automation: Call a service (e.g., turn on a light, play a sound) or navigate to another dashboard page.

Configuration

target

• Mode: Countdown (to future) or Countup (time since past event).
• Source: Static Date or Entity State.

Visuals

• Units: Toggle specific time units on/off.
• Styling: Standard font and color controls.
• Conditional Styling: Change color when time runs low (e.g., turn Red when < 60 seconds).

Use Cases

• Kitchen Timer: Sync with an Alexa or Home Assistant timer.
• Event Tracker: “Days until Vacation”.
• Uptime Monitor: “System Online for: 12 days, 4 hours”.