I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting lately, and I must say, it’s been an exciting journey! I recently set up an LED strip with running light effects, controlled by an ESP32 and WLED. The setup allows me to switch between two preset playlists—one for turning the lights on and another for turning them off. It’s all managed through the WLED interface, which has been pretty user-friendly so far.
However, I’ve hit a snag that I’m hoping the community can help me with. Currently, the only way to trigger these playlists is through the WLED interface. I’d love to integrate this system with my existing smart home setup using two regular wall switches (a toggle switch). The challenge here is figuring out how to do this without relying on Home Assistant or setting up a separate server.
I’ve heard great things about Shelly devices, so I’m wondering if there’s a Shelly relay that can trigger WLED playlists directly. If anyone has experience with this or knows of a workaround, I’d be incredibly grateful! The goal is to have seamless, intuitive control over my LED strip without complicating my setup.
Another thing I’ve been exploring is MQTT integration for multiple sensors. I have an ESP8266 module publishing temperature and voltage readings, but I’m struggling to get both sensors to update simultaneously in OpenHAB. It’s a bit puzzling because commenting out one sensor allows the other to work perfectly. I’m new to this, so I might be missing something fundamental about how MQTT handles multiple topics or retain flags. Any insights or suggestions would be invaluable!
Overall, I’m really enjoying the process of experimenting with different smart home technologies. It’s a learning curve, but every challenge brings me closer to my goal of a fully integrated, intuitive smart home setup. Thanks in advance for any advice or tips you can share!