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📢 Zircon3D v2.2 Released! Check Out What’s New!

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  • Zircon3D Roadmap - What’s Next
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    This post shares our current development direction after the Zircon3D v2.2 release.

    Current Focus: Routing System

    After v2.2, our next development focus will be the routing system.

    The idea is to make Zircon3D able to visualize connected systems inside or around a building, such as Energy systems, solar panels, home batteries, EV chargers, main panels and inverters, water pipes, sewer lines, greenhouse irrigation systems, HVAC ducting or airflow paths, and other routing-style systems in the future.

    The goal is to make complex building data easier to understand visually from a 3D layout, showing where things are, how they are connected, and how data or resources flow through the system.

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    Visual Enhancement

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    Seasonal Plan

    Features actively in development or planned for the next seasonal releases, typically within the next 2–4 months.

    Current: 2026-S2

    • Routing System - Draw and visualize connected routes such as energy lines, wires, pipes, ducts, or irrigation paths in 3D.
    • Static Floating Card - Display static text, labels, notes, or images above objects in the 3D view.
    • Template System - Create reusable templates for buildings, floors, rooms, or groups of objects.
    • Room Box View with Sensor Data - Allow room colors to represent values such as occupancy, air quality, or other sensor data.
    • Copy and Paste - Clone objects more easily using shortcut keys or pointer-based actions.
    • More Usability Improvements - Continue improving editing workflow, object placement, visual controls, and general usability.

    Suggest a Feature

    We’d love to hear your ideas and feedback.
    If there are features you’d like to see in Zircon3D, please share them in our forum
    Your suggestions help us understand real use cases and prioritize future improvements.

    Notes

    Items listed in this roadmap are directional and not guaranteed commitments. Priorities may change based on technical progress, user feedback, and real-world use cases.

    Announcements & Updates roadmap

  • Zircon3D v2.2 — Upload Custom Models, Simple Objects, More Control Cards, and Room Box View
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Patch Update: Zircon3D v2.2.1 — 2026-05-15

    We released a small patch update for Zircon3D v2.2.

    New Feature

    • Added Project Tools: support exporting and importing Zircon3D space-plan / floorplan data.

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where switching edit mode did not reset Box View correctly.
    • Fixed behavior issues related to View Settings, Floating Cards, and Sensor Card Display.

    The new import/export feature can be useful when you need to move, back up, or share a floorplan between Zircon3D projects.

    How to import/export a floorplan in Zircon3D

    This feature is only for exporting floorplan data from Zircon3D and importing it back into Zircon3D. It is not for importing files from other design systems.

    1. Open Zircon3D in Home Assistant.
    2. Select your project, then click Edit to open the Designer.
    3. In the bottom-left bar, open Project Tools.
    4. Choose Import Project or Export Project.
    5. When importing, select the project file exported from Zircon3D.
    6. After importing, click Save to keep the imported floorplan, or press Undo to discard the changes.
    Announcements & Updates release-note

  • Is Zircon3D Open Source?
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    No. Zircon3D is not open source / FOSS.

    Zircon3D is a commercial product developed by Lichr Inc. We provide a Free plan for general home users, but the main Zircon3D application source code is not open source.

    What is public?

    Some installation-related resources are public, such as the Home Assistant add-on repository and setup instructions. These are provided so users can install and run Zircon3D with Home Assistant.

    You can find the documentation here:
    https://zircon3d.com/docs

    What is not open source?

    The main Zircon3D application source code, including the 3D Designer, Viewer, rendering system, device mapping logic, and related product features, is not open source.

    Can I use Zircon3D for free?

    Yes. Zircon3D has a Free plan for home users. Paid Home and Business plans are available for users who need more monitoring devices, advanced visualization features, or larger/commercial use cases.

    Why is Zircon3D not open source?

    Zircon3D is built and maintained as a commercial product. Keeping the main application closed-source helps us continue development, provide support, improve the product, and build long-term sustainability.

    We understand that some users prefer open-source solutions, and we respect that. For users who are comfortable with a commercial product that includes a Free plan, Zircon3D is available to try with Home Assistant.

    Tutorials & FAQ

  • Zircon3D v2.2 — Upload Custom Models, Simple Objects, More Control Cards, and Room Box View
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    We’re excited to introduce Zircon3D v2.2, a feature-rich update focused on making 3D building visualization more flexible, interactive, and useful for real-world smart home and facility scenarios.

