Ulanzi Clock to Smart Matrix Display using AWTRIX firmware and Home Assistant

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

My tutorial:
https://sites.google.com/view/ewwbananas/my-projects/awtrix

My case design to print:
https://www.printables.com/model/1383060-ulanzi-tc001-pixel-clock-awtrix-device-case

Setting up MQTT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImBv2mtaRR0&t=94s

LaMetric Icons for Awtrix:
https://developer.lametric.com/icons

GIthub Repo:
https://github.com/systemsNinja/homeassistant-blueprints

0:00 – Intro
0:17 – Flash Ulanzi with AWTRIX
0:51 – Configure Wi-Fi on AWTRIX
1:20 – Home Assistant Prep – MQTT & AWTRIX Integration
1:58 – Configure AWTRIX Time and MQTT Settings
2:58 – Validate AWTRIX Connected to Home Assistant
3:31 – Test AWTRIX Using Notifications
3:59 – Remove AWTRIX Stock Apps We Don’t Need
4:28 – How to Reboot AWTRIX After Removing Stock Apps
5:12 – Loading Home Assistant Blueprints as AWTRIX Apps
6:05 – Manually Loading Icons to the AWTRIX Device
6:44 – Testing Automation That Pushes AWTRIX App
6:59 – Loading LaMetric Icons Onto the AWTRIX Device
8:01 – Creating a Home Assistant Dashboard for the AWTRIX Device