I’ve been diving into the world of Zigbee devices lately, and it’s been an exciting journey! One of the things I’ve been working on is automating my Xiaomi door sensor using Zigbee2mqtt. At first, I was a bit stuck with setting up the script, but after some trial and error, I managed to get it working. Here’s what I did:
I created a simple automation script that triggers when the door sensor is opened. The goal was to turn on a kettle in the kitchen as a test. The script looked something like this:
yaml
alias: Living Switch Test
trigger:
- platform: mqtt
topic: ‘zigbee2mqtt/living_room_door_sensor’
action: - service_template: >
{% if trigger.payload_json.contact == ‘false’ %}
script.kettle_on
{% endif %}
It took a bit of tweaking, but now it works perfectly! The best part is seeing how seamless the integration is once everything is set up. I’m now looking to expand this to other parts of my home, like automating lights and thermostats based on door sensor inputs.
Another thing I’ve been exploring is integrating my LED light strips for more dynamic color changes. I’ve heard that using templates and MQTT can help achieve this, but I’m still figuring out the best way to set it up. If anyone has tips or examples, I’d love to hear them!
Lastly, I’ve been impressed with how firmware updates can resolve issues. For example, the recent firmware update for my Shelly devices fixed some longstanding problems, like incorrect power consumption readings. It’s a great reminder of how important it is to keep devices updated.
Overall, this journey into home automation has been both challenging and rewarding. I’m excited to see what else I can automate and improve around my home!