After struggling with the Fibaro FGK 101 temperature sensor integration in OpenHAB2, I’m thrilled to share my success story! Initially, I couldn’t get the temperature channel to appear, which was frustrating. I reached out to the community and found that the solution involved manually adding the sensor_multilevel channel to the database. Here’s how I did it:
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Research: I started by reviewing the OpenHAB documentation and community forums. I found that the Fibaro FGK-101 requires a DS18B20 temperature sensor, which wasn’t automatically detected in OpenHAB2.
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Manual Configuration: Following the advice from the forums, I manually added the sensor_multilevel channel to the device configuration. This involved editing the device settings in the OpenHAB UI and specifying the correct channel type.
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Testing: After saving the changes, I monitored the logs to ensure the temperature readings were being captured correctly. It took a few restarts and tweaks, but eventually, the temperature data started flowing in!
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Integration: Once the temperature sensor was working, I integrated it into my existing smart home setup. Now, I can monitor room temperatures in real-time and use the data to automate heating and cooling systems.
This experience taught me the importance of community support and the value of persistence when troubleshooting. If anyone else is struggling with similar issues, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m happy to help!
Cheers,
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