trail crag Jan 29, 2021, 11:09 AM

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Anyone using the homepod (mini) with home assistant? I was wondering if it was able to tell you which room, or even which user was running automations, etc

winged knoll Jan 29, 2021, 11:40 AM

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That'd be a thing for #voice-assistants-archived if you're talking about voice control, #integrations-archived otherwise - but I'd be very surprised if it did

storm cargo Jan 29, 2021, 1:24 PM

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Hey Guys, im looking for someone with decent experience in wled, ledfx, and HA.

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Is there any way to sync light to music without Ledfx? I have a bunch of ESPHOME RGBW Bulbs as well as a magichome controller for a led strip, but i cant put wled on any of that 😭

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i am able to create groups in HA to sync all lights together on user interaction, but not automatically with music let say

finite scaffold Jan 29, 2021, 1:52 PM

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Guys is there a open source TL lamp that you can recommend

storm cargo Jan 29, 2021, 2:15 PM

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finite scaffold Guys is there a open source TL lamp that you can recommend

whats a TL Lamp?

wintry zealot Jan 29, 2021, 2:42 PM

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Anyone used a Venstar T7850 thermostat? Looking at this for my HA setup and just wanting to know if there are any gotchas you've run into.

reef gale Jan 29, 2021, 4:41 PM

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hey ho, does some can prefer a motion sensor?

long shuttle Jan 29, 2021, 4:42 PM

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Is there a way to control wifi (not bluetooth) c by ge lights from HA? I'm talking about these hubless ones
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/c-by-ge-soft-white-direct-connect-light-bulbs-4-a19-smart-led-light-bulbs-60w-replacement-white/6425906.p?skuId=6425906

drifting grove Jan 29, 2021, 4:55 PM

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I've been trying to find a cloudless light solution for the last week, and it looks like tuya is blocked for now.

winged knoll Jan 29, 2021, 5:05 PM

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#frontend-archived would be the best place to ask

drifting grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:20 PM

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Hey all! I'm looking for WiFi RGB Led bulbs in the US that don't require cloud connectivity. I've looked into the various Tuya bulbs, but there most recent firmware prevents flashing, so no joy there. I've got LIFX working, but those are very expensive. I'd prefer bulbs without a base/controller station. Does anyone have any suggestions?

jovial carbon Jan 29, 2021, 5:25 PM

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I use YeeLight. Haven't figured out how to not connect to the app first, but can be configured for local control

restive grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:28 PM

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Gesan what do you need in terms of bulb requirements?

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I just bought some Tuya bulbs that I flashed OTA to ESPHome and Tasmota the other day

stable folio Jan 29, 2021, 5:29 PM

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@foggy pecan thanks for the fan info. Just ordered

restive grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:29 PM

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Pretty sure they shipped with older firmware and have just been sitting in the stockroom and so aren't updated: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QNY3SMV/

drifting grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:32 PM

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@restive grove I've got E26/E27 base, A21 bulb though I'm flexible on that part. I bought Feit bulbs and Merkury bulbs and tried the tuya-convert process, but they both seem to have the updated firmware.

restive grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:40 PM

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Ok, yeah, if you're flexible on bulb size/shape, then these A19s in theory should work. I bought 2 packs this week and was able to flash all without issue

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Not the brightest, but brighter than most Tuya RGBCCT bulbs. 900lm is peak, but I'd guess they put out closer to 850 normally.

drifting grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:42 PM

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That sounds fine. The Merkury bulbs claim 1050lm, I can't imagine it's that far off. Thanks for the link. I'll try them out.

weak belfry Jan 29, 2021, 5:53 PM

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winged knoll <#460846676358332417> would be the best place to ask

😄 someone told me to post here oops

restive grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:53 PM

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Oh, just a tip if you flash ESPHome, color_interlock: true and constant_brightness: true helps. Without interlock, your whites will get RGB mixed in (but it does break some of the effects in ESPHome since you can only use either white or RGB LEDs independently). Without constant_brightness, I think the bulb winds up pulling too much juice at full brightness and it overheats/crashes their wifi.

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From what I saw on other ESPHome templates, this is an issue for the Feit and Merkury bulbs too.

drifting grove Jan 29, 2021, 5:55 PM

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That tracks. When I removed the Feit bulb after my flash attempts it was very hot.

teal viper Jan 29, 2021, 6:19 PM

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I see this message in the log "The OWFS implementation of 1-Wire sensors is deprecated, and should be migrated to OWServer"
So how is the OWServer implementation to be done? Any pointer to the documentation?

finite storm Jan 29, 2021, 8:12 PM

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Any advice for an doorbell?? Secure and compatibility with HA??

wintry zealot Jan 29, 2021, 9:08 PM

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@finite storm are you wanting a ring style one?

finite storm Jan 29, 2021, 9:09 PM

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Yes this thinks

wintry zealot Jan 29, 2021, 9:09 PM

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Try this one Amcrest AD110 Video Doorbell
I watch Digiblur and he did a whole video on it. see here. https://www.digiblur.com/2020/02/amcrest-video-doorbell-local-storage.html
https://amzn.to/2usgiKT

stable folio Jan 29, 2021, 9:23 PM

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@finite storm if you just want to integrate an existing (wired) doorbell you can wire a WiFi SoC + relay between the switch and chime. There is an example linked from the ESPhome website with a minimal firmware defn

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My experience with off-the-shelf WiFi devices is that none are truly secure/private unless you secure them yourself. ymmv

finite storm Jan 29, 2021, 9:44 PM

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wintry zealot Try this one Amcrest AD110 Video Doorbell I watch Digiblur and he did a whole vi...

Looks very fine... 👍👍👍

finite storm Jan 29, 2021, 10:51 PM

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Guys AMCREST AD110

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What a wonderfull product

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Support also RTSP. Thank you so much @wintry zealot

wintry zealot Jan 29, 2021, 10:55 PM

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@finite storm yep! not that far in my own setup yet, currently just roku's my samsung smarttv, and soon to be a thermostat but plan to head that way. Let me know how well it works on yours. 🙂

finite storm Jan 29, 2021, 10:57 PM

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Yes let you know, is not totally cloud free but you can cancel recordings on cloud and chose to send pictures via RTSP, and you receive notificiations via cloud app live view, just live view on the app.. Can, t avoid that but this is acceaptable now

chilly veldt Jan 29, 2021, 11:11 PM

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Anyone know if there is a way to put Philips Hue bulbs into pairing mode? I have a Philips Hue Hub, but it won't connect to the lights for some reason. So I am looking for an alternate method. I am using a ConBee II stick with the Zigbee integration.

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The lights used to be integrated on my old HA Pi. I've just set up a new HA Pi and want to pair them to that. Maybe the lights won't pair to any other devices because they are locked to the old HA Pi?

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I can't even pair the bulbs using the Philips Hue Hub and app.

willow timber Jan 30, 2021, 12:03 AM

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can you pair it with the serial number with Hue App?

chilly veldt Jan 30, 2021, 12:17 AM

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I did try that, but it didn't work

willow timber Jan 30, 2021, 12:17 AM

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Does your support bluetooth?

chilly veldt Jan 30, 2021, 12:17 AM

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no, just zigbee

willow timber Jan 30, 2021, 12:17 AM

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ahh, okay. all of my new Hue has BT but old Hue doesn't

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Do you have a Hue dimmer switch or a TRADFRI remote control?

chilly veldt Jan 30, 2021, 12:18 AM

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I tried power cycling 6 times and managed to get one bulb paired

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but the others won't pair

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No I don't have those

willow timber Jan 30, 2021, 12:21 AM

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ahh, I'm not sure why you can't pair it with the Hue app if it isn't paired with anything else.

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Usually you just have to remove 'er from the Hue app

chilly veldt Jan 30, 2021, 12:32 AM

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Yeah, maybe the bulbs think they are paired to my old HA and won't pair to anything else

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Funny that one did re-pair when I did a power cycle six times, but the others won't

brittle gale Jan 30, 2021, 12:45 AM

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Is sonoff the best brand to easily flash Tasmota?

kind agate Jan 30, 2021, 1:23 AM

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Hi all, any idea why my Sonoff S31 plug light is blinking blue all of a sudden? Been working fine for over a year then just went offline out fo the blue.

inland yacht Jan 30, 2021, 2:04 AM

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Hi, I just got this smart Light Switch, after installing it I noticed that my light bulb stays a bit powered instead of completely turned off, is there any chance I'm installing it in the wrong way? or should I return the device?

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I forget to link the item: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-SmartThings-46201/dp/B07RRBT6W5/

storm cargo Jan 30, 2021, 2:26 AM

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inland yacht I forget to link the item: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-Smart...

strange, i would of gotten dimmers tho

somber halo Jan 30, 2021, 7:24 AM

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Hello everyone! Where canI see a list of the smart tvs that that can be controlled by home assistant?

hot depot Jan 30, 2021, 7:24 AM

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Hi.
I am interested in using HomeAssistant to control + automate devices and sensors from multiple different brands and manufacturers (eg. Philips, Xiaomi, Lifx).

Will I need to purchase a hub for every manufacturer (eg. Philips Hue bridge, Xiaomi Aqara, Xiaomi Mijia, SmartThings) to achieve this?

Hopefully I've asked this question in right channel...

jolly phoenix Jan 30, 2021, 7:38 AM

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somber halo Hello everyone! Where canI see a list of the smart tvs that that can be controll...

I believe that you can find integrations for TVs under Media Players https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/#media-player

civic kraken Jan 30, 2021, 9:40 AM

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@hot depot There are a few different standards that devices nowadays use, you'll need one "hub" for each. Hue and Aqara are both #zigbee-archived unless I'm mistaken. Check out the channel topic links there. There are cheap usb sticks you can use instead of an official hub

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wifi devices obviously don't need a hub other than your network router

wind vale Jan 30, 2021, 9:50 AM

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Zigbee light meter (any recommendations) vs a real wired light sensing relay?

With light meter I would get numbers, with relay I would get open or closed, but would probably tolerate outside climate (-15C today here) better.

Any other ideas?

Cheers!

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 10:52 AM

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I know @winged knoll used some Xiaomi light meter @wind vale

bright jacinthBOT Jan 30, 2021, 10:52 AM

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Tinkerer is away for 1h 5m 56s with a message :point_right: It’s my understanding that what people don’t know can hurt them. Quite severely.

wind vale Jan 30, 2021, 10:54 AM

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Might be best idea. I guess I could get creative with dc to dc converter and power from other things to save on batteries

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Not sure how well 2032s work outside

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 10:54 AM

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I have temp and buttons outside with 2032

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Been running for over a year

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In -35 - +35c ranges and in direct sun / humidity, although under roof

torpid badger Jan 30, 2021, 10:59 AM

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I run a xiaomi temp /hum sensor outside too, in a plastic temp enclosure, so it's dry and not in direct sunlight, but otherwise exposed to the elements. It gets quite dirty after a while too

wind vale Jan 30, 2021, 11:18 AM

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Light sensor would need to be visible

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Might be best sticking it to a window and have it inside tbh

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Want to turn outside lights on with it

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And possibly some lighting inside

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 11:19 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/the-office-steve-carrell-michael-scott-peeking-spying-gif-8222622

wind vale Jan 30, 2021, 11:37 AM

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Those sensors pair to a zzh! Ok?

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Maybe need a custom firmware or such?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 11:47 AM

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Xiaomi? No, they pair fine

civic kraken Jan 30, 2021, 11:49 AM

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I would start with the xiaomi ones outdoors and if it fails, then just figure out a better. They are dirt cheap compared to most alternatives and like atx, I've had no issues with a button in -35C - +35C range

fathom thorn Jan 30, 2021, 11:55 AM

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For some reason my Google home can't use TTS. When I use it the Google home will beep so it knows it should try to do something but it didn't speak. Any ideas?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 11:56 AM

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Probably you are doing something wrong

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Share what you are doing

bright jacinthBOT Jan 30, 2021, 11:56 AM

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fathom thorn Jan 30, 2021, 12:06 PM

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I'm just trying to use the interface to get it to say something but it doesn't read it out

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All other functionality works fine, it will happily change volume etc

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 12:08 PM

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Only using the GUI, no idea, all my TTS happens from automations and service calls ACOSP_guessillshrug but your log might have something

fathom thorn Jan 30, 2021, 12:09 PM

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Yes I'm hoping to use it in automatons too but as it isn't even working here I'm guessing there is not much point trying yet lol

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 12:10 PM

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And you have configured TTS? And your instance is reachable from the internet via SSL?

fathom thorn Jan 30, 2021, 12:12 PM

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How do I get it configured?

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I've got it set up with duck DNS

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 12:13 PM

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If you don't know, it isn't setup, so that explains it

fathom thorn Jan 30, 2021, 12:14 PM

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I assumed as it was in the interface it was standard 🤦‍♂️

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So I just need to follow a guide somewhere then essentially?

tribal star Jan 30, 2021, 12:20 PM

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Does anyone know of a favoured bathroom scale which can be TASMOTIZED? I don't have a bathroom scale and if I'm gonna get one, I'm hooking it up.

frozen fox Jan 30, 2021, 1:20 PM

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Anyone know why the Google TTS has stopped working? it "bleeps" but doesnt actually talk anymore.....

hot depot Jan 30, 2021, 1:29 PM

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civic kraken <@!291546724907089920> There are a few different standards that devices nowadays...

@civic kraken thanks for your reply mate. 👍

I think I understand what you're saying. I've picked up a CC2531 and waiting for it to arrive. If this is functional, it means that I would be able to control ALL Zigbee devices, regardless of the brand/manufacturer?

I suppose what I'm trying to avoid is having multiple hubs and trying to avoid being brand-committed

civic kraken Jan 30, 2021, 1:33 PM

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You'll need to have some firmware running on the CC2531 as well. There are also pre-flashed devices from Sonoff for example. In theory you should be able to control all zigbee devices with them, but I don't know if that's guaranteed. I've had no issues with Xiaomi stuff at least. But if you have questions about zigbee, you should ask in #zigbee-archived

hot depot Jan 30, 2021, 1:35 PM

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civic kraken You'll need to have some firmware running on the CC2531 as well. There are also ...

Ah yes, I should have been more specific. I did buy the Sonoff flashed CC2531. 👍

Thanks for your help, mate.

drifting grove Jan 30, 2021, 3:44 PM

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Hi I am contemplating getting some temp sensors.
I have ha via a rpi4 and already have tuya lights (WiFi) p hue lights/ tradfri lights via p hue hub 1.
I’m thinking a zigbee temp sensor that will connect to ha via the Phillips hue hub 1. Can anyone recommend a sensor?

signal token Jan 30, 2021, 4:19 PM

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Can anyone help me locate the setting inside of Tasmota (on the device itself, in this case its a light switch running Tasmota 9.2) that correlates to the Entity Name in HA? I have updated everything in Tasmota already, (Hostname, DeviceName, FriendlyName, etc). But when I add the switch to HA its still naming all the switches "Tasmota_1, Tasmota_2, etc)

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and its giving then Entity IDs that correlate too, (switch.tasmota_1, switch.tasmota_2, etc)

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https://imgur.com/a/LddW8vv

proud plinth Jan 30, 2021, 4:29 PM

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I need help to just delete a device ...

