Exploring Shelly 2.5 Automation Commands and Tips

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Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation and wanted to share some of my experiences with the Shelly 2.5 devices. I’ve found these devices to be incredibly versatile and a great addition to my setup. For instance, I recently set up a system to control my roller shutters using mosquitto_pub commands, and it’s been working like a charm!

Here are a few commands I’ve been using:

  • mosquitto_pub -h localhost -t shellies/shellyswitch25-xxx/roller/0/command -m open to open the shutters.
  • mosquitto_pub -h localhost -t shellies/shellyswitch25-xxx/roller/0/stop_reason -m normal to stop them smoothly.
  • mosquitto_pub -h localhost -t shellies/shellyswitch25-xxx/roller/0/pos -m 100 to set the position to 100% open.

I’ve been wondering, though, what commands does the Shelly 2PM support? I’ve scoured the internet but haven’t found clear examples. If anyone has insights or tips, I’d be thrilled to hear them!

Another thing I’ve been experimenting with is creating custom notifications in my frontend dashboards. I’ve been using persistent_notification.create to send alerts, but I’m struggling to display them as a vertical stack of cards. Here’s the code I’ve been working with:
yaml

  • type: custom:auto-entities
    card:
    type: vertical-stack
    title: Notifications in Vertical Stack of Cards
    card_param: cards
    filter:
    include:
    • entity_id: persistent_notification.lamp
      options:
      type: entity
      attribute: message
      sort:
      method: last_triggered

Unfortunately, it’s not showing anything. I’m not sure where I’m going wrong. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

On a lighter note, I’ve also been exploring some fun DIY projects, like setting up a glowing shadow box with Govee lights. It’s been a great way to add some ambiance to my space while experimenting with random color generators. The vibrant colors really bring the room to life!

I’d love to hear about everyone’s experiences and tips, whether it’s about Shelly devices, notifications, or fun DIY projects. Let’s keep the creativity flowing!

Cheers,
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