I’ve been diving into the world of MQTT and Home Assistant lately, and it’s been an exciting journey! I’m using MQTT to create sensors from my Victron Cerbo, which already have custom names. My goal is to use these names in the state_topic for the sensor names. Here’s how I approached it:
{
“state_topic”: “victron/N/ID/tank/124/CustomName”,
“unique_id”: “id”,
“value_template”: ‘{{ value_json.value }}’,
“name”: “Fresh Water”,
“device”: {
“identifiers”: [“Cerbo GX”]
}
}
This setup allows me to seamlessly integrate my Victron sensors into Home Assistant, leveraging their custom names for better organization. I’ve also been exploring the integration of Daikin air conditioning systems using their brp069c8x WiFi modules. While it requires some additional steps due to the cloud dependency, it’s been a great learning experience.
Another project I’m working on is optimizing my camera setup. I’ve been using Frigate for a while, and while it’s great, sometimes I need to swipe down to refresh the dashboard to see all my cameras. I’m looking into ways to make the loading faster, maybe by displaying just the latest snapshots. If anyone has tips on better card arrangements or optimizations, I’d love to hear them!
On the topic of remote access, I’ve been experimenting with setting up a backup to my NAS. It’s a bit challenging without proper documentation, but I’m hopeful I can figure it out soon. If anyone has successfully done this, please share your insights!
Overall, the journey into MQTT, device integration, and optimizing my home automation setup has been both rewarding and educational. I’m excited to continue exploring and improving my smart home ecosystem!