Updated Notify_homeassistant (markdown)

Notify_homeassistant.md

@@ -32,6 +32,12 @@ The other thing to note is that Home Assistant requires a `notification_id` asso
 So by default Apprise will generate a unique ID (thus a separate message) on every call. If this isn't the effect you're going for, then define your own Notification ID like so:
 * `hassio://{host}/{long-lived-access-token}?nid=myid`
 
+### Notes
+
+- **HTTP vs HTTPS**: By default, Apprise examples use `http://` and port `8123` because this is the default for local/internal deployments of Home Assistant. In production, it’s strongly recommended to place Apprise API or Home Assistant behind a reverse proxy (e.g., NGINX, Traefik) that handles HTTPS termination.
+- **Browser Access**: Using `http://localhost:8123` or `http://<your-ip>:8123` allows for easier development and testing without browser certificate warnings. This is especially useful in non-public or home network environments.
+- **Custom Ports**: Port `8123` is Home Assistant’s default, but can be changed. Be sure to match it in your URL.
+
 ### Parameter Breakdown
 | Variable    | Required | Description
 | ----------- | -------- | -----------
@@ -73,3 +79,7 @@ Send a simple notification using only your Long-Lived token to your instance run
 apprise -vvv hassio:///my.server.local/4b4f2918fd-dk5f-8f91f
 ```
 
+### Troubleshooting
+
+- If you receive a 401 Unauthorized error, ensure your token is valid and has not expired.
+- If you are using HTTPS with a self-signed certificate, you may need to adjust your Home Assistant or Apprise configuration to allow unverified SSL connections. e.g. `hassios://my.secure.server/?verify=no`