docs: ask for UniFi Integration API key [#619]

HomeAssistant/needfromcharles.md

@@ -20,7 +20,10 @@ Cloud API sees zero devices (suspect BLE-only sensors).
 
 ## 3. HomeKit codes — blocks #619 (ecobee + front-door lock)
 - [ ] ecobee HomeKit setup code (8-digit, on paperwork/box if not the unit):
+
 - [ ] Front-door lock brand/model:
+cant you figure it out from dhcp table?
+
 - [ ] Lock HomeKit code (if visible in its vendor app settings):
 
 ## 4. Emporia Vue 3 — blocks circuit-level power + BTU loop (#623/#614)
@@ -29,12 +32,24 @@ Cloud API sees zero devices (suspect BLE-only sensors).
 ## 5. Decisions (yes/no)
 - [ ] UniFi mDNS/multicast setting change may briefly re-provision APs
       (short WiFi blip) — OK to apply tonight?
+
+yes. apply to one ap at a time.
+
 - [ ] Re-enable HA core watchdog (was disabled to break the boot loop;
       box has been stable since)?
+
+yes.
+
+
 - [ ] Uninstall the crash-looping community SSH add-on (a0d7b954_ssh)?
       (core_ssh on 22222 is the keeper)
+
+yes
+
 - [ ] k8s rebuild tonight or next session?
 
+i am doing in other session
+
 ## 6. Friday onsite (#629 — unchanged)
 Dongle manual/app check · minisplit nameplate photo · ecobee + lock codes
 (if not provided above) · Tripp Lite USB reseat (#372) · Emporia CT install.
@@ -42,3 +57,8 @@ Dongle manual/app check · minisplit nameplate photo · ecobee + lock codes
 ## 7. Small hygiene
 - [ ] Re-enroll Pi-hole TOTP in your authenticator (secret in
       `~/.creds/pihole.env`) — password already rotated.
+
+## 8. UniFi controller API key (added 2026-09-02) — blocks proper mDNS fix [#619]
+UniFi Network 9 removed the classic API. Please create an Integration API key:
+UniFi UI → Settings → System → Advanced → Integrations → API Keys → Add.
+- [ ] Paste the key here (or ~/.creds/unifi-api.env):