Android App Shortcuts

[fabrizioromanelli]

Describe the feature

Hi everyone!

I'd like to propose adding support for Android App Shortcuts or App Actions in the Home Assistant Companion app.

🔍 Context

Currently, on Samsung phones and many other Android devices, it's possible to automate tasks using routines (e.g., Bixby, Modes & Routines, Tasker, etc.). These tools allow you to define "if/then" automations and include an "Open app" or "App action" as a "then" step.

However, right now the Home Assistant Companion app only supports opening the app, without the ability to trigger a specific script, automation, or dashboard button directly from a routine.

🛠️ Feature Proposal

I'd like to add support for shortcuts that trigger specific actions, like:

• Running a predefined script (script.turn_on)
• Activating a scene
• Firing a custom automation
• Sending a webhook

This could be implemented using:

• ShortcutManagerCompat for static/dynamic shortcuts
• Intent extras to specify the action and target entity
• A lightweight ShortcutHandlerActivity to handle the shortcut intent and call the appropriate service via the Integration API

🚀 Benefit

This would greatly improve integration with Android system tools and allow users to:

• Trigger automations directly from homescreen shortcuts
• Use Samsung Modes & Routines to interact with their smart home
• Combine voice commands or Bixby routines with specific Home Assistant actions

Let me know your thoughts! I’d be happy to help prototype or contribute to this if it aligns with the project's direction.

Thanks 🙌

Use cases

I could use the shortcuts for performing Home Assistant actions via Samsung routines (or other automation apps).

Examples

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Anything else?

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