This page gives a high-level introduction to the YAML syntax used in Home Assistant. For a more detailed description and more examples, refer to the YAML Style Guide for Home Assistant developers.

Perfect for beginners, this tutorial walks you through the basics of editing, modifying, and verifying YAML files within Home Assistant.

Aug 5, 2023 · Learn YAML and harness the full power of Home Assistant to really blow your neighbours socks off! If you are looking to level up your YAML skills even further, check out The Comprehensive …

Jul 5, 2025 · Home Assistant dashboards can be edited in one of two modes: from the UI or via YAML files. Initially, UI mode may seem easier and more intuitive but once you dig in you’ll want the control …

🚀 A collection of Home Assistant guides, automation setups, and YAML configurations. This repository contains step-by-step tutorials for enhancing your smart home experience using Home Assistant.

Nov 14, 2025 · Its goal is simple but ambitious: let you describe automations in plain, readable English, and automatically generate the fully structured YAML that Home Assistant needs.

Aug 3, 2023 · Is There A Generic HA YAML Tutorial? Every YAML demo/tutorial I can find is someone doing a specific thing, and they don't explain half of what they're doing, why things can/can't be used …

One of the first major milestones to overcome is understanding the primary configuration file, configuration.yaml.

May 6, 2024 · A look at the home assistant Configuration.yaml file and understanding the basic structure and data types.

Learn how to safely modify YAML files, validate syntax, and restart services.