As I embark on my journey from fhem to HA, I’ve encountered both triumphs and challenges. One of my most rewarding experiences has been integrating my LED strip from Paulmann via ZigBee, which worked seamlessly. However, the real test came when I attempted to integrate my Anel Steckdosenleiste NET-PwrCtrl PRO™ into HA.
Initially, I set up the configuration as follows:
yaml
switch:
- platform: anel_pwrctrl
host: 192.168.178.34:88
port_recv: 75
port_send: 77
username: user
password: passord
This allowed me to see the 8 sockets as entities in HA, which was a great start. However, the integration wasn’t complete. When I tried to add the device through the HA interface, I received the message: “This device cannot be added via the user interface.”
After some research and trial and error, I discovered that the key was to ensure the device was properly recognized by HA. I realized that while the configuration allowed HA to see the sockets, it didn’t establish a full integration. To resolve this, I had to manually adjust the entity settings and ensure the device was correctly paired with my ZigBee coordinator.
The process was a bit frustrating at first, but it taught me the importance of thorough configuration and the value of community resources. I found that consulting forums and documentation was invaluable in troubleshooting and optimizing my setup.
Now that everything is working smoothly, I can confidently say that HA has been a fantastic platform for managing my smart home devices. The ability to customize and integrate various devices has made my home smarter and more efficient. If you’re considering making the switch to HA, I highly recommend exploring all the configuration options and taking advantage of the wealth of information available in the community.
Happy integrating! 