Shelly Services

[somber dawn]

I have been playing around with AI to get more shelly info in Home Assistant. I have a very early but working version on GitHub - https://github.com/filmgarage/shelly_services
The component adds an IP address entity as well as a switch to enable or disable the authentication on the Shelly and to keep track of the connectivity config.
I need this to monitor hundreds of Shellys on each HA server. It would be great to be able to change these settings in bulk. I consider this the alpha version of an admin tool to keep track of large amounts of Shellys and to keep your installation safe from intruders.
Now I am looking for more users to get their hands dirty on this component, test it, break it, and take it to the next level. Any idea where I can find some help?
Are any of the devs for the Shelly integration interested to help or to comment? @wooden flax @lethal raven @dreamy python @ionic prawn ???
Thanks in advance, happy tinkering!

[lethal raven]

Hi, the idea is interesting. TBH, I think there is already a Shelly Admin utility out there

I'm not sure I could collaborate as I have already a lot of tasks in my queue and I'm really busy both in RL and at work

[somber dawn]

I will just hope and pray that other smart minds jump in... 🙂 The great thing would be to automate and monitor all kinds of Admin duties through HA. Home Assistant is really my 'weapon of choice'. You are referring to the Java app Shelly Admin, right? Or am I not aware of another Shelly Admin in HA? I'd love to know about that if it exists...!

[ionic prawn]

Hi. From my perspective, it's better to develop the core integration than to create additional custom integrations. I encourage you to try implementing new features in the core integration and/or open feature requests here: https://github.com/orgs/home-assistant/discussions
But of course I wish you luck in developing your own integration 👍

[somber dawn]

I agree with you. I would love to have more features in the official integration. But I doubt the team will include these (more obscure) settings as it is probably better for the average user not having to bother with these advanced settings. On top of that I think I am unfit to fiddle with the great work that has been done by you people. I created the additional Shelly Services with a lot of trial, error and AI... But I could also post some feature requests though if you think these options could make it in the official integration! Thanks!

[somber dawn]

I posted the feature Request. I will wait to see if it gets picked up... If not, I will have to live with my Frankenstein creation! 😉

[wintry snow]

You can add these entities disabled by default, and only advanced users will turn them on.