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i cant find just that simple feature

solid wren Jan 30, 2021, 4:33 PM

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Hi Guys as per one of my previous posts I have a wifi extender in my house and the problem currently is if I move to the one side of the house my device tracker shows away if it connects to the extender. Someone suggested an AP would it work if I use an old mikrotik router as an ap will the devices (phone, esphome) be visible in HA?

solid wren Jan 30, 2021, 4:35 PM

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proud plinth I need help to just delete a device ...

What do you need to delete? You can disable it under the configuration device tab

proud plinth Jan 30, 2021, 4:35 PM

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i want to delete a temp sensor from telldus ...i dont want to disable it

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i cant find any simple ... delete function

solid wren Jan 30, 2021, 4:39 PM

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If you added it through an integration you can delete it from there but tbh I usually disable them so never really had a look

proud plinth Jan 30, 2021, 4:41 PM

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i cant find how i delete it from the integration. Have been looking everywhere 😦

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i have a new temp sensor that i want to use outside... and i use it with Grafan and stuff

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its just a nightmare to switch a device to a new one

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its a bit hard to explain. I can explain my problem better in voice if someone wants to help 🙂

languid girder Jan 30, 2021, 5:00 PM

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Anyone know of a remote that control scenes or a screen? Maybe something like a stream deck or whatever

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literally just want it for my lounge to turn on/off scenes

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 6:37 PM

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any suggestions on white wifi bulbs? I have been using C by GE bulbs with google home but those are not available for HA integration

solid wren Jan 30, 2021, 6:40 PM

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solid wren Hi Guys as per one of my previous posts I have a wifi extender in my house and t...

Anyone have any assistance on this I'm still struggling. ☹️

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 6:42 PM

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solid wren Anyone have any assistance on this I'm still struggling. ☹️

This is kinda a workaround but I switched my home presence to be based of geolocation instead of AP

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:15 PM

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@mint edge long live zigbee

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:16 PM

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Ive been doing some research this morning and I think Im going to start getting zigbee devices.

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Where do you buy yours from? Any recommendations on hub&bulbs?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:17 PM

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I use mostly tradfri

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And mostly CT only bulbs

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:18 PM

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Sorry what does CT stand for?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:19 PM

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Colour temperature

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So not RGB

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:20 PM

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Oh those work as well for me in lamps.

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:20 PM

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Yep, I have ... Some, I've lost count

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:20 PM

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any particular brand you stick with?

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or are those also tradfri?

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I wasn't sure if that answer was hub or both

bright jacinthBOT Jan 30, 2021, 7:21 PM

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You can find his config lurking in the darkness.

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:21 PM

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It is a bit out of date

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There are more devices now

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And more docker

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I run a cc1352p2 with zigbee2mqtt as coordinator

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With all my brands of zigbee

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Tradfri,hue, gledopto, namron, Xiaomi

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:23 PM

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This is what I was looking at on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dresden-elektronik-ConBee-Universal-Gateway/dp/B07PZ7ZHG5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=zigbee+usb+hub&qid=1612034587&sr=8-3

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:24 PM

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Lot of people run it, I would not

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It's one of many ways to do zigbee

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 7:25 PM

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May I ask why you wouldn't?

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Im not sure if it matters but I am running HA on docker

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 7:26 PM

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I run zigbee2mqtt because I want to decouple ZigBee from HA, I also enjoy the community of zigbee2mqtt, with fast adding of new features, I can add my own features if I want and it has been dead stable for me

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I also run HA in docker

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#449717345808547842 that is

drifting grove Jan 30, 2021, 7:59 PM

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@fringe moon just looked at your set up 👍👍
Any temp sensor you would recommend
Would it be zigbee?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:01 PM

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Depends on your needs, for my indoors I currently use Xiaomi ones, both zigbee and Bluetooth, plus some esp devices, and building an esp device for my 4 freezers and 1 fridge

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:07 PM

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Do the tradfri devices work without the tradfri gateway just as normal zigbee devices?

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:12 PM

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Yes

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Zigbee2mqtt supports updates too, no idea about other platforms

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:21 PM

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Okay I think im going to look into setting up zigbe2mqtt

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:22 PM

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#zigbee-archived can help

idle narwhal Jan 30, 2021, 8:23 PM

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I managed to use the docs and google to get my first foscam working with a control on the dash, but have no idea how to add the second in /config/configuration.yaml. Anyone familiar with getting multiple cameras up under the foscam integration or should i scrap that for a better integration? Thanks in advance

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oops. i see #cameras-archived. should probably have put that there

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:24 PM

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Whats your current config look like?

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I would think you just add another - in the yaml list

idle narwhal Jan 30, 2021, 8:24 PM

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camera:

platform: foscam
name: camera.foscamR4
ip: 10.10.10.203
username: myuser
password: mypass

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:25 PM

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  - platform: foscam
    name: camera.foscamR4
    ip: 10.10.10.203
    username: myuser
    password: mypass
  - platform: foscam
    name: camera.foscamR5
    ip: 10.10.10.204
    username: myuser
    password: mypass```

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Does that not work?

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fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:25 PM

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To both of you

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JodieScronch

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:25 PM

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yes sorry

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technically it wasn't over 15 lines 😄

civic kraken Jan 30, 2021, 8:26 PM

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Then use back ticks :)

idle narwhal Jan 30, 2021, 8:26 PM

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ok, i was putting the 'camera:' bit in there twice. still getting the knack of the format and this channel. will comply, @fringe moon

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:26 PM

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yeah I made that mistake before as well. Camera is the section and anything related to camera will go just be added with another -

civic kraken Jan 30, 2021, 8:26 PM

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You can call it camera 2: if you want

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is another way

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:27 PM

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Hello:
  - my:
    code is so nice

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:27 PM

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I fixed it

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:27 PM

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HYPERCLAP

idle narwhal Jan 30, 2021, 8:29 PM

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That did the trick, @mint edge

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thank you, gentlemen

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 8:30 PM

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Glad to hear. I would also suggest you use secret file for username and password as well

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https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/configuration/secrets/

fringe moon Jan 30, 2021, 8:31 PM

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this

idle narwhal Jan 30, 2021, 8:32 PM

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that is sweet. i'm going camp here for a few weeks, i can tell

mint edge Jan 30, 2021, 9:20 PM

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I spent way to much time in HA. My wife things its dumb but I enjoy it

little sentinel Jan 30, 2021, 10:56 PM

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Looking for two device's for UK zigbee (ZHA / Conbee II)

Temperature sensor
Just to tell room Temperature or anything else that is similar in price but also tells room temperature

Motion.sensor
Ideally one that is best for picking up a person moving and not just random objects moving

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Budget ideally cheap but Reliable > Cheap

ebon salmon Jan 30, 2021, 11:06 PM

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So I'm considering getting some tradfri drivers for my kitchen cabinets, I can use my hue bridge to connect them. My question is if I have two separate led's connected to it, are they independently controllable? Or if I was to "turn on the kitchen", would both lights come on?

drifting grove Jan 30, 2021, 11:53 PM

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https://devicebase.net/en/ikea-tradfri-driver

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i thinks that's a yes... but i'm not sure

pure plover Jan 31, 2021, 12:29 AM

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Does anyone have experience with recessed door sensors like this one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082PT71MM/?pldnSite=1
Looking for something like this that people would recommend or if anyone knows if the linked one is good.

lapis ruin Jan 31, 2021, 1:21 AM

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Hi all I have a TP Link 110H Plus with FW 1.2.6 Does this fw work on HA

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 1:46 AM

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https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/tplink/
There is a list of Supported Devices

brazen hatch Jan 31, 2021, 2:01 AM

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any recommendations for IR blasters compatible with HA? i have an old logitech hub, but i can't get it to work with my ceiling fans... RM Mini any good?

willow timber Jan 31, 2021, 2:04 AM

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broadlink is pretty popular or you can make them yourself pretty easily

brazen hatch Jan 31, 2021, 2:05 AM

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if it involves soldering i'm better off buying something

willow timber Jan 31, 2021, 2:06 AM

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make sure you know what frequency your fans run at before you try to buy something

brazen hatch Jan 31, 2021, 2:07 AM

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that might be a problem, i have no spec sheets, not even sure i have the model numbers

willow timber Jan 31, 2021, 2:14 AM

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check for some info on the remote

brazen hatch Jan 31, 2021, 2:16 AM

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most blasters are cheap enough to just make a gamble on them working, as long as they are HA compatible

cloud kindle Jan 31, 2021, 4:58 AM

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Hi. I’m new here and I have a noob question

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I have just setup HA. I have some rf switches that I have set up with the rf bridge flashed with tasmota

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I’ve gotten as far as getting the mqtt message in node red. What is the correct way to add them to home assistant?

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Or do I just start using them in automations as a trigger?

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That is, using the mqtt as a trigger somehow?

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I have seen the switch class but it looks like a toggle switch and mine are momentary switches.

trail crag Jan 31, 2021, 5:17 AM

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Looking for UK-compatible energy-monitoring plugs compatible with zigbee?

I'm after either something in this form factor: https://www.assets.signify.com/is/image/PhilipsLighting/0baae76e677c4d6cabdbaaa000ea871d?wid=740&hei=555&qlt=82&fmt=png&resMode=sharp2

Or a small device that I can embed behind the wall-socket (preferred as then I can take it back to Aus)

south granite Jan 31, 2021, 6:38 AM

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My condos shades are almost 16 years old and need replacing. I obviously want to go the smart home motorized route. Lutron’s Serena shades are my top choice right now but I was wondering if anyone here has experience with them or other suggestions? (I apologize in advance if this isn’t the right room)

opal pumice Jan 31, 2021, 7:08 AM

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I'm trying to add my EcoWitt Soil Moisture Sensor to Home Assistant, i'm using the rtl_433 addons and the device is added via mqtt. I am getting this error message, it looks like it may be related to the fact it's a moisture sensor. Has anyone seen this before that can point me in the right direction, i'd like to get this added to one of my dashboards. 2021-01-30 23:07:19 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.util.logging] Exception in async_discover_sensor when dispatching 'mqtt_discovery_new_sensor_mqtt': ({'device_class': 'moisture', 'name': 'Fineoffset-WH51-00141d-H', 'unit_of_measurement': '%', 'value_template': '{{ value|float }}', 'state_topic': 'rtl_433/9b13b3f4-rtl433/devices/Fineoffset-WH51/00141d/moisture', 'unique_id': 'Fineoffset-WH51-00141d-H', 'device': {'identifiers': 'Fineoffset-WH51-00141d', 'name': 'Fineoffset-WH51-00141d', 'model': 'Fineoffset-WH51', 'manufacturer': 'rtl_433'}, 'platform': 'mqtt'},) Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/src/homeassistant/homeassistant/components/mqtt/sensor.py", line 84, in async_discover_sensor config = PLATFORM_SCHEMA(discovery_payload) File "/usr/local/lib/python3.8/site-packages/voluptuous/schema_builder.py", line 272, in __call__ return self._compiled([], data) File "/usr/local/lib/python3.8/site-packages/voluptuous/schema_builder.py", line 594, in validate_dict return base_validate(path, iteritems(data), out) File "/usr/local/lib/python3.8/site-packages/voluptuous/schema_builder.py", line 432, in validate_mapping raise er.MultipleInvalid(errors) voluptuous.error.MultipleInvalid: value must be one of ['battery', 'current', 'energy', 'humidity', 'illuminance', 'power', 'power_factor', 'pressure', 'signal_strength', 'temperature', 'timestamp', 'voltage'] for dictionary value @ data['device_class']

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 7:09 AM

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Well, it tells you what the error is

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Your device class isn't valid

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Use one of the valid ones stated

opal pumice Jan 31, 2021, 7:12 AM

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Thanks I can see that now, the device is being added by the addon so i'll need to contact the addon creator then I suppose and log an issue. Unless there is some way I can do this myself.

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 7:13 AM

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No idea, don't use add-ons ACOSP_guessillshrug

opal pumice Jan 31, 2021, 7:13 AM

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This is the addon - https://github.com/pbkhrv/rtl_433-hass-addons/tree/main/rtl_433_mqtt_autodiscovery

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Just dug into this a bit more, it looks like this might need to be changed (line 185)

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https://github.com/merbanan/rtl_433/blob/a20cd1a62caa52dad97e4a99f8373b2fba3986d9/examples/rtl_433_mqtt_hass.py

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Changing it to humidity maybe? That seems to be the only reasonable substitute for moisture.

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 7:19 AM

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It's valid atleast

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ACOSP_guessillshrug

trail echo Jan 31, 2021, 8:09 AM

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I'm looking for a motion sensor that can work in the dark and can run on a personal hotspot and then ping my phone. Anyone know of anything like this? Thanks!

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 8:29 AM

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What ... Is the actual usecase? And why not zigbee?

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 9:42 AM

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First time here. Please, if I may ask: Is anyone here running the Lidl (silvercrest) doorbell with success? (the Lidl power plugs and doorsensor work in my latest HA, but not the doorbell)

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 10:28 AM

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drifting grove First time here. Please, if I may ask: Is anyone here running the Lidl (silvercr...

or should I better ask this in the #zigbee-archived channel?

reef gale Jan 31, 2021, 10:50 AM

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hey ho, did someone know if the motion sensor is integrateable at home-assistant

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 10:56 AM

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"the" motion sensor?

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I hadn't realised there was only one in the whole world 🤔

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 11:13 AM

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reef gale hey ho, did someone know if the motion sensor is integrateable at home-assistant

you mean the Lidl one..?

reef gale Jan 31, 2021, 11:13 AM

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sorry, from the netatmo presence...

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 11:14 AM

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https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/netatmo/

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That seems to suggest not natively

reef gale Jan 31, 2021, 11:14 AM

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yeah i see that, but i dont have the entity

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ah ok

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 11:15 AM

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Acutally, looking further down that page...

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- alias: Netatmo event example

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The #integrations-archived can likely help further there

reef gale Jan 31, 2021, 11:16 AM

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thx

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:15 PM

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Hi everyone! Is someone willing to help a noob? 🙂 I am not able to make a speaker group...

stray lotus Jan 31, 2021, 12:22 PM

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Hi guys. If i want to stream Internet radio, through media player which device would be easier? Google nest mini, chromecast or are there any other cheap speakers that supports streaming? Thanks

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 12:24 PM

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Anything that supports cast

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Which is... A couple of thousand different devices

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:26 PM

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i have 3 google nests, which work perfectly in a group since i setup everything in the google home app

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but i have a bose soundtouch 10

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which i would love to add to the group...

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:49 PM

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You can't, unless it supports Cast

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:53 PM

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so i am not able to make a media group in home assistant?

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:54 PM

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Have a look at the #integrations-archived options at https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations#media-player 😉

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:55 PM

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everything is integrated, i see all the devices.. but i'm way too dumb to make a group 🤣

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:55 PM

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Well, this is more of a question for #integrations-archived 😉

bright jacinthBOT Jan 31, 2021, 12:55 PM

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The topic of this channel is:

Questions about a hardware device (not their #integrations-archived with HA, and not the thing that HA calls devices)? Someone might have the same device and be able to help you out! If you've got a Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, see #zwave-archived and #zigbee-archived, #cameras-archived for cameras, and #diy-archived for making your own stuff.

Problems with the Blue? See #330990055533576204

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winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:55 PM

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But, do you see a group option there?

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:56 PM

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i don't know exactly where i should look for a group

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:56 PM

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Well, it'd be called group 😉

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:56 PM

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should i go to the integrations channel instead? 😄

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 12:56 PM

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Yes

vast zodiac Jan 31, 2021, 12:56 PM

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alright, thanks! 🙂

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have a good day everyone!

kindred vale Jan 31, 2021, 1:49 PM

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i have the aqara cube and in zigbee2mqtt when flip90 or flip180 this remains side:2, but "action_side": changes , can i make a sensor for "action_side" ?

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 1:50 PM

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Yes

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That's something you'd do with #integrations-archived or possibly #automations-archived

crimson cliff Jan 31, 2021, 2:11 PM

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Hi all, just installed Home Assistant for the first time, and it's failing to recognise any of my smart plugs (Kasa and Nooie) or bulbs (Wiz), all of which are functioning fine with Google Home

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Is there anything I can do?

static beacon Jan 31, 2021, 2:36 PM

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i build a nfc reader with the materials provided in the tutorial here. https://github.com/adonno/tagreader now the tagreader board has a built in LED that always seems to burn red. Is there a way to turn that off and use the seperated LED only

hoary hawk Jan 31, 2021, 2:59 PM

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I have added a KNX binary sensors. Easy enough.. but would like to add it inverted.. not sure on how to use the "switches"

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binary_sensor:

Ir deckare hall & Vrum

- name: motionSensor
  state_address: '0/2/57'

stuck cosmos Jan 31, 2021, 3:40 PM

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just curious how many people have an elgato streamdeck and use it to control lights with home assistant via the http API plugin? Was thinking about getting one and making an unofficial home asssistant plugin for it to be able to control lights/switches from it

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 4:35 PM

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Evening all, just wondering if anyone would have a suggested device for controlling the blinds (preferably a supported zigbee device)

little sentinel Jan 31, 2021, 5:03 PM

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Looking for two device's for UK zigbee (ZHA / Conbee II)

Temperature sensor
Just to tell room Temperature or anything else that is similar in price but also tells room temperature

Motion.sensor
Ideally one that is best for picking up a person moving and not just random objects moving

fringe moon Jan 31, 2021, 5:09 PM

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Xiaomi

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 5:35 PM

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hoary hawk ######################## # Sensors ######################## binary_sensor: #...

#integrations-archived would be where to ask about integrations 😉 (see the channel topic)
You'd just add invert: true after the state_address line though

hoary hawk Jan 31, 2021, 5:46 PM

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winged knoll <#672220541343760384> would be where to ask about integrations 😉 (see the chann...

Thanks! Was into complicated functionality that did not work out for me 🙂

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Is there a way to integrate xiaomi robot vacuum without the xiaomi gateway, that seems to be used in the xiaomi integration

zealous dune Jan 31, 2021, 6:00 PM

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vacuum is wifi and doesn't need a gateway

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 6:01 PM

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See also #integrations-archived for integrations 😉

bright jacinthBOT Jan 31, 2021, 6:01 PM

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The topic of this channel is:

@hoary hawk Questions about a hardware device (not their #integrations-archived with HA, and not the thing that HA calls devices)? Someone might have the same device and be able to help you out! If you've got a Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, see #zwave-archived and #zigbee-archived, #cameras-archived for cameras, and #diy-archived for making your own stuff.

Problems with the Blue? See #330990055533576204

If you want to share images, use https://imgur.com/ or similar.

Please use https://www.hastebin.com/ or https://paste.ubuntu.com/ to share code or logs

inland yacht Jan 31, 2021, 7:32 PM

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Hi, I'm looking for solenoid valves to automate watering my potted plants, any suggestions? I haven't found any z-wave powered valve yet, anything on Amazon would be ideal

hoary hawk Jan 31, 2021, 7:43 PM

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inland yacht Hi, I'm looking for solenoid valves to automate watering my potted plants, any s...

Have seen "Ikea Knycklaren" used with water automation 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fAyvvJ-1l4

steep zephyr Jan 31, 2021, 8:01 PM

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Hey folks, do you have any suggestions for a smart plug that I could use to measure a washing machine's power utilization? It's a standard three-pronged 120v outlet. Ideally it wouldn't be internet dependent.

fluid bramble Jan 31, 2021, 8:29 PM

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Hi. I migrated from my PI4 to PC with SSD due to corrupted SD card. Unfortunately my pc dont have a bluetooth hence i cannot use the BLE/BT tracking function. Does anyone know a any softwares/OS that i can install on my PI4 to use as a BLE/BT beacon/tracker that can easily be integrated with HA?

bright jacinthBOT Jan 31, 2021, 8:30 PM

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As an alternative to HA built-in bluetooth tracking, the monitor script uses separate devices, usually Pi Zeroes, to track bluetooth devices.
It uses MQTT topics to relay device status messages to HA. See this forum thread for more.

winged knoll Jan 31, 2021, 8:30 PM

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Raspberry Pi OS + Monitor and you're done 😉

fluid bramble Jan 31, 2021, 8:32 PM

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Thank you so much 🙂

orchid gazelle Jan 31, 2021, 8:47 PM

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Anyone with the Blitzwolf SHP6 Pro (the 3450W version) with ESPHome? I'm trying to find the right calibration values, but the ones in https://www.esphome-devices.com/devices/blitzwolf-bw-shp6/ do give the expected values

bright jacinthBOT Jan 31, 2021, 8:48 PM

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@orchid gazelle ESPHome is a system to control your ESP8266/ESP32, with a native integration for Home Assistant.

You can find their documentation here, and get help with ESPHome itself here in the #diy-archived channel (#integrations-archived for the integration). They also have their own Discord server too.

inland yacht Jan 31, 2021, 9:07 PM

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Have seen "Ikea Knycklaren" used with water automation 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fAyvvJ-1l4
@hoary hawk that's a nice one but I can't find it in any store

hoary hawk Jan 31, 2021, 9:09 PM

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inland yacht > Have seen "Ikea Knycklaren" used with water automation 🙂 https://www.youtube....

Guess you don't "pass by" sweden each lunch? https://www.ikea.com/se/sv/p/knycklan-elektronisk-diskmaskinsavstaengning-20425724/

inland yacht Jan 31, 2021, 9:10 PM

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IKEA just started selling in Mexico, and they are already overloaded and delivering late 😂

drifting grove Jan 31, 2021, 9:30 PM

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Hi. New here and new to Home Assistant. I'm considering to buy 2 TP-Link HS110. My idea is to make some scripting to torn one of them off if they together delivers too much power - to avoid blowing the fuse. So now my questions are: Can I get a power reading fast enough, e.g. withing seconds of change rather than minutes? How much power are these devices using themself? Should I look for other devices (in EU)?

upbeat belfry Jan 31, 2021, 9:40 PM

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Anyway of integrate a Bluetooth Speaker into HA?..

little sentinel Jan 31, 2021, 10:21 PM

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trail crag Looking for UK-compatible energy-monitoring plugs compatible with zigbee? I'm ...

Did you find a new uk plug for zigbee?

trail crag Jan 31, 2021, 10:28 PM

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little sentinel Did you find a new uk plug for zigbee?

Not yet, no

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Energenie has some wallplates that caught my attention

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Not sure on integration though

little sentinel Jan 31, 2021, 10:29 PM

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@trail crag
I have 3 Salus SP600

And they're quite good

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Bit pricy tho

trail crag Jan 31, 2021, 10:30 PM

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Nice, zigbee2mqtt compatible?

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And energy monitoring? (Don't care about switch)

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https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/devices/SP600.html

Perfect

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Just ordered 3, thanks @little sentinel

inland yacht Jan 31, 2021, 10:41 PM

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@hoary hawk this one looks promising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lv8KIlDMVs

rugged heron Jan 31, 2021, 10:47 PM

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Is it possible to forcibly remove a device? It's an esphome device, says unavailable and I'm sure it's available, and it won't let me remove the device either. I just want to readd it at this point.

little sentinel Jan 31, 2021, 10:59 PM

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I wanna try the lidl ones silvercrest

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8 quid

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only supports on/off though

fallow python Jan 31, 2021, 11:37 PM

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Does anybody have any tips on getting my Home Assistant to work with my alexa using the HUe-emulation?

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I won't be paying for cloud - that's for sure.... If I can't get this to work, I will look into doing the custom skill etc using AWS though.... But I'm a bit scared of runaway bills or something I've heard some bad stories 😦

long mirage Feb 1, 2021, 12:10 AM

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So I got a light set up and it appears under "Entities", though it appears that I cannot manage it from here?
This entity ("light.my_light") does not have a unique ID, therefore its settings cannot be managed from the UI. See the documentation for more detail.
I simply want to assign it to an area but I'm not seeing that option

rugged heron Feb 1, 2021, 12:30 AM

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@long mirage How did you setup this light? What integration?

long mirage Feb 1, 2021, 12:30 AM

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https://github.com/d21spike/etekcity

long mirage Feb 1, 2021, 12:33 AM

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rugged heron <@!181873484836765697> How did you setup this light? What integration?

I can definitely trigger the light / adjust brightness, just apparently does not have a unique ID

rugged heron Feb 1, 2021, 12:34 AM

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long mirage I can definitely trigger the light / adjust brightness, just apparently does not...

Try this: https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/#manual-customization

long mirage Feb 1, 2021, 12:44 AM

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rugged heron Try this: https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/#...

it's missing the option in those menus

rugged heron Feb 1, 2021, 2:21 AM

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long mirage it's missing the option in those menus

Hmmm :/ I'm unfamiliar with that integration, but I've seen that error before, but I can't remember how I solved it

bright jacinthBOT Feb 1, 2021, 2:22 AM

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Please see the faq entry about that message.

rugged heron Feb 1, 2021, 2:22 AM

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^ @long mirage

long mirage Feb 1, 2021, 2:23 AM

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thanks, I'll give it a look over 👍

tired surge Feb 1, 2021, 2:42 AM

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I was wondering if someone can help me with Tasmota and MQTT. I had 11 devices up and running with HA using Eclipse Mosquitto broker and the MQTT integration. However, I was trying to add in some more light switches and a few bulbs and I'm having issues. I'm very inexperienced with MQTT, so I'm having trouble with messages. I believe it has something to do with retaining messages; I have tried uninstalling both the Broker and Integration to no avail. I also can't seem to find the mosquitto.db file that some guides have said to delete

trail crag Feb 1, 2021, 3:00 AM

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little sentinel only supports on/off though

if I was going for on/off only, I'd look for either wall-plate or something in-wall like a SONOFF ZBMINI or similar - only willing to tolerate the dongle for energy tracking 😂

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 4:07 AM

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Hello, I'm wondering if somebody can answer some basic questions about what entities can be and how switches and other entities work

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I have a IR blaster and I've configured it to send out commands that set my LED lights to different colors

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however I configured everything under "switch:" in configuration.yaml

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and now "green" or "brighten" has a binary on-off state

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how do I just have it be a button with no binary state

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and what would that entry under confiration.yaml be, if not "switch:"

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Should I just use a script?

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 4:18 AM

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Anybody have the rm4 mini from broadlink? What kind are you using for power? Kind of a PITA

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 4:21 AM

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yeah I'm actually using it right now

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funnily enough

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I literally have it plugged into the back of my PC man

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 4:23 AM

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mental zodiac I literally have it plugged into the back of my PC man

Yeah I wasn't sure if it would actually work like that. IR needs to be line of sight. I have some devices too close to pc to get it to work so needs to be across the room on wall

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 4:23 AM

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the IR blaster is exceptionally bright

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I have it sitting on my desk above the computer

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its kind of in a corner but nothing in the room has had trouble receiving a signal from it

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that bright IR light bounces off walls, its like a strobe light

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I don't think the IR emitter has direct line of sight with any of my devices tbh, the light just reflects everywhere

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 4:33 AM

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damn guess it's super powerful lol

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 4:59 AM

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@young atlas have you configured it yet?

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:08 AM

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mental zodiac <@!234755390414258177> have you configured it yet?

Nope the QR code fails. Can't be in 5ghz with your phone so I have to split my wifi into separate networks just to find it lol

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 5:09 AM

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I do have some tips for you when you eventually begin to configure it with home assistant

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I can't help you there as I had zero trouble with the broadlink android app

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The documentation for the broadlink is integration I found to be absolutely unusable at first

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I had to watch this video in order to make sense of what was happening

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfEnadwKs-o

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however, the syntax being used in this video is wrong and doesn't work

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My comment on this video, as "Matthew W", identifies the problems with syntax I was having and the correct syntax. The correct syntax can also be found on the integration documentation page, once the youtube video helped me get started

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:15 AM

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mental zodiac I do have some tips for you when you eventually begin to configure it with home ...

sorted 👍

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:15 AM

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mental zodiac The documentation for the broadlink is integration I found to be absolutely unus...

Agree on that 😄

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:16 AM

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mental zodiac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfEnadwKs-o

Watching now. Thanks a ton man, what good timing.

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 5:16 AM

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idk what you're using the IR blaster for, but for me I have devices I control on/off for

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:17 AM

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fans, portable ac, tv, apple tv, another fan

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 5:17 AM

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but there are also buttons where I need a non-binary state, like set LED red or perhaps for you channel up

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setting an LED red as a switch like the way the youtube video is stupid because every time you add it in lovelace or whatever, it's got an on-off state

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and thats not really how the LED strip works..