    Watch the v2.2 release video here:
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    This release adds support for custom GLB models, editable simple cube objects, more smart device control cards, room-level Box View styling, multiple selection, and many bug fixes and performance improvements.

    Custom Models: Upload Your Own .glb Models

    You can now import your own .glb 3D models into Zircon3D.

    This makes it possible to add custom furniture, equipment, machines, facility assets, or any other 3D model that better represents your real space.

    This is especially useful when the built-in model library is not enough for your specific project.

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    Simple Cube Object

    We added a new Simple Cube Object.

    This object is very flexible: you can edit its:

    • Width
    • Depth
    • Height
    • Color or material

    Even though it starts as a simple cube/block, it can be resized into many useful forms, such as a table, platform, partition, box, equipment block, parking area, raised base, or simple placeholder object.

    It is a small feature, but very practical for quickly building custom scenes.

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    More Smart Device Control Cards

    Zircon3D v2.2 adds more interactive control cards for Home Assistant entities.

    The enhanced control cards include:

    Light Card - Supports brightness percentage and color control.

    Cover Card - For garage doors, windows, shades, blinds, curtains, and other cover entities.

    Climate Card - For air conditioners, heat pumps, thermostats, and similar climate devices.

    Lock Card - For door locks and other lock entities.

    Fan Card - For fan entities, with related controls.

    These cards make Zircon3D not only a 3D visualization interface, but also a more convenient 3D control layer for your smart home.

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    Status Bubbles on the Floorplan
    Control cards also show clear colored status bubbles directly on the floorplan. This makes important states much easier to notice at a glance, such as when a window is open, a garage door is open, or a door is unlocked.

    This provides a more intuitive way to understand the real status of your home or building directly from the 3D view.

    Room Box View

    We added Box View support at the room level.

    You can now show rooms as colored box-style blocks and assign colors to different rooms. This provides a cleaner and more abstract way to understand room layout, zones, or functional areas.

    In the next version, we plan to extend this feature so the room Box View can be mapped to monitoring sensor data, allowing rooms to be colored dynamically based on real-time values. For example room occupancy or other sensor data.

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    Multiple Selection

    You can now select multiple objects or rooms by holding the Ctrl key.

    This allows you to move or delete multiple items at once, making editing much faster and more convenient when working with larger floorplans.

    Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

    This release also includes many bug fixes and performance improvements across the Designer and Viewer.

    We continue to improve stability, usability, and the overall editing experience as Zircon3D grows into a more powerful 3D visualization platform.

    Try Zircon3D v2.2

    Thank you to everyone who continues to test Zircon3D, share feedback, and help us improve the product.

    Get started with Zircon3D: https://zircon3d.com
    Documentation: https://zircon3d.com/docs
    Community forum: https://forum.zircon3d.com
    YouTube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@Zircon3D
    Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zircon3d

    Announcements & Updates release-note

  • Why do I see a 401 Unauthorized error or a blank Zircon3D dashboard in Home Assistant?
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    This usually happens due to a Home Assistant ingress authorization issue.

    Related: https://forum.zircon3d.com/topic/6/

    How to fix it

    You have two options:

    Option 1 (Recommended)
    Use port :11200 to access Zircon3D directly.

    • Open Zircon3D via http://<your-ha-ip>:11200
    • Copy and use the view link from there
    • This avoids the ingress issue entirely

    Option 2 (Using default HA port 8123)
    If you’re accessing through port 8123, you need to authorize Zircon3D first:

    • Open Home Assistant
    • Click the Zircon3D tab in the left sidebar
    • Then reload your dashboard/view

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    Why this happens

    Home Assistant only initializes ingress access after the add-on UI is opened once. If you try to load an embedded Zircon3D view before that, it may return a 401 Unauthorized error.


    If the issue persists, feel free to reach out with details about your setup

    Tutorials & FAQ

  • How to Create a Heatmap with Custom (Pre-Processed) Data in Zircon3D
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Zircon3D allows you to visualize not only raw sensor data, but also custom computed values using tools like Home Assistant template sensors.

    This guide shows how to create a Temperature Delta heatmap, but the same approach works for any custom metric.


    What is “Pre-Processed Data”?

