Hi everyone, I’m relatively new to Home Assistant but it’s been an exciting journey so far! I’ve recently set up InfluxDB V2 along with Grafana and have some questions about managing data. When I installed InfluxDB V2, a scraper was also installed, which has populated some default data points like InfluxDB_, http_write, qc_, service_, and storage_. I’m wondering if it’s possible to delete these default data points and add my own older data? Previously, I used IoBroker where I could manage data directly via the terminal using influx write and influx read commands. Is there a similar way to handle data in Home Assistant?
On another note, I came across a useful Appdaemon app for blinking lights, which can be triggered either by an automation in HA or directly from Appdaemon. The app uses an event named blink_light and allows you to pass parameters like color, brightness, and duration. It can also loop through a list of colors, which is great for creating visual effects. If you have lights or groups that don’t support blinking or color looping natively, this app might be just what you need.
I’m also curious about others’ experiences with integrating different smart home devices. Have you encountered any challenges or found any innovative solutions? I’d love to hear your thoughts and tips!