I’ve been diving into the world of smart home integration lately, and I wanted to share some of my experiences and questions with the community. First off, I’ve been running multiple Vera controllers for quite some time now, and they’ve been a reliable part of my setup. However, I recently found myself wondering about the compatibility of older Vera units with newer ones. Specifically, I have three Veras running the same firmware and UI, but I’m looking to add a fourth one, which will likely come with the latest UI7 firmware. My question is: can I downgrade this new Vera to UI5 to keep everything consistent, or will the cp.mios.com platform handle both old and new Veras seamlessly under one login? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s successfully managed a mixed setup like this.
On another note, I’ve been experimenting with MQTT and JSONPath transformations to extract specific data points from my sensors. For instance, I have an ESP-8266EX with Tasmota reading PM2.5 and PM10 values via MQTT. While I can easily extract the PM10 value using JSONPath, the PM2.5 value has been a bit tricky due to the dot in its name. After some research, I discovered that wrapping the key in quotes solves the issue, allowing me to extract the value without any hiccups. It’s these small victories that keep me going!
I’d also love to hear about others’ experiences with integrating different smart home devices and platforms. Have you faced any unique challenges or found any clever workarounds? Let’s keep the conversation flowing and help each other navigate the ever-evolving world of smart home tech!