    Pre-processed data means:

    Data that is calculated or transformed before visualization

    Examples:

    • Temperature Delta (current vs target)
    • VPD (humidity + temperature)
    • Energy efficiency metrics
    • Custom scoring or alerts

    Step 1 Create a Template Sensor

    In Home Assistant:

    template:
      - sensor:
          - name: "Living Room Temperature Delta"
            unique_id: "living_room_temperature_delta"
            unit_of_measurement: "°C"
            state: >
              {{ (
                  state_attr('climate.living_room', 'current_temperature')
                  - state_attr('climate.living_room', 'temperature')
                ) | abs | round(1) }}
    

    Repeat for other rooms with consistent naming.


    Step 2 Create a Heatmap in Zircon3D

    • Add a new heatmap layer
    • Name it (e.g., Temperature Delta)
    • Select your template sensors

    Step 3 Use Matching Rules (Recommended)

    To scale easily across rooms:

    • Use a rule like:
      uid contains temperature_delta

    This automatically includes all matching sensors.


    Step 4 Configure Color Mapping

    Example:

    • 0°C → Green (good)
    • 3°C → Yellow (moderate)
    • 5°C → Red (needs attention)

    Lower values = better comfort


    Step 5 Assign Devices to Floorplan

    • Place climate/HVAC devices in your 3D layout
    • Or update existing ones to use the heatmap

    Step 6 View the Heatmap

    Switch to the heatmap layer to see your data visualized in 3D.

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    Beyond Temperature Delta

    You can apply this method to:

    • Greenhouse climate (VPD, humidity)
    • Energy usage per zone
    • Occupancy and utilization
    • Air quality metrics

    📚 Related

    • Main article: See Temperature Differences Across Your Home in 3D
    • Docs: https://zircon3d.com/docs
    Tutorials & FAQ

  • See Temperature Differences Across Your Home in 3D (Temperature Delta Heatmap)
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Turn Derived Data into Real Spatial Insight with Zircon3D

    Understanding how well your HVAC system performs is not just about reading temperatures, it’s about seeing how conditions vary across your entire space.

    With Zircon3D, you can go beyond raw sensor data and visualize derived values like Temperature Delta directly on your 3D floorplan.


    What is Temperature Delta?

    Temperature Delta = |Actual Temperature − Target Temperature|

    This value shows how far each area is from its desired condition:

    • Small difference → Comfortable & balanced
    • Large difference → Struggling to reach target

    Why this matters

    A Temperature Delta heatmap helps you instantly identify:

    • Rooms that are too slow to heat or cool
    • Areas with poor airflow or distribution
    • Zones affected by insulation or layout issues
    • Imbalance across floors or large spaces

    Instead of guessing, you can see the problem in seconds.


    Example: Temperature Delta Heatmap

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    In this example:

    The bedroom shows a 4°C difference, highlighted in orange/red which indicating the room is struggling to reach its target temperature.

    Nearby areas around 3°C (yellow) suggest moderate deviation.

    Green zones (0–1°C) indicate rooms that are well balanced and comfortable

    This kind of visualization makes it easy to spot HVAC distribution issues at a glance, especially in multi-room layouts.


    From Raw Data to Insight

    This example highlights a powerful capability of Zircon3D:

    You can visualize computed data, instead of just raw sensors

    Using a template sensor in Home Assistant, you can define your own metrics, such as:

    • Temperature Delta heatmap (this example)
    • VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) heatmap for greenhouses
    • Energy usage heatmap per area
    • Occupancy density heatmap
    • Air quality indicators

    Then, render them as a 3D heatmap.


    Key Features Demonstrated

    • ✔️ Support for user-defined data (template sensors)
    • ✔️ Flexible entity matching (e.g., by name prefix)
    • ✔️ Real-time 3D heatmap visualization
    • ✔️ Works with existing HVAC / climate entities
    • ✔️ Scales easily across multiple rooms

    How It Works

    1. Create a Template Sensor in Home Assistant

    template:
      - sensor:
          - name: "Living Room Temperature Delta"
            unique_id: "living_room_temperature_delta"
            unit_of_measurement: "°C"
            state: >
              {{ (
                  state_attr('climate.living_room', 'current_temperature')
                  - state_attr('climate.living_room', 'temperature')
                ) | abs | round(1) }}
    

    This calculates the difference between current and target temperature, and ensures it is always positive and easy to visualize.