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so I recommend being selective about whether you set something up as a switch if it has a binary on-off state (and Home assistant is GREAT at tracking whether the device is on or off unlike google assistant)

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or if there is no binary state, make sure you write it in as a script instead

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:22 AM

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Dude this thing is hella wierd. Randomly it assigned a whole other subnet to the second device I have no idea how or why 🤔

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 5:22 AM

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this will all save you about 75% of the work I spent, banging my head against a wall trying to get it to work and then redoing all ~30 of my LED commands over again a number of times

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 5:23 AM

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I'm using .6.x for example and it gave it .16.x

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Yeah I am using it to also bridge the gap in some of Siri's shortcomings so really excited for that

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Definitely appreciate it

mental zodiac Feb 1, 2021, 5:29 AM

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I want to see if I can trim down my config files to just have the mac address listed so it doesn't matter what the IP is

tulip kraken Feb 1, 2021, 7:34 AM

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Is there any way to use Sonoff and Smart Life devices offline in HA, without flashing?

analog kestrel Feb 1, 2021, 8:37 AM

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I have an older HTPC with an AMD A4-5000 APU in it. Would this perform better than the RPi4 I already have HA OS running on?
https://www.amd.com/en/product/5726

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 8:46 AM

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Yes

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 8:46 AM

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pure cpu performance appears to be similar though

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 8:47 AM

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Pi4 is around 900, A4-5000 is around 1280

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So, about 1/3 faster

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Ignoring the fact that everything isn't going over that USB bus

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 8:47 AM

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oh, the result I found was 1300 for the pi

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https://www.androidbenchmark.net/phone.php?phone=Raspberry+Pi+4

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 8:48 AM

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https://superuser.com/questions/1579497/how-does-a-raspberry-pi-4-truly-compare-against-a-modern-desktop-cpu

A Pi4 is apparently slightly slower than an Atom x5-Z8350 - which puts it at a "Passmark" speed of broadly 900. And that's probably about right; an order of 3 times the speed of the ancient Pentium 4 workhorse.

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But, yeah, somewhere in that range anyway then

analog kestrel Feb 1, 2021, 9:03 AM

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So I might see some improvements, but probably not that much? I also have an older Lenovo machine I'm considering. That seems even older though, and has a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400.

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 9:04 AM

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mostly anything will be an upgrade from a pi or an odroid tbh

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in regards to reliability and scalability

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 9:05 AM

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It may not be night and day but I suspect you'll notice the boost

analog kestrel Feb 1, 2021, 9:35 AM

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I found another PC here (snagged a couple Lenovo Workstations from my old workplace they were getting rid of) with a i5 2400, which should be a noticeable upgrade from the RPi. I'm not really having performance issues, but I've been unable to get my Pi to boot from an old SSD I have lying around (probably a bad adapter), and I'm a bit worried about SD cards failing on me.

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Is Proxmox the recommended method, or perhaps Debian+Docker is just as easy?

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 10:01 AM

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It's up to you - some folks like Proxmox, some folks like Docker

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Personally, Docker

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:03 AM

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this

zealous dune Feb 1, 2021, 10:03 AM

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:that:

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:30 AM

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recommended ceiling lamp with motion sensor ?

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:30 AM

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lamp with motion sensor ? Thonk

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:31 AM

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well...suppose this is the english word :)))

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for something designed to be put on above wall :))

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:34 AM

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I think a picture will speak volumes here

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:35 AM

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https://i.imgur.com/8POx9XN.png

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not very happy of my motion sensor due to high refresh time

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i need a fast responsive motion sensor

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:37 AM

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I've never seen anything like that

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and I like to keep my lights and my motion sensors seperate

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:38 AM

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ok. first step is the sensor 🙂

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so? any recommandation for the sensor?

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:41 AM

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xiaomi aqara has a nice zigbee one

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I saw they have now a BT one too

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:41 AM

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oh..don't remind me of bt

upbeat belfry Feb 1, 2021, 10:41 AM

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Anyway of connecting a BT speaker to HA as a media player?

mental patio Feb 1, 2021, 10:41 AM

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hope to make a bt dongle soon for my bt devices with esp32

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:42 AM

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sounds like a horrible idea with the price of cast enabled speakers @upbeat belfry

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usually anything from $10 and upwards can get you cast

upbeat belfry Feb 1, 2021, 10:45 AM

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How can I use cast to have HA playing music (lets say spotify) to an old receiver which connects to my speaker?

(I thought about connecting a BT Receiver with AUX ..)

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:46 AM

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any chromecast can accept that afaik

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if your reciever has hdmi in

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if not, diy is possible with a pi or similar

civic kraken Feb 1, 2021, 10:46 AM

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if you don't have hdmi there's the discontinued chromecast audio which you may find on ebay or something

upbeat belfry Feb 1, 2021, 10:46 AM

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It has hdmi of course.. any recommended cast device?

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 10:47 AM

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a chromecast ?

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anyone will do for audio via hdmi afaik

civic kraken Feb 1, 2021, 10:47 AM

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yeah the cheapest chromecast you can find

upbeat belfry Feb 1, 2021, 10:47 AM

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Thanks :)

tawdry hornet Feb 1, 2021, 12:30 PM

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Hi everybody, My system consists of a Rasperry pi 4 B as a hub connected to a router FRITZ!BOX 7560.. I need to extend my wlan network and add a Wi-Fi repeater in the basement. Can someone recommend me one that would work flawless without compatibility problems?

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(I could not find nothing so far on the forum)

steep zephyr Feb 1, 2021, 12:48 PM

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winged knoll Raspberry Pi OS + Monitor and you're done 😉

Thank you- that's super helpful. perhaps I'll try turning it into an integration for shits and giggles.

past canyon Feb 1, 2021, 12:49 PM

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I'm not sure if this is the right channel to ask this in. When you make a room you can address all lights in a room with entity_id: light.room

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I have some rooms with spaces in their name and it looks like HA is not making the general light entity for them

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Any way around that?

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 12:53 PM

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steep zephyr Thank you- that's super helpful. perhaps I'll try turning it into an integration...

Only thing it really needs would be MQTT Discovery support, then it's install and go

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 12:54 PM

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past canyon Any way around that?

No. Entities can't have spaces. Also, that's a light.group #integrations-archived 😉

past canyon Feb 1, 2021, 12:54 PM

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Ty, will move there

earnest flame Feb 1, 2021, 12:55 PM

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Please which hardware gateway can I run the hass software?

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 12:56 PM

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What are you actually looking for?

earnest flame Feb 1, 2021, 12:56 PM

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I need a gateway hub to run the hass system

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 12:56 PM

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https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/installation/

earnest flame Feb 1, 2021, 12:57 PM

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Ok

fringe moon Feb 1, 2021, 1:16 PM

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any modern system

marble sand Feb 1, 2021, 2:10 PM

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Hey all. Can someone check my thinking here? I'm thinking of using either a shelly 1 or a sonoff mini and installing it in the ceiling rose to automate a ceiling light, so I can turn it on and off by the switch and via HA. I'm wondering that if I then chose to put a smartbulb in that socket, could I make the Shelly or sonoff instead of switching the relay on noticing the wall switch state change it instead leaves the relay in the on position but sends a message to HA to turn the smart bulb on? Should I want to change the bulb I can then manually 'off' the relay from HA too? Is this doable?

brave wren Feb 1, 2021, 3:08 PM

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I'm missing something. I removed a zwave switch so I could do a firmware update. When I removed it it was node 2. When I re-added it, it was node 7. Now, I get an error saying it is a duplicate named switch, and is being ignored by home assistant in the logs. Any ideas where to fix?

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 3:14 PM

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See #zwave-archived

weak belfry Feb 1, 2021, 4:18 PM

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I am trying to use device trackers with the Home Assistant app. My wife and I both have the app downloaded and are logged into the apps. When we look at the map on HA dashboard neither of our devices show up on the map. I have 2 people set for myself and her, with our devices picked as the tracked device.

bright jacinthBOT Feb 1, 2021, 4:19 PM

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The topic of this channel is:

@weak belfry Questions about a hardware device (not their #integrations-archived with HA, and not the thing that HA calls devices)? Someone might have the same device and be able to help you out! If you've got a Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, see #zwave-archived and #zigbee-archived, #cameras-archived for cameras, and #diy-archived for making your own stuff.

Problems with the Blue? See #330990055533576204

If you want to share images, use https://imgur.com/ or similar.

Please use https://www.hastebin.com/ or https://paste.ubuntu.com/ to share code or logs

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 4:19 PM

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You really need to learn to read those 😉

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The map would be #integrations-archived

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You probably also want to read the docs for the map integration

weak belfry Feb 1, 2021, 4:21 PM

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Maybe someday I'll get it right 😆

pallid thistle Feb 1, 2021, 5:58 PM

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out of interest what tablets are people using for their wall panels these days, i'm going to be using a 3d floorplan.

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 7:47 PM

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I see a ton of 'best device to run HA on' I was wondering what performance metrics the recommendations are based on? I've got a few integrations and don't see many issues with my pi4. Hoping some of those who've ran it for awhile or have lots going on might be able to fill in the blanks on why it might be necessary

winged knoll Feb 1, 2021, 7:57 PM

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Pi4 + SSD is fine for lower end stuff

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But that USB bus is a bottleneck

young atlas Feb 1, 2021, 8:27 PM

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winged knoll Pi4 + SSD is fine for lower end stuff

AH I see. I would imagine mostly used for camera local storage and the like? I could see that. You have any thoughts on VMs vs dedicated box? I enjoy the small ff of the pis

fluid bramble Feb 1, 2021, 8:50 PM

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@young atlas I have seen many examples where its been used PI and SD Card, and from what I have read the SD Card should not be used for read/write that often and most likely will result in a corrupted SD card. I did experience this myself and migrated to Virtual Box and I have only good experience with it so far.

ebon salmon Feb 1, 2021, 10:58 PM

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hey all ,after some assistance. I am trying to clean up my home assistant devices/entities, and I have some duplicates for my lights. I have 6 bulbs attached to Hue Bridge, but am also seeing a "Lights" integration with a couple of custom groups and then each of the 6 lights replicated

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Any of the entities with the "Lights" integration are unable to be removed, am I better off removing the hue integration? I don't want the custom lights groups there either but can't figure out how to remove them

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I added the hue bulbs through the integration, I'm still trying to get my head around the configuration.yaml file too. I've come from OH so this is all quite new to me still

wide merlin Feb 2, 2021, 12:09 AM

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Anyone using the Qingping CGG1 (BLE thermometer / hygrometer w/ E-Ink display)? Really impressed with it so far. Excellent build quality, the screen looks fantastic and the accuracy is on point as well.

stiff wyvern Feb 2, 2021, 1:15 AM

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Hey all, I'm trying to get one of these #tasmota #switches working properly in HA: https://templates.blakadder.com/gosund_SW6.html#Rule3. The page has the following info regarding setup for HA: ```
switch:

platform: mqtt
name: "Exterior Lights"
state_topic: "stat/tasmota_XXXXX/POWER1"
command_topic: "cmnd/tasmota_XXXXX/EVENT"
availability_topic: "tele/tasmota_XXXXX/LWT"
qos: 0
payload_on: "ON"
payload_off: "OFF"
payload_available: "Online"
payload_not_available: "Offline"

I"m trying to figure out what info goes where XXXXX is.....Where would I get that from?

rugged heron Feb 2, 2021, 1:47 AM

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Could anyone recommend a smaller smart humidifier? Preferably something ESP8266 based so I can flash it with ESPHome. I’ve been searching online but can’t find anything promising. Any recommendations?

zenith wedge Feb 2, 2021, 2:44 AM

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Anyone know of a zigbee plug that sends power off mqtt ? I.e someone hits a dumb switch and it sends a message before dying off

tired surge Feb 2, 2021, 3:00 AM

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stiff wyvern Hey all, I'm trying to get one of these #tasmota #switches working properly in ...

You can find this in the Tasmota firmware/GUI. I believe it is the string after the "DVES." Look in the Information or MQTT section. Have you tried auto-discovery using Tasmota integration or the MQTT integration? Those have been pretty reliable for me.

mortal gyro Feb 2, 2021, 3:35 AM

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Hi everyone 😄 Pretty new to setting up some of the Home Assistant stuff. I'm in a 2-story house, running Home Assistant on my Synology Nas using Docker. I'm looking at some Bluetooth devices (ie the Mi Flora) but the range on them is way too low to be able to reach my NAS, which is upstairs.
I've read a bit about ESPHome but I'm a bit confused what hardware I'd need. Can I use a Raspberry Pi as an ESP32 gateway for the Bluetooth devices to connect to, and then use MQTT to HomeAssistant? Any guides around for this sort of thing?

tiny bison Feb 2, 2021, 5:00 AM

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The esp32 would allow you to communicate via Bluetooth and/or WiFi, and home-assistant could integrate with the esp32 running esphome, but the raspberry pie wouldn’t be needed unless you want home-assistant to run on there instead

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I haven’t found any examples for connecting to a Bluetooth device and exposing it as a WiFi device using esphome and home assistant, but i would be worried it might be difficult to fit the Bluetooth and WiFi stack on there with much else, or at least it has been an issue in the past

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:00 AM

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How can I make it so that if my TV is on then it sends a message to a certain Google device (It's a Nest Hub Max btw) to broadcast

civic kraken Feb 2, 2021, 7:19 AM

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@stiff wyvern #integrations-archived is the right channel to ask when integrating devices to HA. But the XXXXX will depend on your tasmota setup, but it's some sort of a identifying name you've put in there most likely

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:23 AM

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pearl panther How can I make it so that if my TV is on then it sends a message to a certain Go...

You'd need to have #integrations-archived for your TV (so you can detect it turning on) and Google Cast (cast), as well as either a tts #integrations-archived or something like Assistant Relay(https://github.com/greghesp/assistant-relay). Then with all that set up you'd write #automations-archived to make it happen.

See those channel's topics (top of the window) for useful links

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:43 AM

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winged knoll You'd need to have <#672220541343760384> for your TV (so you can detect it turni...

That's the problem, idk how to setup Assistant Replay

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:43 AM

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Then use TTS instead

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Assistant Relay has their own docs, and their own Discord server though

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https://discord.gg/Jz8AM9k

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https://assistantrelay.com/

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:43 AM

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winged knoll Assistant Relay has their own docs, and their own Discord server though

I tried TTS as well but idk how to use it either 😄 im a noob

bright jacinthBOT Feb 2, 2021, 7:43 AM

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@pearl panther Discord isn't like IRC, you don't have to tag people on every response. Keep in mind that every time you tag somebody, they get a notification ping. That can very quickly become annoying and people may block you.

When using Discord's new Reply feature it defaults to pinging the person you reply to, click @ ON to @ OFF to stop this - on the right side of the compose bar.

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:44 AM

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Well, the answer to being a "noob" is to read the docs, try stuff out, and learn 😉

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That's what everybody here did, since we all started there

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:44 AM

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bright jacinth

Thanks i guess

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:44 AM

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So, if you're stuck setting up TTS, head over to #integrations-archived - use a code share site (see #rules ) to share what you did, and any errors, then explain your problem

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:45 AM

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winged knoll So, if you're stuck setting up TTS, head over to <#672220541343760384> - use a _...

Thanks

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:45 AM

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facepalm

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:45 AM

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pearl panther Thanks

https://tenor.com/view/discord-disable-reply-pings-pinging-gif-19259231

Tenor

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See that, on the right, when you use REPLY?

