Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring some interesting topics lately and wanted to share my experiences and thoughts with you all. Let’s dive in!
First off, I’ve been working with MQTT configurations and noticed some challenges with the embedded broker in openHAB. I tried increasing the log level to DEBUG for the binding, but it didn’t provide any additional insights. Does anyone have tips on how to troubleshoot this effectively? Also, I’m curious about whether retained messages survive a broker restart. It would be great to hear your experiences with this!
Another topic that’s been on my mind is the integration of different smart devices. I’ve heard great things about the Qubino flush shutter, but unfortunately, it keeps going offline with communication errors. I followed the standard troubleshooting steps—reinitialization, healing, exclusion—but the issue persists. Has anyone encountered this before or have any insights? I’d love to hear how you resolved it!
On a lighter note, I stumbled upon some fantastic deals on smart lights from Tint at Aldi. They’re compatible with Philips Hue, Osram Lightify, and Ikea Trådfri, which is amazing. I’ve successfully connected a few bulbs and a remote control to my Hue bridge, and they’ve been working flawlessly. It’s always exciting to find affordable yet reliable smart home solutions!
Lastly, I’ve been thinking about setting up a secondary openHAB instance on my boat. The VPN connection between my boat and home network is mostly stable, but I worry about automation when the VPN goes down. Are there any known issues with running two production instances of openHAB on the same network? I’d appreciate any advice or experiences you’ve had with this setup!
That’s all for now! I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or any tips you have on these topics. Let’s keep the conversation going!
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