Hello, everyone! I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting and decided to give IKEA’s offerings a try. After some research, I came across the Ikea Vindstyrka Sensor and thought it would be a great addition to my setup. However, I ran into a bit of trouble when trying to connect it to my Raspbee II via deCONZ. Let me walk you through my journey and what I’ve learned so far!
First off, I ensured that my deCONZ installation was up-to-date by running sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade. I was pretty confident that this would support the Vindstyrka Sensor, but when I tried pairing it through the Phoscon app, things didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped. Under the “Sensoren” section, I selected “Ikea,” but only the “Tradfri Motion Sensor” appeared. Even when choosing “Andere,” the sensor wasn’t detected. This was a bit puzzling, as I expected better compatibility.
After some digging, I realized that the issue might be related to the specific firmware version of my Raspbee II. I decided to check for any updates or community discussions on this topic. Turns out, there’s a known workaround where you need to manually configure the sensor settings in the Phoscon app. I found a helpful guide that walked me through the process, and I managed to get the sensor connected after a few attempts!
Now that the sensor is up and running, I’m excited to explore its capabilities. I’ve set up some basic automations, like adjusting the lighting based on motion detected in my living room. It’s been a great learning experience, and I’m looking forward to expanding my setup with more IKEA smart devices.
If anyone has tips or tricks for optimizing the performance of these sensors, I’d love to hear them! Happy tinkering!