Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience integrating the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch with Raspbee/deconz. I recently switched from the Philips Hue Hub to Raspbee and noticed that while the lights were working perfectly, the Dimmer Switches weren’t showing up in OpenHAB. This was a bit frustrating, especially since I wanted to monitor the battery status and use them for other actions like triggering scenes or color loops.
After some research, I discovered that the Dimmer Switches are accessible via the Phoscon WebPanel, but they weren’t automatically appearing in OpenHAB. I decided to dig deeper into the configuration. I found that the switches were indeed detected by the Raspbee, as I could access them through the Phoscon REST API. However, they weren’t being recognized as separate items in OpenHAB.
To resolve this, I tried deleting and re-adding the Hue Bridge thing in OpenHAB, which sometimes helps with device discovery. Unfortunately, this didn’t solve the issue. I then looked into manually configuring the switches in the OpenHAB items file. This involved defining the switches as separate items and mapping their states to the corresponding REST API endpoints.
After some trial and error, I managed to get the Dimmer Switches to appear in OpenHAB. I also set up a rule to monitor the battery status and send a notification when it’s low. This was a great learning experience, and I’m now able to use the Dimmer Switches more effectively in my smart home setup.
If anyone else is facing similar issues, here are a few tips:
- Ensure that the Dimmer Switches are correctly paired with the Raspbee.
- Check the Phoscon WebPanel to confirm that the switches are detected.
- Manually configure the switches in OpenHAB if they don’t appear automatically.
- Use the REST API endpoints to access switch states and battery levels.
I hope this helps someone else who’s trying to integrate their Philips Hue Dimmer Switches with Raspbee/deconz. Happy automating! 