I’ve recently upgraded my home with motorized blinds from Rollease Acmeda, and I must say, integrating them with Home Assistant has been a fantastic experience! 
Using their Automate Wirefree Tubular Motors and the Automate Pulse Hub, I’ve been able to control my blinds seamlessly through the mobile app, Alexa, and even IFTTT. However, like many of you, I wanted to bring everything under the Home Assistant umbrella for a more cohesive smart home setup.
Initially, I set up a simple automation using an input_boolean to control the blinds’ open/close functionality. While this worked, I faced an issue where the state in Home Assistant wouldn’t update if the blinds were operated through the mobile app or remote control. After some research and tweaking, I developed a more robust solution that tracks the blinds’ position and ensures state consistency. I’m excited to share this solution with the community in hopes it helps others achieve similar integration!
The tutorial involves several components, including a Template Cover, Template Sensor, Input Number, Automation, IFTTT, and Script. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Template Cover: Controls the blinds’ operation.
- Template Sensor: Tracks the blind’s state (Open/Closed).
- Input Number: Allows precise control of the blind’s position via a slider.
- Automation: Monitors changes to the Input Number and triggers IFTTT events.
- Script: Handles both opening and closing of the cover dynamically.
For those interested in diving deeper, I’ve outlined the YAML configurations for each component. Additionally, there’s been some buzz in the community about reverse engineering the built-in RS485 serial interface to create a custom Home Assistant component. Until then, I hope this solution bridges the gap and enhances your smart home experience!
If you’ve tackled similar integrations or have suggestions for improvement, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s continue to innovate and share our knowledge to make our homes smarter and more connected. 