    2. Create a Heatmap in Zircon3D

    • Add a new heatmap layer (e.g., Temperature Delta)
    • Select your template sensors
    • Use matching rules (e.g., uid contains temperature_delta) to automatically include multiple rooms

    3. Configure Color Range

    Example:

    • 0°C → Green (good)
    • 3°C → Yellow (moderate)
    • 5°C → Red (needs attention)

    Lower values indicate better comfort.


    4. Assign Devices to the Floorplan

    • Place your HVAC / climate devices in the 3D view
    • Or update existing devices to use the new heatmap

    5. View the Result

    Switch to the heatmap layer and instantly see temperature differences across your space.


    Why This is Powerful

    This is more than a visualization, it’s a data-driven spatial analysis tool.

    You are not limited to built-in metrics. With Zircon3D, you can:

    • Define your own logic
    • Compute custom values
    • Visualize them in 3D space

    Turning your system into a true 3D data dashboard


    Learn More

    • Get started with Zircon3D: https://zircon3d.com
    • Documentation: https://zircon3d.com/docs
    • Community forum (support & discussions): https://forum.zircon3d.com
    • YouTube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@Zircon3D
    • Join our Facebook group (updates & previews): https://www.facebook.com/groups/zircon3d

    What’s Next?

    This is just one example of what’s possible.
    We’re continuing to expand support for:

    • More advanced derived metrics
    • Better visualization layers
    • Business and enterprise use cases

    Have ideas or use cases? Let us know, your feedback directly shapes future features.

    Blog & Highlights

  • Default "Floating Cards" mode
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @Vagelis-Melidonis

    Hi,

    Yes, your solution is correct

    The Floating Cards mode is controlled by the View Profile, which is the right place to store your preferred settings for daily use. In the Designer, it will always fall back to the system default settings.

    We know this can be a bit confusing, and we may improve this in the future (for example, allowing it to be set via the URL).

    Let us know if you have any questions

    Questions & Feedback

  • FirebaseError cannot load the addon
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @haoxian2023 Glad it is working now! Good job!

    Questions & Feedback

  • FirebaseError cannot load the addon
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @haoxian2023
    Thanks for the detailed log.

    The new error:

    ENETUNREACH 198.18.0.18:443

    It means the add-on cannot reach the target network at all (network unreachable) from the HA server, which is different from the previous Firebase error. This usually indicates the VPN/proxy is not applied to the Home Assistant add-on container itself, even if it works on your phone or NAS.

    Key point:

    The Zircon3D add-on runs inside a Docker container, and:
    👉 It does NOT automatically use your system/NAS VPN or proxy
    👉 Environment proxy variables often don’t work unless the container is explicitly configured to route traffic through it

    What likely happened
    Your VPN works on your device ✅
    But the HA add-on container is still using the normal network ❌
    So requests to zircon3d.com (and Firebase) fail or get routed to invalid IPs like 198.18.x.x

    Recommended solution

    Run Home Assistant through a system-level VPN:

    Install VPN on your router, or
    Install VPN directly on the Home Assistant host machine

    This ensures all containers (including Zircon3D) can access the internet properly.

    Also, just to confirm, are you located in China?
    Currently, Zircon3D relies on Google Firebase services, which are restricted in China. Because of this, Zircon3D is not well supported in China at the moment due to network limitations.

    Sorry about this, we understand it’s inconvenient and are considering alternative solutions for better regional support in the future.

    Questions & Feedback

  • FirebaseError cannot load the addon
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @haoxian2023
    Hi, it seems Google services (including Firebase Authentication) are blocked, so Zircon3D cannot create the online session. That’s why you see:

    auth/network-request-failed (fetch failed)

    Zircon3D currently requires access to Google Firebase for login/session initialization, even though the rest of the system runs locally.

    Possible solutions:
    1. Use a network that can access Google services (VPN or similar)
    2. Configure your router or system to allow outbound access to Firebase/Google APIs
    3. If you already have a VPN on your network, make sure the Home Assistant machine (not just your phone/PC) is also using it

    Notes:
    • This issue is not related to your Home Assistant setup, your logs show HA connection is working fine
    • It’s purely a network restriction to Firebase

    Questions & Feedback

  • slider button for shades
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @Nima-Hamed Thanks for the reply!
    Tuya is great to know, that helps us a lot when planning support.

    Regarding the touch experience: in our latest version, we’ve introduced a Control panel designed for touch devices (please see the attached screenshot). This is a temporary solution to improve usability on phones and tablets.

    If you don’t see the control icon in the bottom bar, please make sure your add-on is updated to the latest version.