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Click the damn thing to say @ OFF

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Every time you don't, you send a notification ping

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:46 AM

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winged knoll <:facepalm:664295198318395392>

i did do that a while ago obviously it didnt save but im sorry for pinging you

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:46 AM

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As explained in the bot message

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OR JUST DON'T USE REPLY

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:46 AM

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yeah makes sense

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 7:46 AM

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And no, it doesn't save

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Anyway, #integrations-archived can help you with TTS 😉

pearl panther Feb 2, 2021, 7:47 AM

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k thanks

upper yoke Feb 2, 2021, 7:54 AM

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what are the cheapest smart led strips i can get? want to light up more of my bedroom without spending a mint on more hue stuff.

fringe moon Feb 2, 2021, 7:55 AM

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xiaomi yeelight strips have been solid for me

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been on for over 2 years

bright jacinthBOT Feb 2, 2021, 7:55 AM

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See the pinned messages

fringe moon Feb 2, 2021, 7:55 AM

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no problems

upper yoke Feb 2, 2021, 8:56 AM

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6t foot for $55? ;/

fringe moon Feb 2, 2021, 9:22 AM

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I paid about $35 if I remember correctly

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from ali

waxen jacinth Feb 2, 2021, 10:07 AM

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has anyone used iiglo smart products with HA

drifting grove Feb 2, 2021, 10:20 AM

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stiff wyvern Hey all, I'm trying to get one of these #tasmota #switches working properly in ...

it's the device ID in tasmota, usually the MAC address of the device

solid wren Feb 2, 2021, 11:40 AM

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Hey all.
So I recently setup device tracker on my mikrotik on the basis of wifi connection. But if my phone connects over to the extender it shows I'm away although I'm still connected.

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I'm sure the extender is the problem.

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I have an old mikrotik router board available that I can use but my question is how will I set this up so home assistant reads it correctly? An access point, repeater or another router?

subtle flame Feb 2, 2021, 1:21 PM

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Hello. I got the answer Dimmer WiFi smart wall switch without neutral cable not exists.

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https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtEbCAl

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Can someone tell me then what is this?

mental patio Feb 2, 2021, 1:26 PM

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it will work with that ugly piece (resistor) attached straight to the bulb

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 2:12 PM

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Just successfully got my venstart thermostat installed and integrated! Now to figure out how to automate it. 😄

lapis ruin Feb 2, 2021, 5:56 PM

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Anyone help, My TP-link plugs have stopped working is HA ?

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working on the kazza app tho

bright jacinthBOT Feb 2, 2021, 5:56 PM

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The topic of this channel is:

@lapis ruin Questions about a hardware device (not their #integrations-archived with HA, and not the thing that HA calls devices)? Someone might have the same device and be able to help you out! If you've got a Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, see #zwave-archived and #zigbee-archived, #cameras-archived for cameras, and #diy-archived for making your own stuff.

Problems with the Blue? See #330990055533576204

If you want to share images, use https://imgur.com/ or similar.

Please use https://www.hastebin.com/ or https://paste.ubuntu.com/ to share code or logs

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 5:56 PM

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Anything to do with them working in HA is a topic for #integrations-archived (still)

lapis ruin Feb 2, 2021, 5:57 PM

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ok

drifting grove Feb 2, 2021, 6:34 PM

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hello, i have installed HA on an odroid C2. Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to use the GPIO of the ODROID in home assistant

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 6:37 PM

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How did you install it?

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If you flashed an image, then #330990055533576204 can help you

drifting grove Feb 2, 2021, 6:40 PM

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thnx

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 8:38 PM

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Hey! Anyone have any ideas for determining the occupancy of a rolling office chair?

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trying to HASS-ify a floor heater

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 8:47 PM

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Weight sensor?

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@spark glade something along these lines? https://selfhostedhome.com/diy-bed-presence-detection-home-assistant/

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 8:48 PM

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yes, but for a chair with wheels--that's why i'm not sure what would work

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since that would depend on the chair being stationary

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otherwise i'd do that

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 8:48 PM

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if you put the weight sensor under the seat it would work wouldn't it?

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Put in a battery circuit and tie the battery in as a sensor so you know when it's getting low and needs a recharge

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 8:49 PM

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hmmmmm, where under the seat exactly?

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 8:49 PM

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directly under the cushion I'd think

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 8:50 PM

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that would work if these seats had a cushion

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lemme go grab a photo, brb

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Sorry about having to post as a link

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https://share.icloud.com/photos/09Y73ugC6vyl4fON3pVoZvz8w

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couldn't send an image

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 8:54 PM

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what's it look like right under the seat?

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 9:23 PM

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https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Ba-Vw4dNPt7kXgvDORFS4J1g

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https://share.icloud.com/photos/07I-wvoJTF9Dyd3oPj36CY0CQ

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Sorry for taking so long to respond

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The only contact between the seat and base is four bolts

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 9:54 PM

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Correct me if I'm wrong but looking at the way the sensors work you should be able to affix them to the bottom of the seat's fabric

ebon salmon Feb 2, 2021, 9:55 PM

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after some assistance. I am trying to clean up my home assistant devices/entities, and I have some duplicates for my lights. I have 6 bulbs attached to Hue Bridge, but am also seeing a "Lights" integration with a couple of custom groups and then each of the 6 lights replicated
Any of the entities with the "Lights" integration are unable to be removed, am I better off removing the hue integration? I don't want the custom lights groups there either but can't figure out how to remove them
I added the hue bulbs through the integration, I'm still trying to get my head around the configuration.yaml file too. I've come from OH so this is all quite new to me still

winged knoll Feb 2, 2021, 9:55 PM

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#integrations-archived for help with integrations 😉

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 9:55 PM

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the weight applied to the sensor should cause the resistance change

spark glade Feb 2, 2021, 9:58 PM

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Ok hmmm thanks

long mirage Feb 2, 2021, 11:03 PM

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Weird request, and unrelated to Home Assistant, but strangely I can't turn off my lights with my voice (Nest Hub) but I can with the screen

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Anyone else have that issue?

long mirage Feb 2, 2021, 11:19 PM

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There's a Google Home outage

wintry zealot Feb 2, 2021, 11:32 PM

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Something to be said for not being cloud dependent. 😄

long shuttle Feb 3, 2021, 1:38 AM

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Has anyone tried the C by GE wifi lights with Home Assistant?

young atlas Feb 3, 2021, 3:26 AM

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long shuttle Has anyone tried the C by GE wifi lights with Home Assistant?

I did, but found hue was easier and wanted to be on one brand. Returned them.

young atlas Feb 3, 2021, 3:26 AM

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long mirage There's a Google Home outage

oof

long shuttle Feb 3, 2021, 3:27 AM

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young atlas I did, but found hue was easier and wanted to be on one brand. Returned them.

Did you have the wifi C by GE lights or the Bluetooth ones?

young atlas Feb 3, 2021, 3:45 AM

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long shuttle Did you have the wifi C by GE lights or the Bluetooth ones?

It was the direct connect ones

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What would be appropriate channel for asking this question:
What are some of the benefits of flashing for example a sonof s31 smart plug with energy monitoring? I've seen discussions about flashing to esphome or tasmota.

valid mortar Feb 3, 2021, 7:48 AM

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Is this the right room for a quick template help?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 7:58 AM

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No

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The channel for help with templates is obviously named 😉

long shuttle Feb 3, 2021, 8:07 AM

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young atlas It was the direct connect ones

How did you connect them to HA? there's no GE integration.

valid mortar Feb 3, 2021, 8:13 AM

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thanks @winged knoll I don't know how in the world I over looked that lol

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ugh

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I really should go to bed

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 8:13 AM

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😂

trail crag Feb 3, 2021, 12:31 PM

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little sentinel <@109317816351531008> I have 3 Salus SP600 And they're quite good

haven't transferred the network gear yet because the partner is on a video call 😂 , but just arrived https://i.imgur.com/vnbC9Wj.png

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computer plug has a cinebench run on the 5950x, then a time spy run on the 3080 - so looks fairly accurate

little sentinel Feb 3, 2021, 12:36 PM

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Nice happy to see it working

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I have one on sons lava lamp

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:12 PM

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I am looking HA or zigbee compatible outdoor temperature / humidity sensor, but I can't find info about supported devices for this purpose. Any recommendations?

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:14 PM

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https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/information/supported_devices.html

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if u want #zigbee-archived

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for that u need an adapter

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:15 PM

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sure, I have, but I can't find the device

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it can be Wi-Fi too

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:15 PM

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what u have?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 3:16 PM

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Look at the pinned hardware lists in #zigbee-archived

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:16 PM

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I was looking here https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/information/supported_devices.html but I didn't find

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:16 PM

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what u have???

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:16 PM

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What do you mean?

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:17 PM

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kwladykaToday at 5:15 PM
sure, I have, but I can't find the device

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:17 PM

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I have zigbee adapter and it works. I am trying to find the device for Wi-Fi or zigbee which is outdoor sensor for temperature and humidity.

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:17 PM

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so hard to say what adapter ?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 3:18 PM

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There's another list pinned in that channel 😉

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:18 PM

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*which is not powered with batteries, because it wouldn't work too long 🙂

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 3:18 PM

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mental patio so hard to say what adapter ?

Doesn't matter, all that matters is the integration 😉

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Zigbee battery sensors can run for a couple of years easily

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:18 PM

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sure, but I don't believe outdoor considering winter etc.

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:19 PM

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very curious what is the gateway towards HA :))

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:19 PM

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I was checking this second list too

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I didn't find any

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:20 PM

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look for diy

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:20 PM

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I definitely don't want to build my own devices 🙂

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But probably there are such devices. Just not added to the list.

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 3:21 PM

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round bone sure, but I don't believe outdoor considering winter etc.

Plenty of folks have done that 😉

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I know a few who use the Xiaomi one outdoors, out of the rain

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:21 PM

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rain is not a problem, winter drain battery

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:22 PM

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so... go for weather station

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 3:22 PM

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If it survives Norwegian winters... you'll be fine

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:23 PM

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I have to find research for battery life depends on temperature then 🙂 But anyway if someone use such device please share what you use.

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:24 PM

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or check local weather on net

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:24 PM

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yes but I found this is far away from true 🙂

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:25 PM

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https://www.wunderground.com/pws/buying-guide just4you

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how can a local weather meteo station can be far awat fro true??????

round bone Feb 3, 2021, 3:25 PM

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I don't think I need such professional device 🙂

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I don't know. Maybe because of the average and kilometers different to my location.

mental patio Feb 3, 2021, 3:27 PM

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i'm lucky..i have 4km distance from a meteo station

pallid cloak Feb 3, 2021, 3:32 PM

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Howdy folks 👋 I’ve been looking at different solutions for whole home audio. I see that the monoprice 6-zone amplifier has an integration with home assistant. With this, would I be able to ask my voice assistant (Alexa) to play music in a particular room?

long shuttle Feb 3, 2021, 4:49 PM

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young atlas What would be appropriate channel for asking this question: What are some of th...

How did you connect them to HA? there's no GE integration.

untold cloud Feb 3, 2021, 5:20 PM

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Hi all, just a question why I have ma mobile ios phone to différent name _1, _2, _3

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there is documentation that explains?

upbeat violet Feb 3, 2021, 5:39 PM

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hi how do i enable i2c communication on Pi4 on DS2482 i am going according to the manual https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/onewire/

config.txt file ..

but HA does not display any i2C in HARDWARE

can't you help me

gentle fossil Feb 3, 2021, 5:41 PM

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There is no support for other device types (families) and hence this onewire platform only supports temperature measurements from family 28 devices.

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 5:43 PM

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untold cloud Hi all, just a question why I have ma mobile ios phone to différent name _1, _2,...

#ios_and_mac-archived 😉

upbeat violet Feb 3, 2021, 5:45 PM

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https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/onewire/

manual I support DS2408 DS2406

I need it mainly on DS2408
manual is wrong?

gentle fossil Feb 3, 2021, 5:48 PM

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doesn't matter, the docs say HA on Rpi only loads mods for 1w temp devices (class 28), at least that's what I interpret in there

wise kindle Feb 3, 2021, 5:52 PM

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@pallid cloak how many alexa devices do you have? You could just use the Alexa device. You can specify rooms for Alexa to play in, or have Alexa play on all devices.

upbeat violet Feb 3, 2021, 5:53 PM

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The onewire platform supports sensors which that using the One wire (1-wire) bus for communication.

Every 1-wire device has a (globally) unique ID that identifies the device on the bus. The first two digits identify a device family and the last 14 digits are a globally unique number given to it during manufacturing.

Different families have different functionality and can measure different quantities.

Each 1-wire component data sheet describes the different properties the component provides. The owfs software adds some extra tools to make it easier for DIY implementers to use the component.

SUPPORTED DEVICES:
Binary sensors:
Family Device Physical Quantity
12 DS2406 2 sensed (sensed.A/B) 4
29 DS2408 8 sensed (sensed.0-7) 4
why am i writing that it supports DS2408 and DS2406 ??
please

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 5:54 PM

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You don't have to copy and paste from the docs

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Doing that just floods the channel and annoys folks 😉

upbeat violet Feb 3, 2021, 5:55 PM

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so how do i find the answer ??

quick mountain Feb 3, 2021, 6:01 PM

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SSDs good?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 6:02 PM

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Depends on what you're using them for

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They make really bad toast

quick mountain Feb 3, 2021, 6:02 PM

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home assistant

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 6:02 PM

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Home Assistant is software, it doesn't know whether you're using an SSD or not

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SSD > SD card for sure

quick mountain Feb 3, 2021, 6:03 PM

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SSD > HDD?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 6:03 PM

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Yes

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I mean, that's a general statement

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Generally speaking faster storage is better than slower storage

quick mountain Feb 3, 2021, 6:04 PM

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Im looking at upgrading my $30 seagates to some SSDs

keen ingot Feb 3, 2021, 6:19 PM

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Any recommendation on smart outlets and whether there are specific needs for handling higher loads (e.g., a 1500W space heater) - USA, protocol and budget don't matter nearly as much as reliability and safety)

bright jacinthBOT Feb 3, 2021, 6:27 PM

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See the pinned messages

full frost Feb 3, 2021, 7:01 PM

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good evening, kinda new to home assistant. I have it running on my local server in ~ORACLE. I was wondering how to get the alarm control panel, im being asked to select a suitable entity...no idea what that would be though. Any ideas?

winged knoll Feb 3, 2021, 7:06 PM

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That'd be an #integrations-archived you configure 😉

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See https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations#alarm and the #integrations-archived channel

full frost Feb 3, 2021, 7:08 PM

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Thanks @winged knoll

hasty leaf Feb 3, 2021, 8:42 PM

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Any recommendations for buying an e27 smart bulb? I would like one that's less then hue. I like zigbee and I'm Austrian. I like good color reproduction. (like green being actually green, not the yellowish something from tradfri)

mental zodiac Feb 3, 2021, 11:15 PM

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Hey, technical electronics question for folks. I have a dimmable MR16 LED (7.5watt) in a lighting fixture that is not dimmable. The power supply on the lighting fixture (pictured here: https://i.imgur.com/I01ku3e.jpg) outputs 12v 2a DC power. Can anybody point out a dimmable 12v 2a power supply I can buy? I will wire the lamp to it myself.

cedar venture Feb 3, 2021, 11:36 PM

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hasty leaf Any recommendations for buying an e27 smart bulb? I would like one that's less t...

less than hue? you mean in terms of price?

ocean acorn Feb 4, 2021, 1:01 AM

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I'm interested in that too and can I use a Pi 3 B instead of 4 B?

trim crescent Feb 4, 2021, 2:44 AM

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Hey! Does anyone know how I can add the kasa light strip through HA? It's not showing up under my kasa integration...

winged knoll Feb 4, 2021, 7:22 AM

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trim crescent Hey! Does anyone know how I can add the kasa light strip through HA? It's not sh...

