I’ve been exploring the integration of my Rademacher Duofern actuators with Home Assistant, and I wanted to share my journey and findings with the community. For those who might be in the same boat, here’s what I’ve discovered and how I’ve approached the setup.First off, I own the Rademacher HomePilot 2 and the DuoFern Rohrmotor-Actor 9471-1 for controlling my external roller shutters. The goal was to seamlessly integrate these devices into my existing Home Assistant setup. Initially, I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of options available—like the Rademacher Smart Home Zigbee Gateway USB Stick or the HomePilot Gateway Premium. But after some research, I decided to go with the Zigbee gateway since it seemed more straightforward and compatible with my current setup.One of the key steps was ensuring that all my devices were correctly paired and recognized by the gateway. I had to refer to the Rademacher documentation and use the roborock.get_maps command in Home Assistant’s developer mode to map out the segments corresponding to each room. This was crucial because it allowed me to create input booleans for each room, which I could then control through the Home Assistant interface.I also created a picture elements card using a floorplan image, which made it incredibly user-friendly. Each room now has its own state-icon that toggles when clicked, providing a visual representation of whether the room is set to be cleaned. This has been a game-changer for my family, as we can now control the vacuum with just a tap on our wall-mounted tablet.For anyone looking to achieve a similar setup, here are a few tips:- Label Everything Clearly: Spend the time to label each room in the RoboRock app before mapping them in Home Assistant. This ensures there’s no confusion later on.- Use Input Booleans: They’re incredibly versatile and make it easy to toggle states without complicating your setup.- Leverage Picture Elements: It adds a layer of interactivity and makes the system more accessible to everyone in the household.I must admit, the learning curve was steep, especially when it came to scripting and mapping the segments. But the sense of accomplishment after getting everything to work smoothly was worth it. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love tinkering with smart home setups—they truly enhance the quality of life.If anyone has questions or needs help with similar integrations, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to share more details or troubleshoot any issues you might encounter. Happy automating!