    We agree that touch interaction is very important, and improving it is definitely on our roadmap. We’ll continue refining the experience and adding more touch-friendly features in future updates.

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    Questions & Feedback

  • slider button for shades
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Hi Nima, thanks for your question!

    At the moment, shade/cover controls (such as a position slider) are not yet supported in the UI. However, we’ve discussed this with our team, and support for window shades, including slider-based position control, is definitely on our roadmap for a future update.

    If I may ask, what brand or integration are you using for your shade motors? This helps us ensure the feature works well with real-world setups.

    In the meantime, you can still link your shade entities to objects in the 3D view and monitor their state. Interactive control (like adjusting the position directly from the floorplan) will be available in a future release.

    Thanks again for your feedback, it’s very helpful for us!

    Questions & Feedback

  • Zircon3D v2.1 – UI Improvements, Heatmap Enhancements, and Better Mobile Controls
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    We’re excited to announce Zircon3D v2.1, bringing several usability improvements, better visualization controls, and refinements based on user feedback. This update focuses on improving the experience on mobile devices, heatmap visualization, and floorplan editing precision.

    Below are the highlights of this release.
    ou can also check out the video overview of this release here:
    🎥 https://youtu.be/3_3LnBEamoQ


    3D View Control Buttons (Mobile & Tablet Friendly)

    To improve usability on touch devices, we added on-screen control buttons for common camera actions:

    • Rotate view
    • Pan the scene
    • Zoom in/out

    These controls make it much easier to navigate the 3D scene on tablets and phones, especially for wall-mounted dashboards or touchscreen environments.

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    Data Card Display & Heatmap Overlay Improvements

    We improved how data cards interact with heatmaps and added new display controls to reduce visual clutter when monitoring your building, including:

    • Better readability when heatmaps are active
    • Reduced overlapping between heatmaps and data panels
    • Cleaner visualization in environments with many sensors

    These improvements make the heatmap view clearer and easier to interpret, especially in complex buildings with dense sensor deployments.

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    Card Display Modes

    Three modes are available:

    • Detailed – Show all sensor data panels (current behavior).
    • Compact – Only show data panels related to the currently selected heatmap value.
    • Hidden – Hide all floating data panels for a clean heatmap visualization.

    This makes it easier to focus on specific environmental metrics without unrelated sensors cluttering the view.

    Additional Display Options

    Two new options provide further control over what appears in the 3D scene:

    • Show Action Cards – Toggle the display of interactive device cards such as switches or cameras. These appear as small icon bubbles in the scene.
    • Enable Occlusion – Prevent data panels and action icons from rendering through floors. Elements hidden behind floors will now remain hidden, improving visual realism in multi-floor buildings.

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    Sensor Icons for Better International Usability

    Zircon3D now supports automatic sensor icons for common values such as:

    • Temperature
    • Humidity

    These icons appear in the data panel, making sensor types easier to identify even when entity names are not in English.

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    Disable Wall/Room Auto-Attach Helper by Holding Shift

    When editing floorplans, Zircon3D normally uses an auto-attach helper to snap walls and objects together.

    For more precise editing, you can now:

    Hold the Shift key to resize rooms freely without auto-attach helper.

    This allows finer control when adjusting room shapes or sizes.


    Preview Button for Quick Viewing

    A new Preview button has been added to the top toolbar.

    This allows you to instantly preview your building visualization without manually switching to another view tab. You can quickly check how your floorplan and devices appear in the final scene while editing.

    This makes the workflow faster when designing your building, letting you switch between editing and viewing at any time with a single click.

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    Automatic Switching Between Editing Modes

    Zircon3D now automatically switches between Building Edit Mode and Object Edit Mode based on the element you select in the scene.

    • Building Edit Mode – for editing structural elements such as walls and rooms.
    • Object Edit Mode – for editing objects such as furniture, doors, windows, and devices.

    This removes the need to manually change editing modes and makes the editing workflow more intuitive when building your home or facility model.


    Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

    As always, this release also includes:

    • Various bug fixes
    • Performance improvements
    • General stability enhancements

    💬 Feedback Welcome

    Many of these improvements were inspired by community feedback.
    If you have suggestions or feature ideas, feel free to share them in the forum.


    Announcements & Updates

  • Does Zircon3D Require the Cloud?
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    A common question from new users is whether Zircon3D requires a cloud connection to run.