See #integrations-archived (and the channel topic here)

hasty leaf Feb 4, 2021, 7:28 AM

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@cedar venture yes so maybe up to 30ish bucks

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 8:45 AM

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mental zodiac Hey, technical electronics question for folks. I have a dimmable MR16 LED (7.5wa...

maybe just a h801 ?

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what would you advice to improve zigbee connection between cc2531 and Tradfri (basic rotary controller)

cc2530 + cc2591 router
swap cc2531 for other model with external antenna
ikea router
ikea controller with multiple buttons (is it any better)
anything else?

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 8:53 AM

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at least cc2538 + cc2592 amp

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 8:59 AM

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mental patio at least cc2538 + cc2592 amp

ok from what I see that will be necessary a coordinator thus replacing the 2531, but no USB so I guess I also need a a usb to TTL ? Or may I can wire it directly to the RPI GPIOs ?

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 9:00 AM

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not sure about that. i like usb 🙂

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 9:10 AM

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https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002096830902.html for example this one has usb but not sure whether that can be used for communication or only for firmware uploading

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 9:19 AM

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i will install that in next 2 days, but with an usb port added

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and is a zigbee radio....but needs programming

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so try to buy a ready-to-use

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 9:21 AM

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I have a CC programmer but yes better get a USB ready dongle, looking at https://slae.sh/projects/cc2652/#

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 9:21 AM

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the best

winged knoll Feb 4, 2021, 9:22 AM

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Best place for Zigbee advice is #zigbee-archived 😉

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 9:31 AM

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winged knoll Best place for Zigbee advice is <#551843655682490399> 😉

I felt that was coming 👍

harsh pagoda Feb 4, 2021, 9:58 AM

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Not sure if this is the right channel to ask this. @plush orbit you mentioned a streamdeck plugin in the last live stream. Where can I get this or is it just the webhook or websocket plugin?

plush orbit Feb 4, 2021, 9:59 AM

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https://home-assistant-guide.com/2021/02/03/control-home-assistant-from-an-elgato-stream-deck/

Home Assistant Guide

Control Home Assistant from an Elgato Stream Deck

Using this plugin you can control Home Assistant entities using a Stream Deck. It even supports dynamic icons!

long gorge Feb 4, 2021, 1:42 PM

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Hopefully my Q belongs in here. I already did use google, but that did not help.
I would like to follow the directions as outlined in https://community.home-assistant.io/t/monitor-your-hikvision-nvr/92760
I says: "Create your sensors: (sensors.yaml)". I do not have the clue of an idea on how and where to do that. Any help highly appreciated. TIA

winged knoll Feb 4, 2021, 1:44 PM

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That'd be #integrations-archived

long gorge Feb 4, 2021, 1:45 PM

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OK, but how?

winged knoll Feb 4, 2021, 1:46 PM

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Well, you'd head over to that channel, and then somebody can help you 😉

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 2:51 PM

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some affordable air quality sensor indoor (50$) recommendation ?

mint edge Feb 4, 2021, 4:50 PM

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Anyone have opinions on the iris 3460-L? I believe they are zigbee. Can get them for about $6 on eBay

stuck cosmos Feb 4, 2021, 6:08 PM

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plush orbit https://home-assistant-guide.com/2021/02/03/control-home-assistant-from-an-elgat...

ehck yeah i was wondering if such a thing existed just the other day and if not was onna work on building just that haha

drifting grove Feb 4, 2021, 7:12 PM

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Anyone knows TRV that can be fed from external temperature sensor instead of built-in one (don't care about protocol - I'll adapt)? I know that there's Danfoss Ally that will partially do that with ZHA integration (https://community.home-assistant.io/t/danfoss-ally-trv-working-with-remote-temp-sensor/276686) but I wonder if there's something that won't do avg from built-in sensor and external one.

marble sonnet Feb 4, 2021, 7:19 PM

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Hey just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for the best way to integrate the Monoprice 6 Zone Amp with Homekit. I am able to turn zones on and off but was wondering if changing this media player to a class of media player TV would solve the issue of being able to select the source and control the volume, etc. Anyone have experience with doing this? I've tried posting on the Reddit page and searching on Google but couldn't find anyone that had done something similar

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 7:42 PM

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is there a way to "clean" old devices that have been removed? I have quite a few that wont let me delete them because they say they are still being populated by the integration (MQTT)... but, they no longer exist...

inland yacht Feb 4, 2021, 7:43 PM

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Any recommendations for an AC that integrates well with Home Assistant? I got some from Gree but its painful to set up those

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 7:44 PM

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inland yacht Any recommendations for an AC that integrates well with Home Assistant? I got so...

i ended up using an IR "remote" to send commands...

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i was going to flash to tasmota and write rules and get fancy with it... but we only use that window AC for like 3 months of the year...

inland yacht Feb 4, 2021, 7:45 PM

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that's what I'd do but these Gree that I got use Wifi with their closed protocol, the way to set them up is by using their buggy mobile app that doesn't recognize two of them but the other is recognized but I can't issue any command 😂

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 7:46 PM

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inland yacht that's what I'd do but these Gree that I got use Wifi with their closed protocol...

know what controller chip it uses? (possibly swap for an ESP-12E or F... get super fancy with it 🙂

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also... void your warranty...

inland yacht Feb 4, 2021, 7:47 PM

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indeed, I'm trying to avoid that, I'll be buying a new one soon and I'm still looking for more compatible options

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 7:48 PM

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check integrations

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 7:48 PM

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mental patio check integrations

was that meant for me?

mental patio Feb 4, 2021, 7:49 PM

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for alex

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:15 PM

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Looking at hardware for flashing tasmota onto my s31s. Will this do the trick? https://amzn.to/2MW0bi9

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:28 PM

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young atlas Looking at hardware for flashing tasmota onto my s31s. Will this do the trick? h...

kind of the wrong... well, channel in general... BUT.... yes, that would work... Just make sure to set it to 3.3V (looks like the default for that guy is 5v... you'll fry your modules with 5v)

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and what is an S31?

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:29 PM

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Sonoff plug with energy monitoring

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:29 PM

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oh, yeah... that should do it fine...

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have you tried an OTA flash?

trail crag Feb 4, 2021, 8:30 PM

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little sentinel Nice happy to see it working

Do you (or anyone else) have any issues getting instantaneous energy usage reports from the Salus SP600 smart plugs? I'm getting good reporting for 5 minutes or so, then it just stops until I force it to turn off and on again - which isnt ideal for the load I want to monitor 😂

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:30 PM

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steel lion kind of the wrong... well, channel in general... BUT.... yes, that would work......

Description says questions about hardware devices. There is no tasmota channel unfortunately

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:30 PM

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young atlas Description says questions about hardware devices. There is no tasmota channel u...

yeah, there is...

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:30 PM

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young atlas Description says questions about hardware devices. There is no tasmota channel u...

https://discord.gg/P72JDEF7

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:30 PM

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steel lion have you tried an OTA flash?

No but I was looking into it. I thought it was only ota for updates?

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:31 PM

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young atlas No but I was looking into it. I thought it was only ota for updates?

hop over to the channel i just posted... ill talk to you about it there.

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:31 PM

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steel lion yeah, there is...

Oh yeah I meant no channel here in this discord. Appreciate the link though

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:31 PM

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well, again... this isnt really the place...

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but yes, you should be able to flash that thing OTA with tuya-convert

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if you have a raspberry pi

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i think 3 or better...

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:32 PM

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Ok I’ll talk to you there. Yes I do

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:32 PM

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go to beginner questions

zealous dune Feb 4, 2021, 8:33 PM

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so many wrong answers 😄

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:33 PM

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zealous dune so many wrong answers 😄

go back to your hole old man

zealous dune Feb 4, 2021, 8:34 PM

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well you're completely misguiding a promising young soul

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:34 PM

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zealous dune so many wrong answers 😄

can his not be flashed?

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:34 PM

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zealous dune well you're completely misguiding a promising young soul

i want everyone to be as angry as me 🙂

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some people just want to watch the world burn...

steel lion Feb 4, 2021, 8:39 PM

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zealous dune well you're completely misguiding a promising young soul

ah, after a touch of research, i see the S31s have never been able to be flashed OTA over to tasmota...

young atlas Feb 4, 2021, 8:43 PM

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steel lion ah, after a touch of research, i see the S31s have never been able to be flashed...

Ah k ok

frigid pewter Feb 4, 2021, 10:16 PM

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Noob question (sorry) what are the benefits if any of using rpi4 over rpi3 for hosting HA?

little sentinel Feb 4, 2021, 10:38 PM

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trail crag Do you (or anyone else) have any issues getting instantaneous energy usage repor...

Sorry i haven't had any issue with mine 😦

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Can anyone (UK) recommend a nice motion sensor that only picks up peoples
ideally would be nice if it could monitor the temp of the room too (so i dont need to buy that too..)

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as for price no more than £20 per item

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🧖‍♂️

dawn patrol Feb 5, 2021, 5:42 AM

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Hi Guys. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction in terms of what channel to ask this. I am running the latest version of HA (feb 2020). I have a deconz conbee II stick but running this using ZHA. All my devices connect and are running OK. I am trying to pair a ZigBee CC2530 + CC2592 Long Range Router as I have a few outdoor things. https://shop.codm.de/bundles/zigbee/router/25/zigbee-cc2530-cc2592-long-range-router-bundle-9cm/2.5dbi?c=7 I have two. Neither will pair despite the light sequences suggesting they are in the pairing mode. It simply does complete the interview. I have looked in the logs but nothing stands out. Any help would muchly be appreciated 😀

dawn patrol Feb 5, 2021, 5:46 AM

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little sentinel as for price no more than £20 per item

I have the philips ones. I have tried the others. Issues with others I found was the delay before it can detect movements again. Aqara and Bosch took too long. Philips just work.

dawn patrol Feb 5, 2021, 5:49 AM

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hasty leaf Any recommendations for buying an e27 smart bulb? I would like one that's less t...

Have used the Gledopto's throughout my house

dawn patrol Feb 5, 2021, 5:51 AM

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pallid cloak Howdy folks 👋 I’ve been looking at different solutions for whole home audio. I ...

I have one. While I do not use Alexa I use Google. the Monoprice amp is a solid, reliable solution and just works

quiet brook Feb 5, 2021, 7:21 AM

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hi, has anyone seen this device before? https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=588569778453 (it's a "smart" LED batten that is advertised to work with Mijia)

does anyone know if it might work with home-assistant?

winged knoll Feb 5, 2021, 7:28 AM

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dawn patrol Hi Guys. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction in terms of what cha...

You'd want to be asking for help with Zigbee in the #zigbee-archived channel 😉

little sentinel Feb 5, 2021, 7:29 AM

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dawn patrol I have the philips ones. I have tried the others. Issues with others I found was...

Thanks, phillips are quite pricy haha

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 7:59 AM

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dawn patrol I have the philips ones. I have tried the others. Issues with others I found was...

Aqara take too long? My lights are on before I'm done opening doors

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Both door and motion sensors are instant

mental patio Feb 5, 2021, 8:00 AM

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hacked ones ?

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 8:00 AM

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No

quiet brook Feb 5, 2021, 8:19 AM

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quiet brook hi, has anyone seen this device before? https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5885...

i bought one to try, with some luck it'll use the usual mi home protocol and then it should be pretty easy to reverse engineer..

winged knoll Feb 5, 2021, 8:47 AM

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As explained in the channel topic, that'd be for #integrations-archived 😉

ivory ruin Feb 5, 2021, 8:47 AM

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sorry, it's been a long night!

tough sparrow Feb 5, 2021, 9:14 AM

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Anybody out there able to read Kamstrup Multical 21 water meter?
It has wireless M-Bus (but secured, hard/impossible to get the key from my water supplier) and it has IR interface.
Simple read-out like pulses would already be enough for me.

jovial pulsar Feb 5, 2021, 9:59 AM

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I was in contact with their support back when I had one of those installed.
I found the specs for the IR interface somewhere, but it needs to be activated with a magnet.
I was worried it may drain the battery to keep it on, so I wanted to ask what they thought.
They didn't know, but thought it was a cool project. Then I had kids... and suddenly it's five years later...

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 10:01 AM

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Psssh, kids are no obstacle, my daughter loves tinkering with me in my garage catKISS

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Let's see when and if number two arrives

jovial pulsar Feb 5, 2021, 10:12 AM

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Yeah, but it's easy to just loose focus for a moment.

tough sparrow Feb 5, 2021, 10:12 AM

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I read about the magnet, but not really sure where to put.
There are some implementations out there for Multical IR interface, but usually heat/energy. Not the water thing. 😐

jovial pulsar Feb 5, 2021, 10:14 AM

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Here's what they sent me

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📎 TD_MC21_5512897_GB.pdf

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I think the water meter is exactly the same as their gas meter, which is probably a more popular project to monitor.

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 10:16 AM

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My daughter is unpredictable outside @jovial pulsar but inside I can let her do and go wherever she wants, at worst she comes to me with something she finds and asks if I want it, I know other kids are not as easily predictable KEKW

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Tbh, she is untrustable outdoors

torpid badger Feb 5, 2021, 10:44 AM

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what is this daughter #device you're talking of 😉

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 10:46 AM

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spawn child process, enter monitoring mode, avoid zombie child processes and limit CPU cycles

civic kraken Feb 5, 2021, 10:46 AM

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some sort of diy project I guess

fringe moon Feb 5, 2021, 10:48 AM

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To be fair, it was a multi person project, with a lot of commits and reconnects

pallid cloak Feb 5, 2021, 11:54 AM

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dawn patrol I have one. While I do not use Alexa I use Google. the Monoprice amp is a solid,...

