From f110d08171b20a069a192683a9c8d7987818998b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Austin Mroczek Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:55:28 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Improve TotalConnect instructions (#19681) Co-authored-by: Franck Nijhof --- source/_integrations/totalconnect.markdown | 14 ++++++-------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/totalconnect.markdown b/source/_integrations/totalconnect.markdown index c5396d8b9c3..45dd9ad2334 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/totalconnect.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/totalconnect.markdown @@ -17,16 +17,14 @@ ha_platforms: The `totalconnect` integration provides connectivity with TotalConnect alarm systems used by many alarm companies. +## Prerequisites + +Log in to the [TotalConnect website](https://totalconnect2.com) and create a "standard" Total Connect user account specifically for use with Home Assistant. It should not have full administrative privileges. + +Give the user access to your Location. Give the user a usercode, usually a 4 digit number. + {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} -To find your TotalConnect location number: - - - Use a web browser to log in to the TotalConnect website as the administrator. - - Click on your location. - - The URL shows the location number after "mylocation/" like this `https://totalconnect2.com/home/mylocation/123456`. - -You are highly encouraged to create a Total Connect user account specifically for Home Assistant. It should not have full administrative privileges. - ## Automation example ```yaml