From e987673d5558fa044566ce2278819b0d0e61f16a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "J. Nick Koston" Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 01:04:58 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add my links to network browsers (#38890) Co-authored-by: c0ffeeca7 <38767475+c0ffeeca7@users.noreply.github.com> --- source/_integrations/dhcp.markdown | 9 +++++++++ source/_integrations/ssdp.markdown | 9 +++++++++ source/_integrations/zeroconf.markdown | 7 +++++++ 3 files changed, 25 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/_integrations/dhcp.markdown b/source/_integrations/dhcp.markdown index d41cb4c7fa1..2a2a99c5c04 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/dhcp.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/dhcp.markdown @@ -22,3 +22,12 @@ This {% term integration %} is by default enabled, unless you've disabled or rem # Example configuration.yaml entry dhcp: ``` + +## Troubleshooting + +### DHCP Browser + +The **DHCP Browser** displays devices discovered by Home Assistant using various network methods, such as DHCP, ARP + PTR lookups, and router-based device trackers. When a device connects to the network and requests an IP address via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Home Assistant can automatically detect it. All devices discovered through these methods will appear in the DHCP Browser. + +To open the DHCP Browser, go to: +{% my config_dhcp title="**Settings** > **System** > **Network** > **DHCP Browser**" %} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/source/_integrations/ssdp.markdown b/source/_integrations/ssdp.markdown index 7ffa6516953..77a1c8c137d 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/ssdp.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/ssdp.markdown @@ -23,6 +23,15 @@ This integration is by default enabled, unless you've disabled or removed the [` ssdp: ``` +## Troubleshooting + +### SSDP/UPnP Browser + +The **SSDP/UPnP Browser** displays devices discovered by Home Assistant using SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol), a core part of the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) standard. Devices like smart TVs, media servers, and printers often use SSDP to announce themselves on the network. Home Assistant listens for these broadcasts to automatically detect compatible devices. + +To open the SSDP/UPnP Browser, go to: +{% my config_ssdp title="**Settings** > **System** > **Network** > **SSDP Browser**" %} + ## Discovered integrations The following integrations are automatically discovered by the SSDP integration: diff --git a/source/_integrations/zeroconf.markdown b/source/_integrations/zeroconf.markdown index 4bcb7d5fc1a..5db322505a1 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/zeroconf.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/zeroconf.markdown @@ -33,6 +33,13 @@ IPv6 will automatically be enabled if one of the selected interfaces has an IPv6 ## Troubleshooting +### Zeroconf Browser + +The **Zeroconf Browser** shows devices discovered by Home Assistant using Zeroconf (also known as mDNS or Bonjour). This method allows devices to advertise their services on the local network without needing a central directory. Home Assistant actively searches for specific services using Zeroconf, and any matching devices will appear in this browser. + +To open the Zeroconf Browser, go to: +{% my config_zeroconf title="**Settings** > **System** > **Network** > **Zeroconf Browser**" %} + ### Integrations relying on Zeroconf traffic are unresponsive Some integrations rely on Zeroconf traffic to work, for example, the [HomeKit](/integrations/homekit/) integration.