Hello everyone! I wanted to share my recent success in integrating some budget-friendly smart devices into my Home Assistant setup. After researching various options, I decided to go with Globe’s color bulbs and smart plugs, which are available at very reasonable prices. Initially, I was hesitant because I thought I would need their proprietary app, but I discovered that using Tuya alongside LocalTuya allows me to control these devices without relying on any cloud services. This was a game-changer for me, as it keeps everything local and secure.
Setting this up was a bit of a learning curve, but I followed the guide from the LocalTuya integrations and managed to get everything working smoothly. The process involved configuring the devices in my local network and setting up the necessary entries in my localetuya.yaml file. Here’s a quick overview of what I did:
For the smart plugs:
yaml
Smart plugs
- host: 192.168.1.240
device_id: bedded_dummy
local_key: q1w2e3r4_dummy
friendly_name: Tuya_Prise_1
protocol_version: “3.3”
entities:- platform: switch
friendly_name: tuya_prise1_on_off
id: 1
- platform: switch
And for the smart bulbs:
yaml
Smart bulbs
- host: 192.168.1.168
device_id: aaabbbccc_dummy
local_key: ddddeeefff_dummy
friendly_name: Tuya_Ampoule_1
protocol_version: “3.3”
entities:- platform: light
friendly_name: tuya_ampoule1_on_off
id: 20
color_mode: 21
brightness: 22
color_temp: 23
color_temp_min_kelvin: 2000
color_temp_max_kelvin: 5000
color: 24
- platform: light
The results have been fantastic! The plugs and bulbs are now fully integrated into my Lovelace dashboard, and I can control them just like any other smart device. The ability to adjust brightness, color temperature, and even color modes on the bulbs has really enhanced my experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how well these affordable devices work within my setup.
I would highly recommend this approach to anyone looking to expand their smart home without breaking the bank. The key takeaway for me is that you don’t always need expensive hardware to achieve a robust and functional smart home ecosystem. With a bit of research and some careful configuration, even budget-friendly devices can be made to work seamlessly within your system.
If anyone has questions or needs help setting up something similar, feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to share more details or troubleshoot any issues you might encounter.