Exploring MQTT with Shelly Devices: A Journey Through Automation

Hey all, I’m diving into the world of MQTT with my Shelly devices and it’s been quite the adventure! I’ve got a mix of Shelly 1, Shelly 2, and Shelly Plug S units, all communicating over MQTT without any issues—except for two quirky first-gen devices. They’ve been acting up, turning on and off randomly, especially late at night. It’s like they have a mind of their own!

I’ve spent hours troubleshooting, checking configurations, and even logging MQTT messages to understand what’s happening. The logs show that these devices reconnect and send state updates without any external triggers. It’s fascinating but a bit puzzling. I suspect it might be a hardware glitch since the firmware is up to date and the network connection seems stable.

For anyone else dealing with similar issues, I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences. Have you encountered random reboots or state changes with your Shelly devices? How did you tackle it? Let’s brainstorm together!

Cheers,
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