Are you using chromecast audio with the amp to cast music or some other solution?

drifting grove Feb 5, 2021, 1:44 PM

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How can I integrate into the Home Assistant the Aqara g2h camera? Besides a camera, it is a Zigbee v3 coordinator. Any clues?

winged knoll Feb 5, 2021, 1:47 PM

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That'd be a topic for #cameras-archived (for the camera part). You can't use it as a Zigbee coordinator though

drifting grove Feb 5, 2021, 1:55 PM

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I tried to integrate as Zigbbe coordinator through Xiaomi Aqara Gateway integration; but it was not possible because HA does not find the gateway

weak belfry Feb 5, 2021, 2:54 PM

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Is 20-40% battery loss in zwave/ zigbee devices normal after a few days/ weeks of use? My living room zwave motion sensor went from 100% to 80%, my aqara temp sensor outside went from 100% to 74% and my temp sensor in the freezer went from 100% to 64%

civic kraken Feb 5, 2021, 3:27 PM

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depends on if you can trust those numbers. My aqara sensors have gone for a year or two without a battery swap

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I'm guessing they are just reporting the battery wrong

little sentinel Feb 5, 2021, 3:33 PM

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Is Philips motion really the best one? feel so $$$

weak belfry Feb 5, 2021, 4:17 PM

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little sentinel Is Philips motion really the best one? feel so $$$

I have a Zwave motion sensor that has been working flawlessly. other than the wild battery reporting once in a while lol

little sentinel Feb 5, 2021, 4:24 PM

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Hmmm

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I need zigbee zha
Aqara is like 10 quid

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Phillips is almost 30

weak belfry Feb 5, 2021, 4:49 PM

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Get the aqara then

wintry storm Feb 5, 2021, 6:02 PM

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no idea where to ask this, but figured you all might know
can you use an M2 E Key Coral Edge TPU in an M2 M key slot with an adapter?

marsh sail Feb 5, 2021, 6:11 PM

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Does anyone know what app goes with tuya smart lights?

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Theres one nearby 😂

zealous dune Feb 5, 2021, 6:15 PM

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Tuya app

marsh sail Feb 5, 2021, 6:20 PM

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Hnm

civic kraken Feb 5, 2021, 6:31 PM

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if you're looking for zigbee stuff, check out #zigbee-archived and the topic there and ask there if you need more help @little sentinel

drifting grove Feb 5, 2021, 9:30 PM

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drifting grove Anyone knows TRV that can be fed from external temperature sensor instead of bui...

Oh come on...anyone? 😛 I'll buy Dansfoss Ally if I won't find anything better but it would be great to know if there's actually nothing better out there.

mental patio Feb 5, 2021, 11:07 PM

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there is a project with trv of a friend of mine

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https://community.home-assistant.io/t/multi-zone-heating-control-with-open-window-detection-for-opentherm-boiler/273978

opal elk Feb 6, 2021, 1:21 AM

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Hey im having an issue with a RFID device im using esp-rfid with. I can get the tag to scan and register, but Home Assistant isint picking up the MQTT information.

dawn patrol Feb 6, 2021, 1:39 AM

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fringe moon Both door and motion sensors are instant

That is correct. I use mine for motion sensors. It takes several seconds before it will allow another motion.

dawn patrol Feb 6, 2021, 1:40 AM

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pallid cloak Are you using chromecast audio with the amp to cast music or some other solution...

Yes. Chromecast and analogue inputs. Works great. solid.

pallid cloak Feb 6, 2021, 1:41 AM

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dawn patrol Yes. Chromecast and analogue inputs. Works great. solid.

Ah ok. Thanks for confirming.

dawn patrol Feb 6, 2021, 1:42 AM

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Chromecast audio BTW. I have 4 seperate inputs I think

ocean acorn Feb 6, 2021, 7:29 AM

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I'm having a problem with one of my merkury smart bulbs. It's showing up as a switch and not a light. I'm using Tuya to control them.

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 8:25 AM

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dawn patrol That is correct. I use mine for motion sensors. It takes several seconds before ...

That is... Not really an issue, but can be fixed with a hack

wind vale Feb 6, 2021, 12:10 PM

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Clamp type meter with multiple single/ groups of 3 phases for power measurement (to put inside fusebox) available in Europe. Any ideas?

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Would like at least 3 clamps, with room to grow, diy might be best??

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 12:24 PM

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Esp yes

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With clamps

wind vale Feb 6, 2021, 12:31 PM

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I guess I better get soldering then

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 12:35 PM

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Or use Dupont connectors

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And a nodemcu development board

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📎 Screenshot_20210206-133716_Firefox.jpg

wind vale Feb 6, 2021, 1:13 PM

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Saw a youtube video that had a board with 6 channels

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Would be nice to have 3 channels for net in/ out, 3 channels for in from solar (in future) and multiple channels for washer, dryer, dishwasher etc. So probably 2 of those 6 channel boards, stacked.

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 1:15 PM

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An esp32 can handle 18 ADC inputs

wind vale Feb 6, 2021, 1:15 PM

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If I don't set my fur on fire , it will be a fun project

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Should be glod to go with 12 channels then

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Ty for the help

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 1:17 PM

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I could probably design you a custom PCB and print case JodieScronch

wind vale Feb 6, 2021, 1:18 PM

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I might ask you to do that when it is time

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:D

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I am so looking forward to house. So much stuff can be automated

visual siren Feb 6, 2021, 8:02 PM

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Hi guys. After a planned poweroff of my hassio running on rpi4, I have lost access to my raspbee and my whole zigbee network. Google results seems to indicate I need to firmware update the raspbee, but I seem to be unable to connect. Has anyone else run into same issue?

fringe moon Feb 6, 2021, 8:03 PM

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Sounds unlikely, but #330990055533576204 and #zigbee-archived will know

visual siren Feb 6, 2021, 8:04 PM

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Ah didnt read topic of the channel sorry. Thanks!

winged knoll Feb 6, 2021, 8:04 PM

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https://tenor.com/view/lack-of-reading-vader-daddy-vader-force-choke-sw-gif-17915676

Tenor

tired nexus Feb 6, 2021, 10:43 PM

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Just bought two shelly 1s. I'm able to control them via he assistant using the native integration. But when I turn them on or off using the remote, the state doesn't change in home assistant. Anyone know why?

cedar venture Feb 6, 2021, 11:52 PM

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Im using hue dimmer switches, but the battery level it reports seems wildly inaccurate, and even increases over time. I ran some graphs and now I can see it seems directly correlated with the environment temperature... any explanation for this?

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https://i.imgur.com/DAXBHyWl.jpg

brave wren Feb 7, 2021, 3:31 AM

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So, looking at getting a smart thermostat for my heat pump/furnace. I'd prefer local control over cloud control. Looking for opinions on what would work best with HA. Zwave vs wifi, etc...

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In Canada if that matters. I also have a common wire...

drifting grove Feb 7, 2021, 9:58 AM

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cedar venture Im using hue dimmer switches, but the battery level it reports seems wildly inac...

battery voltage indeed tends to react to ambient temperature

naive nacelle Feb 7, 2021, 12:13 PM

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fringe moon

How is this an improvement over just popping a NodeMCU into a breadboard?

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 12:17 PM

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Finished pins and a barrel plug, and most breadboards are just big enough for a nodemcu @naive nacelle

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Also $1

naive nacelle Feb 7, 2021, 12:18 PM

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Hmm, haven't had any issues with the size of a Node MCU on my breadboards. Plenty of space on either side...

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 12:18 PM

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Really?

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All mine are just the size of a nodemcu

naive nacelle Feb 7, 2021, 12:18 PM

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And I have breadboard barrel plugs. lol

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 12:19 PM

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One I actually had to cut with a Dremel

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To make it two breadboards

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KEKW

naive nacelle Feb 7, 2021, 12:19 PM

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Even my smallest breadboard still leaves one row of pinholes on either side of the NodeMCU

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https://i.imgur.com/NIpHM3O.jpg

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And you can use the connections under the module. lol

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 12:32 PM

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I'll take a picture for you later

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urogrin

void olive Feb 7, 2021, 2:00 PM

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Any good room temprature device you guys can advice me

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 2:02 PM

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Xiaomi

void olive Feb 7, 2021, 2:03 PM

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You have a link to type?

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 2:12 PM

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NOK 39.65 46%OFF | Xiaomi Aqara Temperature Smart Air Pressure Humidity Environment Sensor Remote Control Zigbee Work With Gateway Hub Homekit APP
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr0X0Tl

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NOK 35.98 12%OFF | XIAOMI Bluetooth Digital Thermometer 2 LCD Screen Digital Moisture Meter Wireless Smart Temperature Humidity Sensor No Battery
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0BnZdz

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I use both

void olive Feb 7, 2021, 4:57 PM

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Thank you @lean valve

fallow hemlock Feb 7, 2021, 5:34 PM

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Maybe someone can assist me. I have an Aqara zigbee switch paired to conbee 2 dongle using the ZHA integration. My issue is the switch will work for a few hours then stop. I've looked at logs and I can't find anything. I thought it maybe a definitive switch, so I replaced it.... Same problem. I then tried paring it to a sonoff s31 thinking it's interference of some sort. Same thing.....

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Is there any advanced logs that may shed some light on the problem?

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Lol no pun intended....

winged knoll Feb 7, 2021, 5:37 PM

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Sounds like #zigbee-archived 😉

strong coral Feb 7, 2021, 6:16 PM

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Any decent alternatives to philips hue gu10 lamps?

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 6:17 PM

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Ikea tradfri

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Gledopto also has alternatives

strong coral Feb 7, 2021, 6:17 PM

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Are they loads cheaper

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 6:17 PM

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Yes

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I pick them up for $7-9 each

strong coral Feb 7, 2021, 6:18 PM

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I'm in UK... I'll Google them now

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Do they do rgb? I can't See any

fallow hemlock Feb 7, 2021, 6:36 PM

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@winged knoll what's the alternative? I really don't want Wifi, because I already have 55 - 65 wifi devices.

winged knoll Feb 7, 2021, 6:37 PM

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#zigbee-archived is the channel you want to be asking for help with your #zigbee-archived integration and devices

bright jacinthBOT Feb 7, 2021, 6:37 PM

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The topic of this channel is:

@fallow hemlock Questions about a hardware device (not their #integrations-archived with HA, and not the thing that HA calls devices)? Someone might have the same device and be able to help you out! If you've got a Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, see #zwave-archived and #zigbee-archived, #cameras-archived for cameras, and #diy-archived for making your own stuff.

Problems with the Blue? See #330990055533576204

If you want to share images, use https://imgur.com/ or similar.

Please use https://www.hastebin.com/ or https://paste.ubuntu.com/ to share code or logs

winged knoll Feb 7, 2021, 6:38 PM

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I appreciate nobody realises that there's text at the top of the window, called the topic, but it contains useful things 😉 As often will the pinned messages

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 6:52 PM

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@strong coral I don't use RGB,but gledopto does

strong coral Feb 7, 2021, 6:53 PM

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fringe moon <@805104343937974272> I don't use RGB,but gledopto does

Thanks.. Will look into them

tidal grotto Feb 7, 2021, 8:55 PM

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Hi Guys, is there any Thermostats that are more likely then other be compatible with Homeassistant?

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 8:55 PM

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Well, anything that you can connect to works

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ZigBee and zwave preferred

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Ha doesn't care

tidal grotto Feb 7, 2021, 8:55 PM

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Zigbee Thermostats a thing?

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 8:55 PM

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Oh, thermostat

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I know there are zwave

winged knoll Feb 7, 2021, 8:56 PM

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There are Zigbee ones

tidal grotto Feb 7, 2021, 8:56 PM

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Uk based, we have Hive, nest, honeywell, tado

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all pretty horrible with api changes

winged knoll Feb 7, 2021, 8:56 PM

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See the lists of hardware pinned in #zigbee-archived

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 8:56 PM

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But Google says ZigBee exists yes

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And proprietary hubs

tidal grotto Feb 7, 2021, 8:59 PM

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what you guys using?

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will be moving in few months and can go in whichever direction, gas heating only

cedar venture Feb 7, 2021, 9:02 PM

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tidal grotto what you guys using?

I asked this a while ago. I think Beca was suggested a few times (no cloud, which was a requirement for me). Wifi not Zigbee though

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https://github.com/fashberg/WThermostatBeca

tidal grotto Feb 7, 2021, 9:07 PM

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thank I saw that on ebay assumed it was underflor heating only

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Loads of models so would need to figure out what is what - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZigBee-Smart-Thermostat-Programmable-APP-Voice-Control-for-Alexa-Google-Home/303657904384?hash=item46b36be900:g:0lsAAOSwppFfOlXi

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Tuya zigbee thermostats

fringe moon Feb 7, 2021, 9:15 PM

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Thermostats aren't a thing here, but zigbee2mqtt has eaten everything I throw at it

cedar venture Feb 7, 2021, 10:14 PM

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tidal grotto thank I saw that on ebay assumed it was underflor heating only

the github seems to explain things a bit better than the ebay/amazon pages

dense lintel Feb 8, 2021, 3:32 AM

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Anyone have exp w/ intesishome integration ? I have the login part working. I have customize.yaml setup, and included with the info for the 3 controllers I have. But I'm just not sure how to make it visible in lovelace, or home assistant app..

raw shoal Feb 8, 2021, 4:05 AM

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So, I finally have a sonoff sv hooked up to my gate, when you send Power On it pulses on and off which triggers the gate to start moving, when the gate is not closed I have a mqtt status of {"Switch1":{"Action":"OFF"}} when it is closed I have {"Switch1":{"Action":"ON"}}.