    The short answer is no, Zircon3D is designed to run locally.

    Local Operation

    All core functionality of Zircon3D runs locally inside your Home Assistant add-on, including:

    • 3D floorplan modeling
    • Real-time data visualization
    • Heatmaps and dashboards
    • Sensor monitoring
    • Device interaction and controls

    Zircon3D reads data directly from your Home Assistant instance, so your monitoring and visualization continue to work even without external services.

    Your data and floorplans remain stored locally on your system.

    Zircon3D Account and Licensing

    To use Zircon3D, you will need a Zircon3D online account.
    This account is used for license management.

    Normally, the add-on performs a quick online license verification.

    Offline Activation

    If your system does not have internet access, Zircon3D can still be activated.

    You can generate a manual license token from the Zircon3D website and paste it into the add-on to activate your license.

    This allows Zircon3D to continue operating in restricted or offline environments.

    Optional Cloud Backup for Floorplans

    Zircon3D also provides an optional cloud backup for your floorplan projects.

    If enabled, your floorplan design can be uploaded to the cloud, which helps prevent data loss if you reinstall Home Assistant or move to another system.

    Important to note:

    • Only floorplan project data is stored in the cloud
    • Sensor data and Home Assistant data are never uploaded
    • Visualization still reads live data directly from Home Assistant

    You can learn more about local vs cloud mode in this article:

    https://forum.zircon3d.com/topic/9/explained-zircon3d-local-vs-cloud-mode

    Summary

    • ✔ 3D rendering and visualization run locally
    • ✔ Data comes directly from Home Assistant
    • ✔ Your monitoring data stays inside Home Assistant
    • ✔ A Zircon3D account is required for licensing
    • ✔ Offline activation is supported
    • ✔ Optional cloud backup for floorplan projects

    This design keeps Zircon3D aligned with the local-first philosophy of the Home Assistant ecosystem while still providing optional convenience features.

    Tutorials & FAQ

  • slider button for shades
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Hi,

    Thanks for the feedback and for sharing your use case!

    That’s a very interesting idea. We’ll discuss this feature with our team, and we’ll get back to you after evaluating it.

    Questions & Feedback

  • cannot find heaters or import them
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    @lina-sayeb Hi,

    At the moment, Zircon3D doesn’t support importing external 3D models (such as .gltf files) yet.

    For now, you have a couple of options:

    1. Use the existing Air Conditioner model
    You can place the current Air Conditioner object in the scene as a visual placeholder for the heater.

    2. Add the real device from Home Assistant
    If the heater is a device in Home Assistant, you can:

    • Open the Monitoring tab
    • Find your heater / temperature entity
    • Drag and drop it onto the floorplan

    It will be placed in the scene as a sensor, and you’ll still be able to see all the monitoring data associated with it.

    We know that allowing users to add custom objects is a useful feature, and it’s something we plan to improve in the future.

    If you have any other questions while working on your project, feel free to ask, happy to help!

    Questions & Feedback

  • How Zircon3D Fits Small Business Users Running Home Assistant
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    Home Assistant is widely known as a powerful platform for smart homes. But in practice, many people also use it to monitor small businesses, workshops, farms, greenhouses, and commercial spaces.

    As sensor networks grow and buildings become more complex, traditional dashboards often become cluttered and difficult to interpret.

    Zircon3D was designed to solve this problem by adding a digital twin layer on top of Home Assistant, by turning raw sensor data into an interactive 3D representation of your physical space.

    This approach makes it easier to monitor environments, identify patterns, and manage devices across an entire facility.


    From Smart Home Dashboard to Digital Twin

    Most Home Assistant dashboards list devices as cards or charts. This works well for a handful of sensors, but it becomes challenging when a building contains dozens or hundreds of devices.

    Zircon3D introduces a 3D facility view where sensors, equipment, and spaces are mapped directly into a building model.

    Instead of scrolling through lists, users can visually explore their environment and immediately understand what is happening in each location.

    For example:

    • Temperature sensors appear where they are physically installed
    • Machines or appliances can be mapped to specific areas
    • Environmental patterns become visible across rooms or zones

    This spatial approach helps transform Home Assistant from a device dashboard into a visual monitoring system.


    Business-Specific Capabilities

    Multi-Building and Multi-Floor Monitoring

    Small businesses often operate in spaces that include multiple floors or separate buildings. Zircon3D projects can organize these layouts into a single visual environment.

