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Using Home Assistant's dashboard capabilities, the author built a minimal control panel that replaced the need for dedicated gadgets, reduced desk clutter, and provided quick access to meeting schedules and office controls — all at no extra cost. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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