Hey everyone, I’m really excited to share my recent journey into the world of Zigbee automation and how I’m trying to integrate it with Node-RED. After countless hours of tinkering, I finally managed to automate some of my Zigbee devices in Home Assistant. One of my favorite setups is a simple motion detection system that turns on a light via a Sonoff Zigbee Mini. It’s such a neat little project that adds a lot of convenience to my daily life.
Here’s a quick overview of what I did:
yaml
alias: Switch Light
trigger:
- platform: device
device_id: 34c829b90bd6894c13882f461f60de00
entity_id: binary_sensor.ewelink_ms01_4dfe6a22_ias_zone
domain: binary_sensor
for:
hours: 0
minutes: 0
seconds: 1
milliseconds: 0
id: binary_sensor.ewelink_ms01_4dfe6a22_ias_zone
condition:
action: - domain: light
type: toggle
device_id: 26ec3cfe4441c97f205991397f38dddc
entity_id: light.minizb01_on_off
mode: single
Now, I’m curious to see if this setup can be replicated in Node-RED. If anyone has a JSON configuration that I could import and test, that would be amazing! I’m also a bit puzzled about how the device_id is derived in this example. Is it something I need to worry about when setting up Node-RED? I’d love to understand this better to ensure everything works seamlessly.
On a different note, I’ve been exploring the idea of using remote controls for my Philips Hue lights. I already have the Hue bridge set up, so the Hue remote dimmer seems like a solid option. However, I’m open to suggestions if anyone knows of alternatives that integrate well with Home Assistant. The idea of having a couple of these remotes scattered around the house sounds incredibly convenient!
Another thing I’ve been thinking about is the integration of Shelly devices. I’ve had some issues with authentication when trying to add a Shelly Dimmer 2 to Home Assistant. I’ve updated the firmware and double-checked my credentials, but it still throws an “Invalid authentication” error. Is there something I’m missing here? Maybe a different URL or account setup? I’d really appreciate any insights or troubleshooting tips.
Lastly, I wanted to share my experience with the Immersion TV kit. After hearing so many great things about it, I decided to give it a try. It was a bit of a bittersweet moment redeeming my points, but seeing the kit arrive was worth every penny. I’m especially looking forward to replacing my Hue Go 2 with the portable lamp—it’s supposed to be a game-changer for ambiance!
I’m really enjoying this journey into the world of smart home automation. It’s amazing how these small projects can make such a big difference in daily life. I’m eager to hear your thoughts, experiences, and any tips you might have. Let’s keep the conversation going!
Cheers,
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