docs: clarify that UI setup needs no YAML entry (#1031)

* Fixed outdated info in README.md

The README says to always add an adaptive_lighting: entry in the YAML, where this seems to be no longer needed (or even preferred).

* docs: clarify YAML is optional for UI setup

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Co-authored-by: Bas Nijholt <basnijholt@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Bas Nijholt <bas@nijho.lt>

README.md

@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ adaptive_lighting:
   lights:
     - light.living_room_lights
 ```
-Note: If you plan to strictly use the UI, the `adaptive_lighting:` entry must still be added to the YAML.
+If you configure Adaptive Lighting through the UI, no `adaptive_lighting:` entry is needed in `configuration.yaml`. Instances configured through YAML must be edited in YAML.
 
 Transform your home's atmosphere with Adaptive Lighting 🏠, and experience the benefits of intelligent, sun-synchronized lighting today!
 

docs/configuration.md

@@ -8,17 +8,11 @@ Adaptive Lighting supports configuration through both YAML and the Home Assistan
 
 ## Basic Configuration
 
-The minimal configuration requires only adding the integration to your `configuration.yaml`:
-
-```yaml
-adaptive_lighting:
-```
-
-You can then configure everything through the UI at **Settings** → **Devices & Services** → **Adaptive Lighting** → **Configure**.
+The simplest setup uses the Home Assistant UI. Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services** → **Add Integration** → **Adaptive Lighting**. No `adaptive_lighting:` entry is needed in `configuration.yaml`.
 
 ## YAML Configuration
 
-For YAML configuration, you can specify lights and options directly:
+Alternatively, you can specify lights and options in `configuration.yaml`:
 
 ```yaml
 adaptive_lighting:

docs/getting-started.md

@@ -34,40 +34,23 @@ Or use this button to open HACS directly:
 
 ## Configuration
 
-### Step 1: Add to configuration.yaml
-
-Add the following to your `configuration.yaml`:
-
-```yaml
-adaptive_lighting:
-```
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> This entry is required even if you plan to configure everything through the UI.
-
-### Step 2: Restart Home Assistant
-
-Restart Home Assistant for the changes to take effect.
-
-### Step 3: Add the Integration
-
-1. Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services**
-2. Click **+ Add Integration**
-3. Search for "Adaptive Lighting"
-4. Follow the setup wizard to select your lights
-
-### Step 4: Configure Your Lights
-
-You can configure Adaptive Lighting in two ways:
+Choose one of two configuration methods:
 
 === "Via UI"
 
     1. Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services**
-    2. Find Adaptive Lighting and click **Configure**
-    3. Adjust settings as needed
+    2. Click **+ Add Integration**
+    3. Search for "Adaptive Lighting"
+    4. Follow the setup wizard to name your Adaptive Lighting instance
+    5. Find Adaptive Lighting and click **Configure**
+    6. Select your lights and adjust the settings
+
+    No `adaptive_lighting:` entry is needed in `configuration.yaml`.
 
 === "Via YAML"
 
+    Instances configured through YAML must be edited in YAML.
+
     ```yaml
     adaptive_lighting:
       - name: "Living Room"
@@ -80,7 +63,9 @@ You can configure Adaptive Lighting in two ways:
         max_color_temp: 5500
     ```
 
-## Basic Configuration Example
+    Restart Home Assistant after changing the YAML configuration.
+
+## Basic YAML Configuration Example
 
 Here's a simple configuration to get you started:
 

docs/index.md

@@ -46,19 +46,8 @@ Adaptive Lighting provides four switches (using "living_room" as an example comp
 ## Quick Start
 
 1. **Install via HACS**: Search for "Adaptive Lighting" in the [Home Assistant Community Store](https://hacs.xyz/)
-2. **Add to configuration**: Add `adaptive_lighting:` to your `configuration.yaml`
-3. **Configure**: Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services** → **Add Integration** → **Adaptive Lighting**
-4. **Select your lights**: Choose which lights to control and enjoy automatic adaptation!
-
-```yaml
-# Minimal configuration.yaml entry
-adaptive_lighting:
-  lights:
-    - light.living_room
-```
-
-> [!TIP]
-> **Using the UI exclusively?** Even if you plan to configure everything through the UI, the `adaptive_lighting:` entry must still be present in your `configuration.yaml`.
+2. **Add the integration**: Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services** → **Add Integration** → **Adaptive Lighting**, then name your instance
+3. **Configure**: Open Adaptive Lighting, click **Configure**, select your lights, and adjust the settings. No YAML entry is needed.
 
 [Get Started →](getting-started.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
 [View All Options →](configuration.md){ .md-button }