    This allows users to monitor sensors across:

    • different floors
    • multiple buildings
    • separate operational areas

    All within one unified view.


    Facility Monitoring and Equipment Mapping

    Zircon3D makes it possible to associate sensors with the physical equipment or spaces they represent.

    Common monitoring scenarios include:

    • Energy consumption across rooms or machines
    • Air quality monitoring in offices or labs
    • Temperature tracking in storage rooms or server racks
    • Environmental monitoring for plants or food storage

    Instead of reading numbers in isolation, users can immediately see where the issue occurs in the building.


    Thermal and Heatmap Analytics

    One of Zircon3D’s most powerful features is the real-time heatmap system.

    Heatmaps transform sensor data into a color-based visualization that reveals environmental patterns across a space.

    This is especially useful for:

    • greenhouses monitoring temperature or humidity distribution
    • server rooms detecting heat concentration
    • warehouses checking environmental uniformity
    • offices analyzing comfort conditions

    Users can also replay historical heatmaps to review how conditions changed throughout the day.


    Performance on Home Assistant Hardware

    Zircon3D uses a GPU-accelerated WebGL rendering engine, allowing complex 3D scenes to run smoothly inside a browser.

    Even installations running on modest hardware, such as a Home Assistant OS system or small server can display interactive environments with large numbers of sensors.

    The goal is to provide professional-level visualization without requiring enterprise-grade infrastructure.


    Data Privacy and Local Control

    For many small businesses, data privacy and operational security are essential.

    Zircon3D runs entirely inside Home Assistant as a local add-on, which means:

    • sensor data never leaves the local system
    • building models remain private
    • monitoring operates even without internet connectivity

    This local-first design ensures that sensitive operational data stays under the user’s control.


    Scalable Plans for Growing Systems

    Zircon3D offers a free plan for smaller installations and personal projects.

    As deployments grow, paid tiers provide higher limits for:

    • project size
    • building areas
    • number of monitored entities

    This allows users to start small and scale the system as their business expands.

    More details can be found here:
    https://zircon3d.com/pricing


    Simplifying Complex Facilities

    Large monitoring systems often overwhelm users with data. Zircon3D includes different view modes that help simplify complex environments.

    For example:

    • Transparent Mode makes walls semi-transparent to reveal sensors behind them
    • Whiteout Mode highlights devices and monitoring data while reducing visual distractions

    These modes allow managers to quickly locate devices and understand the state of a facility.


    A Practical Alternative to Enterprise Systems

    Enterprise facility-management platforms often require expensive hardware, specialized software, and complex deployment processes.

    Zircon3D offers a lightweight alternative by building on top of the Home Assistant ecosystem:

    • no specialized infrastructure required
    • simple deployment as a Home Assistant add-on
    • flexible enough for both individuals and businesses

    For many small organizations, this makes advanced monitoring capabilities accessible without enterprise-level costs.


    Learn More

    Documentation:
    https://zircon3d.com/docs

    Home Assistant Community Discussion:
    https://community.home-assistant.io/

    Pricing Information:
    https://zircon3d.com/pricing

    YouTube Tutorials & Examples:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Zircon3D

    Blog & Highlights

  • How to Unsubscribe and Remove Your Card Information
    Tami LiuT Tami Liu

    If you would like to cancel your Zircon3D subscription and remove your saved payment method, please follow the steps below.


    Step 1 – Log in and Open the Console

    1. Go to https://zircon3d.com
    2. Click the Console button at the top right.
    3. Log in to your account if prompted.

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    Step 2 – Go to Billing

    1. In the left sidebar, click Billing.
    2. You will see your current subscription plan.
    3. Click the Update Plan button.

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    Step 3 – Cancel Subscription or Remove Card (Stripe Page)

    After clicking Update Plan, you will be redirected to the secure Stripe Billing Portal.

    From there, you can:

    Cancel Subscription

    • Click Cancel subscription
    • Confirm the cancellation

    Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period.

    Remove Payment Method

    • Under Payment Methods, click the ⋯ (three dots) next to your card
    • Select Delete

    If multiple cards are saved, you can remove them individually.

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    Important Notes

    • Subscription cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
    • Removing your card does not automatically cancel your subscription - please make sure to cancel first if that is your intention.
    • All billing operations are securely handled by Stripe.

    If you encounter any issues, please contact us as support@lichr.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

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