# CarHA — Car HA Car Dashboard control

> Car HA Car Dashboard control (iPhone/iPad app by Veghes Lucian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carha/id6779731608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Veghes Lucian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779731610)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Romanian
- Released: 2026-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carha/id6779731608/reviews.md

## What is CarHA?

CarHA lets you control your Home Assistant smart home directly from your car's touch screen while driving.

Configure buttons for lights, switches, covers, and any Home Assistant entity. Monitor sensors, battery levels, water tanks, and power consumption — all from your car dashboard with large, color-coded buttons designed for driving.

FEATURES
- Control any Home Assistant switch, light, or automation
- Monitor sensors in real time with WebSocket updates
- Fully customizable tabs and buttons with colored icons
- Supports multiple Home Assistant instances
- Geofence zones — get notified or trigger automations automatically when you arrive near home, work, or any location
- iOS Widget — check battery and sensor status from your home screen
- Backup & Restore — export and import your configuration
- Works over local network or remote connection (Tailscale, Nabu Casa)
- No cloud, no subscriptions — connects directly to your server

REQUIREMENTS
- A running Home Assistant instance
- Home Assistant URL and Long-Lived Access Token
- iPhone with iOS 16+
- A car with a compatible car dashboard system

CarHA is not affiliated with Nabu Casa, Inc. or the Home Assistant project.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-09-08

•  Configuration no longer resets after app updates
•  Geofence radius sliders now work correctly
•  Import configuration from file (in addition to clipboard)
•  Timer entities now supported in dashboard
•  All interface text now in English
• Custom geofence notification message now saves correctly

### 1.5 — 2026-09-02

• Geofence zones now support dual radius: outer radius for notifications, inner radius for automatic execution
• Configurable execution mode per zone: By Proximity, By Time, or Both
• Custom notification message per geofence zone
• Countdown timer displayed when geofence action is confirmed

### 1.4 — 2026-08-29

• Geofence delay: set a countdown timer before actions are executed after confirmation
• Live Activity countdown shown on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
• Notifications no longer bring CarHA to foreground when confirmed
• CarPlay icons now display correctly in all tab configurations
• Improved CarPlay interface refresh performance

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-13

Fixed icons not displaying in CarPlay when a tab contains mixed button types (sensors and toggles)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-01

- Geofence zones — automatic actions when you arrive near home or any location
- Real-time WebSocket updates in car dashboard
- iOS Widget for quick sensor status on home screen
- Backup & Restore — export and import your configuration
- Bug fixes and improvements

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