Smart Lighting Setup with Arilux LC-06 and Tasmota

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Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience setting up an Arilux LC-06 RGBWW LED controller with Home Assistant. I’ve been trying to get this working for a while now, and I thought I’d document my journey in case it helps someone else.

First, I’ll say that the Arilux LC-06 is a fantastic device. It’s compact, supports RGBWW, and has a wide voltage range. I’ve been using it with a dual-color LED strip (W/WW), which means I don’t need the RGB channels. I’ve already flashed it with Tasmota, which has been a game-changer for me. Tasmota’s web interface is user-friendly, and the community support is amazing.

My main challenge has been configuring the MQTT component in Home Assistant. I wanted to simplify the interface so that I only have a slider for brightness and another for color temperature, without the color picker. This would make it easier for my family to use, especially since they’re not tech-savvy. After some research and trial and error, I found a way to achieve this using MQTT topics and Home Assistant’s configuration files.

Here’s what I did:

  1. I configured the Arilux LC-06 to publish its state to MQTT. This involved setting up the correct topics in Tasmota’s web interface.
  2. In Home Assistant, I created a custom MQTT sensor for brightness and another for color temperature. This involved editing the configuration.yaml file and adding the appropriate MQTT topics.
  3. I tested the setup by adjusting the brightness and color temperature through the Home Assistant interface. It worked perfectly!

I also wanted to share a tip for anyone else who might be struggling with MQTT configurations. Always double-check your topics and make sure they match exactly between your device and Home Assistant. A small typo can cause a lot of frustration.

This setup has completely transformed my living room. The ability to adjust the color temperature and brightness with just a couple of sliders has made it so much easier to create the right ambiance. I’m really happy with how it turned out, and I hope this helps someone else who’s working on a similar project.

If anyone has questions or needs help with their own setups, feel free to reach out. Happy tinkering! :rocket: