homeassistant-pipboy-theme is a visual style for Home Assistant that looks like the classic Pip-Boy terminal from Fallout games. It changes the way your Home Assistant dashboard appears, giving it a retro computer screen look. This theme brings green monochrome colors, pixel fonts, and a simple, clean layout. It is designed for users who want to customize their smart home interface with a unique vintage feel.
You do not need to know how to code or use programming tools to apply this theme. The instructions below will guide you through the process in easy steps.
- Windows 10 or later
- A working installation of Home Assistant running on your local network or a cloud account
- Internet connection for downloading the theme files
- A web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to access Home Assistant
homeassistant-pipboy-theme works with standard Home Assistant installations. It does not affect your smart devices or automation rules. Its purpose is only to change the look of your dashboard.
Before applying the Pip-Boy theme, make sure you have Home Assistant set up and accessible on your computer or device.
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Open your Home Assistant web interface in the browser. It usually runs at
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Log in with your username and password.
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Make sure your user account has permission to change themes. If you have trouble, ask the person who manages your Home Assistant system.
Once you are logged in and ready, proceed to download the theme files you will need.
Visit the release page to get the theme files:
This link takes you to the page where the theme files are stored. Follow these steps:
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On the releases page, look for the latest release with the highest version number or the word "Latest."
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Click on the release to view assets.
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Find the theme file, usually named like
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Click the file and save it to an easy-to-find location on your Windows PC, such as your Desktop or Downloads folder.
After downloading the theme file, you need to load it into Home Assistant. Here’s how to do that step by step:
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In your Home Assistant interface, go to Settings > Dashboards or Configuration depending on your version.
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Find and open the section for Themes or Appearance.
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Look for an option to add or upload a new theme.
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Upload or paste the contents of the
pipboy-theme.yamlfile you downloaded.- If there is a text area for YAML, open the downloaded file in a text editor (such as Notepad), copy all the text, and paste it there.
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Save your changes.
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In your profile menu (top right corner with your icon or name), select the new theme from the Themes dropdown menu.
Once selected, your Home Assistant interface will change to the Pip-Boy style.
The Pip-Boy theme changes colors, fonts, and icons to match the Fallout terminal look. For advanced users, the YAML theme file can be edited to adjust colors or layout further. However, the default settings provide a consistent green monochrome terminal feel.
The theme works well on both desktop and mobile devices. The retro style uses simple shading and pixel fonts to keep the look authentic without slowing down your system.
If the theme does not appear:
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Make sure you selected the theme in your profile after uploading it.
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Clear your browser cache by pressing
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Confirm you uploaded the correct file format (
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Verify your Home Assistant version supports custom themes.
If something goes wrong with your Home Assistant interface after adding the theme, you can switch back to the default theme in your profile settings.
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Use Notepad or any simple text editor to open and view theme files.
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Download files through the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser for ease.
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Save downloaded files in a folder you can easily find later.
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Keep your Home Assistant web page open in one window or tab when making changes.
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Restart Home Assistant if the theme does not apply after upload.
Can I use this theme if I do not run Home Assistant on Windows?
Yes. The theme works inside Home Assistant’s web interface and works on any device that runs the interface.
Do I lose any functionality by using the Pip-Boy theme?
No. This theme only changes the look. All smart home functions stay the same.
Can I remove the Pip-Boy theme after applying it?
Yes. Simply change back to a default or another theme via your user profile.
Is this theme safe?
The theme file only contains colors and style rules. It does not run any programs or scripts.
For help and updates:
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Check the GitHub repository discussions or issues section.
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Look for advice from other users who have installed the theme.
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Keep the theme updated by revisiting the release page periodically for new versions.
Download the Pip-Boy Theme Here
