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Yahoo Finance Stock Display for AWTRIX 3
Monitor your favorite stocks, cryptocurrencies, and market indices in real-time directly on your AWTRIX LED matrix display.
This Home Assistant Blueprint integrates seamlessly with the Yahoo Finance integration to show live stock data with intelligent visual feedback.

π¨ Visual Feedback
- π’ Green display when stock is gaining (above threshold)
- π΄ Red display when stock is losing (below threshold)
- βͺ White display for neutral movement
β¨ Key Features
- Real-time price updates with automatic refresh every 15 minutes
- Dynamic trend indicators with animated arrows (up/down/neutral)
- Customizable threshold for color changes (default 0.2%)
- Multi-asset support: stocks, crypto (BTC, ETH), ETFs, and market indices
- Multi-device support: send to multiple AWTRIX displays simultaneously
- Configurable currency symbols (β¬, $, Β£, Β₯, or custom)
- Adjustable scroll speed and display lifetime
- No coding required: simple blueprint configuration through UI
π Display Format
AAPL 150.25β¬ (+2.5%)
Shows: Stock symbol, current price with currency, percentage change with color coding
π― Perfect For
- Day traders monitoring positions
- Long-term investors tracking portfolio
- Crypto enthusiasts watching Bitcoin/Ethereum
- Market watchers following indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ)
- Anyone wanting ambient market awareness
π§ Requirements
- Home Assistant 2024.6.0 or newer
- AWTRIX 3 device with MQTT configured
- Yahoo Finance integration (via HACS)
π Easy Setup
Set it up once through Home Assistant's blueprint interface and let it run automatically in the background. No manual updates, no coding, just real-time market data on your display.
FLOW CONFIGURATION
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QUICK SETUP
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Prerequisites:
β’ AWTRIX 3 device connected via MQTT
β’ Yahoo Finance integration from HACS
β’ Stock sensor configured (e.g., sensor.yahoofinance_aapl)
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INSTALLATION
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1. Import Blueprint
Settings β Automations & Scenes β Blueprints β Import Blueprint
URL: https://github.com/Raythekool/ha-awtrix-yahoofinance-stock
2. Create Automation
Settings β Automations β Create β Use blueprint β AWTRIX Stock Display
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REQUIRED PARAMETERS
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AWTRIX Device........: Select your Ulanzi TC001
Stock Sensor.........: sensor.yahoofinance_aapl
Stock Symbol.........: AAPL (keep it short!)
App Name.............: stock_aapl (unique for each stock)
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OPTIONAL PARAMETERS (defaults)
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Threshold............: 0.2% (color change sensitivity)
Lifetime.............: 900s (15 min auto-refresh)
Currency.............: β¬ (or $, Β£, Β₯)
Scroll Speed.........: 100 (higher = faster)
Repeat...............: 1 (display times)
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QUICK EXAMPLES
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Example 1: Apple Stock
Sensor: sensor.yahoofinance_aapl
Symbol: AAPL
App: stock_apple
Currency: $
Display: AAPL 150.25$ (+2.1%)
Example 2: Bitcoin
Sensor: sensor.yahoofinance_btc_usd
Symbol: BTC
App: stock_bitcoin
Currency: $
Threshold: 1.0% (crypto volatility)
Display: BTC 45000$ (-3.5%)
Example 3: S&P 500
Sensor: sensor.yahoofinance_spy
Symbol: S&P500
App: stock_sp500
Display: S&P500 4850$ (+0.3%)
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MULTIPLE STOCKS
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Create separate automations with unique app names:
Stock 1: stock_aapl
Stock 2: stock_tsla
Stock 3: stock_btc
They'll automatically cycle on your display!
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COLOR CODING
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π’ Green: Gain > threshold
π΄ Red: Loss > threshold
βͺ White: Within threshold range
Threshold recommendations:
Stocks.......: 0.2% (default)
Crypto.......: 1.0-2.0% (volatile)
Indices......: 0.1% (stable)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Not displaying?
β Developer Tools β States β Check sensor value
β Automations β Find stock automation β Run manually
β Settings β System β Logs β Look for update messages
Wrong colors?
β Check price change vs threshold setting
β Lower threshold for more sensitivity
Text too long?
β Use short symbols (AAPL not Apple Inc.)
β Increase scroll speed (150-200)
β Remove currency symbol
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PRO TIPS
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β Keep symbols SHORT for 8x32 display
β Match threshold to asset volatility
β Lifetime = 0 for always visible
β Create themed portfolios
β Monitor logs first few days to tune
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SUPPORT
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GitHub: https://github.com/Raythekool/ha-awtrix-yahoofinance-stock
Issues: https://github.com/Raythekool/ha-awtrix-yahoofinance-stock/issues
Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/raythekool
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-- Flow first published on February 6, 2026, last updated on February 6, 2026 at 11:34.