Exploring Custom Network Discovery and Device Integration

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Hello everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of custom network discovery and device integration in my smart home setup. It’s been an exciting journey, but also a bit challenging. I wanted to share my experiences and ask for some advice from the community.

First, I’ve been experimenting with implementing a custom network discovery method using UDP broadcasts. I’m curious about how this can be integrated into my existing Python scripts and how it connects with my config flow. Are there any recommended integrations or examples that I can reference? I’ve come across a few resources, but I’m not entirely sure how to proceed. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

On another note, I’ve been working on getting my Fortrezz WV-01 water valve recognized by my Vera 3 system. It’s currently being detected as a light switch, which isn’t quite what I need. I’ve tried various settings and configurations, but the status updates aren’t working as expected. Does anyone have experience with similar devices or know how to properly query the status of such valves? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Switching gears, I’ve also been exploring the integration of Zigbee devices alongside RF433 modules. My goal is to have a backup system in case my primary setup goes down. I’ve found some modules that combine WIFI and RF433, but I’m struggling to find a proper Zigbee replacement. If anyone has recommendations or has successfully implemented a similar setup, I’d be thrilled to learn more!

Lastly, I’ve been working on automating my home’s lighting system using the new for_each and if features in Home Assistant. While the concept is promising, I’ve encountered some errors during setup. Specifically, I’m getting an invalid key error when trying to run my automation. I’ve included the configuration below for reference. Any troubleshooting tips or guidance on how to structure this correctly would be invaluable.

yaml

  • id: ‘sunprotection’
    alias: Sun Protection
    description: ‘’
    trigger:
    • platform: state
      entity_id:
      • input_button.sunprotection
        condition:
        action:
    • repeat:
      for_each:
      • sensor: binary_sensor.room1
        cover: cover.room1
        message: Room1
      • sensor: binary_sensor.room2
        cover: cover.room2
        message: Room2
        sequence:
      • if:
        • condition:
          state:
          entity_id: ‘{{ repeat.item.sensor }}’
          state: ‘off’
          then:
          • service: cover.close_cover
            data: {}
            target:
            entity_id: ‘{{ repeat.item.cover }}’
            else:
          • service: notify.mobile_app_xxx
            data:
            message: “Cover in {{ repeat.item.message }} cannot be closed!”

I’m really looking forward to hearing your feedback and any solutions you might have. Let’s collaborate to make our smart homes even smarter! :rocket: