Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent success with integrating a Broadlink Mini 3 into my Home Assistant setup. After some initial struggles, I managed to get everything working smoothly, and I thought I’d document my journey in case it helps others!
Initially, I followed the official Home Assistant guide for Broadlink integration. My configuration seemed solid, but I kept running into those frustrating warnings about the platform not being ready. After some research, I discovered that switching the platform from remote to switch in my configuration.yaml made a big difference. Here’s what my final setup looks like:
yaml
switch:
- platform: broadlink
host: !secret miniSalon_ip
mac: !secret miniSalon_mac
name: miniSalon
The key takeaway here is to ensure your device’s IP and MAC addresses are correctly configured. I triple-checked mine using my router’s lease list, and that made all the difference. If you’re still having issues, try resetting your device or checking for firmware updates.
Once everything was up and running, I was blown away by how seamless the integration was. My Broadlink Mini 3 now controls my living room lights effortlessly, and I’ve even set up some basic automations using Node-RED. It’s amazing how much you can do with these devices once they’re properly integrated!
I’d also like to give a shoutout to the Home Assistant community for their incredible support. If it weren’t for the forums and documentation, I might have given up early on. If you’re still struggling with your Broadlink setup, don’t hesitate to reach out—someone here is bound to have a solution!
Happy automating everyone! 