Hello fellow Home Assistant enthusiasts! I recently made the switch from MQTT to the native HA integration for my Shellies, and I wanted to share my experience and some tips to help others who might be considering the same move.
Initially, I was hesitant because I had everything working smoothly with MQTT. However, the promise of a more streamlined and integrated experience within HA was too appealing to ignore. The setup process was straightforward—HA detected all my devices seamlessly, including my Shelly 1, Shelly 2.5, and Shelly EM. But here’s where I hit a snag: while the devices were recognized, their controls were greyed out and unavailable.
After some research and troubleshooting, I realized the issue wasn’t with the devices themselves but with the configuration settings. I had overlooked the importance of enabling certain features within the HA integration. Once I revisited the integration settings and made sure all options were properly configured, everything sprang to life!
Here’s a quick tip for anyone facing similar issues: double-check your integration settings, ensure all devices are correctly paired, and verify that the necessary API endpoints are accessible. If you’re still stuck, the HA community forums are a goldmine of information and support.
Overall, the transition has been worth it. The native integration offers a cleaner interface and better compatibility with other HA features. It’s a minor hiccup in what has been a mostly seamless experience. Happy integrating everyone! 