I wanted to share my experience in integrating a Tasmota switch with a Zigbee lightbulb. Initially, I faced some challenges, but with persistence, I managed to get everything working smoothly. Here’s how it went:
The Setup
I have a lightbulb integrated into my HA system via Zigbee2MQTT and a Tasmota Switch with rules for dimming and on/off functionality. My goal was to combine both into a group for easier control.
The Challenge
When the lightbulb was powered off, Zigbee2MQTT reported it as ‘on’ due to its last state. This caused confusion in the group status, as the group would incorrectly show as ‘on’ even when the bulb was off.
The Solution
After some research, I discovered that for plugs, there’s an option to reverse the group status, meaning ‘on’ means at least one device is on. I applied a similar logic to my setup by adjusting the Tasmota rules to account for the bulb’s state accurately.
The Outcome
Now, my group works perfectly! The status reflects the actual state of both devices, and I can control them seamlessly. It’s amazing how a little tweak can make such a difference!
If anyone else is dealing with similar issues, I recommend checking your device configurations and exploring any available group status options. Persistence pays off, and the satisfaction of a well-functioning system is worth it!
Happy tinkering! 