Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of Xiaomi bindings and smart plugs lately, and I wanted to share my experiences and some questions I’ve come across. First off, I’ve been using Xiaomi devices for a while now, and they’ve been a great addition to my smart home setup. However, I’ve noticed some peculiar behavior with my Xiaomi smart socket and air purifier. When I switch them on or off, the state seems to toggle multiple times before settling. This isn’t just a visual glitch—it’s reflected in the logs as well. I’ve included some log snippets below to illustrate what I’m seeing:
2019-01-06 13:23:51.500 [ome.event.ItemCommandEvent] - Item ‘Plug_Switch’ received command ON
2019-01-06 13:23:51.510 [nt.ItemStatePredictedEvent] - Plug_Switch predicted to become ON
2019-01-06 13:23:51.527 [vent.ItemStateChangedEvent] - Plug_Switch changed from OFF to ON
2019-01-06 13:23:51.535 [vent.ItemStateChangedEvent] - Plug_Switch changed from ON to OFF
2019-01-06 13:23:51.614 [vent.ItemStateChangedEvent] - Plug_Switch changed from OFF to ON
From what I can gather, the device acknowledges the command but sends back the current state, causing this toggle effect. It’s a bit confusing, and I’m wondering if this is the expected behavior or if there’s a way to streamline it. Another thing I’ve noticed is that the device only updates the switch state after the command is acknowledged, which seems a bit counterintuitive. I’d love to hear if others have experienced similar behavior and if there are any workarounds or solutions out there.
On another note, I’ve been experimenting with integrating a Xiaomi smart plug into my OpenHAB setup. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, but I’m starting to get the hang of it. One thing I’m curious about is how others handle the delay in state updates. For instance, when I switch the plug on, it takes a few seconds for the state to update in OpenHAB. I’ve read that this is because the device sends an update only after the state has actually changed, which makes sense, but it’s a bit frustrating from a user perspective. I’m wondering if there are any strategies to minimize this delay or make the interface feel more responsive.
I’d also like to touch on the broader topic of smart plug integration. With so many devices out there, it’s amazing how they all connect and work together. I’ve been particularly impressed with how Xiaomi devices handle power consumption tracking. It’s a great feature, and I’d love to see more devices adopt this kind of detailed monitoring. That said, I’m curious about how others manage their energy usage data. Do you find it useful, or is it more of a novelty? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Lastly, I wanted to share a quick tip for anyone else working with Xiaomi bindings. I’ve found that enabling debug logging has been incredibly helpful in troubleshooting issues. It gives a clear picture of what’s happening behind the scenes and helps identify any potential problems. If you’re experiencing unexpected behavior, I’d highly recommend giving it a try.
Overall, I’m really enjoying the journey of setting up my smart home, and I’m excited to see how these technologies continue to evolve. If anyone has any insights, tips, or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them! Happy tinkering everyone! 