Is there a forum post anyone can send me to that has configuration for showing gate state and pushbutton to open/close it?

raw shoal Feb 8, 2021, 5:22 AM

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Ok, got it working as a cover... not 100% ideal but it'll do for now

tidal grotto Feb 8, 2021, 11:04 AM

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If I was to use one of these a no neutral version, could I technically wires it to the switch and neutral and not put the L switch to the switch and put something on that so its permantly on and then use a zigbee bulb to make the pressed turn on and off? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001178298316.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1da442ffsFQvH5&algo_pvid=96a447aa-acd7-4d6b-9138-b45c8deb0952&algo_expid=96a447aa-acd7-4d6b-9138-b45c8deb0952-8&btsid=2100bddd16127820393878344e1641&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

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I know hue are bringing there's out next year albeit this is powered and lot cheaper

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I do question if this wlll have the same UK electrical safety certificates also

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 11:13 AM

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it's "CE" labled 🤣

green tundra Feb 8, 2021, 3:37 PM

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Hey I just did Radiant flooring in my house (with a floor sensor slab sensor) I'm looking for a themorstat that can connect wifi and with HomeAssistant to control the floor / heat in those rooms. What do you recommend I do?

bright jacinthBOT Feb 8, 2021, 3:39 PM

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@green tundra See the pinned messages

green tundra Feb 8, 2021, 4:01 PM

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welp someone told me to ask here

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I'm in the USA, budget is I'm not sure but whatever market rate is. Thermostat for heated floor floor senbsor

winged knoll Feb 8, 2021, 4:09 PM

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Yeah, and the pinned message gives you questions to answer 😉

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Because knowing that you're in the USA is helpful, and avoids folks suggesting EU only options 😉

green tundra Feb 8, 2021, 4:16 PM

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thank you 🙂

frozen mortar Feb 8, 2021, 4:32 PM

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Hi all, new to this community but not to HA, I'm looking for advice for smart rgb bulbs for my house, seems like I need something that is Tuya compatible? But that some of the new firmwares are also not compatible. Lookong for more info and bulb recommendations. Looking for a bang for buck, not hue, but still good quality. Located in the US. No protocol preferences since starting from scratch with these. Would be great to have the ability to set up fun scenes. Thanks!

winged knoll Feb 8, 2021, 4:32 PM

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See the pinned messages 😉

frozen mortar Feb 8, 2021, 4:33 PM

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winged knoll See the pinned messages 😉

Thanks, edited

cedar bay Feb 8, 2021, 5:41 PM

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HA noob here. What's the smallest + cheapest wifi push button/pushbutton out there? Something to "stick" to surfaces, like https://www.tindie.com/products/aprbrother/abutton-v3-push-button-based-on-esp32-pico-d4/ Prefer Single buttons or 2/3/4-gang boxes would work. Looking for NA/US sources due to shipping costs. @ mention me when replying please. Thx!

olive mason Feb 8, 2021, 7:22 PM

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Anyone know if there are any conversion kits for shades that just connect to an existing chain? Preferably z-wave?

rustic orchid Feb 8, 2021, 9:47 PM

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I'm trying to get a DHT22 sensor working, in Home Assistant, Docker version, on a raspberry Pi 4. But I'm getting nowhere. I read about others having similar problems, but I cannot find any solutions out there. I have put the correct parameters in my configuration.yaml file (- platform: dht, sensor: DHT22, pin: 4). I do understand that I should enable GPIO access from within my docker continer. But I'm still in the dark regarding Docker. I read how to create a container, which option to add for GPIO to work, but it's already created and I just want to add this option. I cannot recreated it the way it is now working, because I cannot retrieve what the original parameters were. I don't see how to uptdate the startup parameters of a running container. Some pages write about a docker-compose.yaml file, but thers is no such file on my system. I followed a lot of leads, but all of them lead to a dead end. I guess I first need to learn how exactly this Docker thing works before I can fix this. Does anyone have a suggestion how to continue?

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:13 PM

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I'd suggest installing portainer, and doing it all with a GUI..

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LOL no, why not?

winged knoll Feb 8, 2021, 10:15 PM

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You can search for the long answer, but it's got a track record of screwing things up

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:15 PM

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Oh... not "install"

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"portainer track record of screwing things up" well, that returned no useful results 🙂

rustic orchid Feb 8, 2021, 10:36 PM

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drifting grove I'd suggest installing portainer, and doing it all with a GUI..

I've a headless install, no desktop, only SSH access. Lightweight was the concept. There must be ways to use the command-line to specify an option. Is there a method to retrieve with which options a container was created? And where is it stored? And is there some configuration file? And how does the system know which containers and how to start them when I reboot my system?

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:36 PM

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GUI in a browser

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:37 PM

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@rustic orchid there is a container to get the run command used to recreate it

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Let me find it

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It wasn't this one, but it does the same thing it seems

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https://hub.docker.com/r/assaflavie/runlike/

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Also, docker-compose is bae

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:49 PM

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I need to replace a bunch of Smart Switches. Im US based and was using Leviton Decora Wifi switches. They have now blocked my account and IP from accessing due to repeated login requests. Anyone have good experience with the inovelli switches? They look very cool, but never heard of them before.

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:50 PM

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they are great

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RED series

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light years ahead of the rest of my zwaves

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:50 PM

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Cool I was just now looking at Red Series Dimmer Switch (Z-Wave)

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:50 PM

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Xiaomi 4 lyfe, none of that zwave nonsense

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:51 PM

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lol

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what does the Xiaomi use?

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:51 PM

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hey, i am invested at this point... sunk cost and all 😄

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:51 PM

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tell that to my pile of Leviton

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:51 PM

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ZigBee @dense radish

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4-10$ per motion sensor or switch

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:52 PM

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aquara or something?

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:52 PM

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Or temperature sensor

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Aqara yes

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:52 PM

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OK let me have a look

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:53 PM

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I bought three zwave devices and realized this is for chums

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:53 PM

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you guys are on a roll tonight

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:53 PM

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When I could get four zigbee devices for the same price as one zwave

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:54 PM

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so you're broke? 😛 I can send you some of my spares.. I have 2 RED dimmers still in the box hahah

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:55 PM

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Nah, I just don't like wasting money, I'll survive with my measly income

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:55 PM

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hehe yeah... If I could pull the plug and swap to zigbee I think I would

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:56 PM

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So the Aqara ones require a hub?

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:56 PM

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zwave ~also~ requires a dongle/stick

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:57 PM

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#zigbee-archived has more info, I use the cc1352p2 with zigbee2mqtt

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With about 100 devices

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:57 PM

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yes I have a zwave stick (HomeSeer)

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Wait... prices are about same as inovelli unless there is a better place to buy then Amazon

fringe moon Feb 8, 2021, 10:58 PM

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AliExpress

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:58 PM

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I think I got mine directly from inovelli

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how much of a hurry are you in to commit?

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 10:59 PM

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couple weeks at most

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 10:59 PM

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I'd be willing to send you one of my dimmers to test... they've been sitting here for a few months

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but if you are going to go zwave, there's probably no need, since they are so much better than regulars

dense radish Feb 8, 2021, 11:00 PM

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I would have no problem buying them if you want, DM me

drifting grove Feb 8, 2021, 11:18 PM

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Hi, can i flash custom firmware to sonoff dw2?
I want to use it as sonoff switch (basic)

rustic orchid Feb 8, 2021, 11:21 PM

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rustic orchid I've a headless install, no desktop, only SSH access. Lightweight was the concep...

It was not the GPIO access of Docker after all. I got the DHT22 working now!
I entered the Docker container with
sudo docker exec -it homeassistant /bin/bash
and then edited the file
vim /usr/local/lib/python3.8/site-packages/Adafruit_DHT/common.py
to replace line 63 with:

return Raspberry_Pi_2```
The restart Home Assistant, and the DHT22 sensor entities show up.

cobalt sandal Feb 8, 2021, 11:31 PM

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My bathroom has a light attached to a fan, both are controlled by a single switch.

I would like to have a dimmer on the light, but doing so causes the fan to "dim" as well, which is no good. A smart bulb would go dark when the fan is switched off, which is also no good. What are my options for devices?

I have a Lutron Caseta Dimmer switch, so my thought is to get some IoT relay and wire that into the fan and turn it on and off with automation. But there may be a better solution, and I am sure you guys would know about it.

fallow python Feb 8, 2021, 11:35 PM

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Hello... I am really new... Please tell me where to post this question if it's the wrong place...

I want to create an entity that I can show on the dashboard as a "gauge" and want to update it's values using a rest call to the Home Assistant API..... Any tips on how to start setting this up?

I have NO idea 😦 I am very confused and looking for help here as my last resort 😦 After lots of documentation reading)

drifting grove Feb 9, 2021, 1:35 AM

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Can anyone recommend me a door sensor that I can upload ESPHome firmware?

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 5:54 AM

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@fallow python what is it you want to measure ? It makes little sense to API call yourself instead of just reading the value

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:49 AM

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fringe moon <@159007943088406528> what is it you want to measure ? It makes little sense to ...

It's a network speed test which I need to run on the server itself....

My raspberry pi (where ha runs) isn't capable of measuring anything higher than 300 Mbps.

So I have a nodejs server running on one of my daemons to do a speed test async and send the results to ha

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Oh and I figured it out at like 3am lol

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It works now :D

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 7:50 AM

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It could have all been alleviated by running on anything else than a pi though 🤣

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:51 AM

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Have a button to call the service to invoke the test

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:52 AM

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fringe moon It could have all been alleviated by running on anything else than a pi though �...

Yeah but why would I change the bars metal /os/system for ha that doesn't need anything like 300mbps connections just so I can run a speed test natively when there are so many servers that do these things constantly all day as a service

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(not speed tests, but other services are given constantly)

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So very easy to set up a tiny new service in one of my main load balancing servers directly instead of on some random other server that runs ha

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 7:53 AM

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I don't trust pi's, and I have standards is just all 🤣

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:55 AM

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fringe moon I don't trust pi's, and I have standards is just all 🤣

Main reason to not trust pi's?

Depends how you handle them. Unforseen hardware failure is the only thing that can really break it usually other than user error.

And hardware failure can happen to any hardware)

mental patio Feb 9, 2021, 7:56 AM

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u can avoid hw failure running servers

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:56 AM

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There's nothing about standards. It's about what someone needs. Everyone needs different levels of reliability / size / power / etc.

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 7:57 AM

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mental patio u can avoid hw failure running servers

No you can't avoid hardware failures in any setup. You can only have redundancy to avoid the bad consequences.

mental patio Feb 9, 2021, 7:58 AM

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pi is for toying

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 7:58 AM

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When you work in enterprise you end up not trusting single power systems with shitty storage subsystems

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:00 AM

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I lose nothing other than a few minutes of inconvenience if my ha dies. Have a load of extras to just spin up in half an hour. And for messing around as a first time user using ha for less than 2 days, I really don't care about reliability. I just want to play with it.

We have an inhouse too for everything essential for many years. This is just to handle useless things like lights and stuff so I can see how it's interface is so I can learn good ways of adding the same features to our inhouse system

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:01 AM

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mental patio pi is for toying

Yeah and who said I'm doing life and death high availability tasks with a pi lol

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:02 AM

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fringe moon When you work in enterprise you end up not trusting single power systems with sh...

And when you don't need that trust, you simply don't need trust.

mental patio Feb 9, 2021, 8:03 AM

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want to see you with a broken pi with no backup being up in 2 days with 250 sensors, 4000 entities and 650 automations :)))

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 8:04 AM

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I have become biased by working on 100% uptime systems for 15 years

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:05 AM

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mental patio want to see you with a broken pi with no backup being up in 2 days with 250 sens...

You sound like a stand up kind of person :) great to see to you as one of the first people on this community!

I have just 2 shelly relays running 3 led's on my table. And now this speed test.

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:07 AM

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fringe moon I have become biased by working on 100% uptime systems for 15 years

That's amazing! Nobody in the world has worked FIFTEEN YEARS on those! 😨😨

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:07 AM

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Eh, it's not hard

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 8:08 AM

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I have had servers with uptime of 10 years, so not far from the truth

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:08 AM

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It just takes a bit of money and planning

mental patio Feb 9, 2021, 8:08 AM

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he is a cat has 9 lives and basically he worked 1,5 year in every life in paralel

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:08 AM

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And good hardware runs forever 😄

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 8:08 AM

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Services however, those are easily 15 years

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:09 AM

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Service uptime of 100% has been achievable for 20+ years

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:09 AM

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Always funny when you have to explain that it was sarcasm. But maybe because of where I'm from, it's hard to decipher.

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:09 AM

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Sarcasm in text is hard...

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 8:09 AM

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JodieScronch

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:11 AM

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I suppose, if the parties involved are at very different levels of r/IAmVerySmart

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:11 AM

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Or not British

fringe moon Feb 9, 2021, 8:12 AM

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I'm not very smart, I'm just a condescending cu....

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🤣

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:12 AM

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Norwegian you say...

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:13 AM

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Reminded me of some forums where you ask a question, then get everyone telling them how the question is wrong and what a better question is, all the while waiting to actually get an answer :D

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:13 AM

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Well, if you can change the question it might be easier to answer, so that's fair

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:13 AM

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But good thing I figured it out already hehe

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:14 AM

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And the original answer was MQTT FYI

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:15 AM

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winged knoll And the original answer was _MQTT_ FYI

Would it really be, for my situation?

I tried mqtt yesterday. Then removed it since I needed cloud on my shelly anyway to use alexa until i make the skill for it on aws

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How would that workflow go exactly?

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:15 AM

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Yeah, if you want to get data into HA from random things, don't use the API, use MQTT

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https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/sensor.mqtt

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Using the API requres you embed authentication for all of HA in your remote devices

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Using MQTT doesn't

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:16 AM

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Yeah I suppose I've just been trying to avoid it lol

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:16 AM

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MQTT is useful for connecting many things to HA

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I do my Bluetooth presence detection that way, my Zigbee, and more 😄

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:16 AM

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Rtfm or could you tell me how auth works on mqtt?

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In a private network

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:17 AM

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Well, either if you're chilled you set it to anon, no auth; or you create users in your broker

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But, all they can do is use the broker, and you can lock accounts down AFAIK

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(Not that I bother, if somebody hacks my network I've got bigger worries than my broker)

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Yes, there we go, https://mosquitto.org/man/mosquitto-conf-5.html

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I have actually set that for the anon account, so that all it's allowed to do is read the broker status topic - handy for Docker healthchecks

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:21 AM

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Cool :) thank you ❤️

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I feel my REST will still be easier for me due to how quickly I can add to my existing daemons.

Instead of setting up mqtt on each server /node

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For smart tiny devices, I'm sure ans know mqtt is definitely the way to go. Just unsure about servers + computers.

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:24 AM

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Well, you need one broker

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Everything else just publishes

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:24 AM

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Yes, which I know how to make in HA

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Yea, I will have to see the difference in how quick, size-wise and easy it is to setup a device to start sending MQTT payloads compared to REST (where I do nothing but add a name, url and payload, the rest if there, including auth)

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:26 AM

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A tiny bit more effort, you'd need to add a line calling mosquitto_pub with a topic, payload, and authentication

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Oh, hang on... no change in effort wail

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:27 AM

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Okay

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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I'm just at this side of the wall and it's nice and cosy 😄

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:27 AM

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🤣

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:27 AM

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xD

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:27 AM

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Bonus - anything can use those payloads

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If you want to be really lazy you can even have the device send an MQTT Discovery payload https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/mqtt/discovery/ to create the sensor/switch/whale

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:29 AM

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Can you think of any technology / programming language / system that CANNOT send an MQTT packet with only that much effort?

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:29 AM

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Windows?

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:29 AM

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I'm trying to convince you to say "oh yeah in that case just use REST"

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:29 AM

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More seriously, if you can send using REST you can send using MQTT

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:29 AM

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ALL User computers use Windows here...

winged knoll Feb 9, 2021, 8:30 AM

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screamz

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Nah, anything can use MQTT, even an ESP

fallow python Feb 9, 2021, 8:30 AM

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Ok, just a protocol change I guess

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Yes I have a bunch of ESP's and tried that

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