# Backyard

## Overview

The Backyard area covers the rear outdoor space with 47 entities. It includes a Eufy outdoor security camera, a TP-Link outdoor smart plug (EP40M) with two outlets (backyard lighting and HeatTrak mats), and a YoLink door sensor for the backyard entrance.

**Entity count:** 47 | **Floor:** Ground Floor

## Devices

| Device | Manufacturer | Model | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard (Eufy Camera) | Eufy Security | T8424 | eufy_security |
| Backyard Light | TP-Link | KS205 | tplink |
| Outdoor Smart Plug EP40M | TP-Link | EP40M (outdoor dual-outlet) | tplink |
| Unnamed EP40M Smart Plug_2 | TP-Link | EP40M (outlet 2) | tplink |
| HeatTrak Mats | TP-Link | EP40M (outlet — via parent) | tplink |
| Door Sensor (Backyard) | YoLink | DoorSensor | yolink |

## Lighting

| Entity | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard Light | TP-Link KS205 | General backyard light switch |

**Automation:** `Control Backyard Light` — automated control of the backyard light.

## Security / Cameras

| Entity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Backyard (Eufy T8424) | Outdoor security camera; firmware 2.1.1.5 |
| Backyard Alarm Panel | `alarm_control_panel.backyard` (armed_home) |
| Backyard Microphone | Switch to enable/disable camera microphone |
| Backyard Motion Detection Type | Select — Pet, Human, Vehicle, All Other |
| Backyard Motion Detection Sensitivity | Number entity |
| Door Sensor (YoLink) | Contact sensor on backyard door/gate |

**Camera features available:**
- Motion Detection (multiple type selectors)
- Siren on event
- Email on event
- FTP upload
- Push notifications

## Outdoor Power

| Entity | Notes |
|---|---|
| EP40M Outlet 1 (backyard) | Standard outdoor outlet |
| HeatTrak Mats | Heated driveway/walkway mat power |

## Notes / Gotchas

- The EP40M has two child outlets registered as separate devices under it. `HeatTrak Mats` is a child plug of `Outdoor Smart Plug EP40M`.
- The YoLink Door Sensor connects via the YoLink integration (cloud-based), not Zigbee or Z-Wave.
- Eufy cameras depend on the HomeBase in the basement — if the HomeBase goes offline, all Eufy entities become unavailable.

## Last Updated

2026-06-24