> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chirpwireless.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chirpwireless.io/dashboards.md). # Dashboards Once your sensors are connected and reporting, Chirp gives you several ways to see what's happening across your home — from a quick status check to fully personalized dashboards that show exactly the information you care about. ## What you can see Chirp's visibility layer is built around a few key surfaces that work together: 1. **Home overview** — If your plan includes the Overview feature, this is the first screen you see when you log in. It shows summary cards for your devices and gateways, and recent notifications. A clickable Live Data button lets you refresh your data on demand. 2. **Custom dashboards** — Views you build yourself, organized the way you think about your home. A "Kitchen" dashboard might show temperature and humidity. A "Security" dashboard might focus on door and window sensors. You decide what goes where. Dashboards are available on plans that include the Dashboard feature. 3. **Widgets** — Each piece of information on a dashboard is a widget. Widgets are not fixed cards — they are configurable display components that you tailor to your needs. A temperature widget for your living room might show a comfortable green range of 18–24°C, while the same sensor type in a fridge widget turns red above 5°C. You control the ranges, colors, and labels. 4. **Maps and device placement** — See where your sensors are placed on an interactive map, so you always know which device is where. 5. **Tracking** — If you have a GPS tracker (for a vehicle, pet, or bike), see where it's been with location history and route details. Location history works for any device that reports GPS coordinates; a cellular vehicle tracker connects through the [Tracker Connector](/connectors/tracker-connector.md), while a LoRaWAN GPS tag connects through the [LNS Connector](/connectors/lns-connector.md). 6. **Live data** — Understand what the Live Data indicator means, and what to check if data isn't appearing as expected. ## Ideas for dashboards around the home Dashboards are not just for sitting at your computer. Put them where they are most useful: * **A tablet by the front door** — Glance at your home's status on the way in or out. Are all doors and windows closed? What is the temperature? Any alerts waiting? Mount an inexpensive tablet, open Chirp, and collapse the menu for a clean full-screen view. * **A kitchen display** — A spare tablet showing a "Kitchen & Garden" dashboard with live temperature, humidity, and soil moisture readings. * **A bedside screen** — Bedroom temperature, overnight door/window sensor activity, and security status — visible without reaching for your phone. * **A shared family display** — A living room screen showing the home overview so everyone in the household can see what is going on at a glance. For any mounted or dedicated screen, collapse the sidebar to give the dashboard the full display — hover over the logo and click the double-chevron. The menu shrinks to tiny icons, keeping the focus on your data. ## What's ahead * [Home Overview](/overview.md) — Your default landing page: sensor status and notifications. * [Building a Dashboard](/dashboards/building-a-dashboard.md) — Create a personalized dashboard with a name, icon, and folder. * [Adding Widgets](/dashboards/adding-widgets.md) — Pick widget types, connect them to your sensors, and customize how readings are displayed. * [Organizing Your Views](/dashboards/organizing-your-views.md) — Group dashboards into folders and arrange them to match how you use your home. * [Maps and Device Placement](/dashboards/maps-and-device-placement.md) — See where your sensors are on a map. * [Tracking What Matters](/dashboards/tracking-what-matters.md) — View location history for GPS tracker devices. * [Live Home Data](/dashboards/live-home-data.md) — How live updates work and what to do if data isn't showing up. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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