I’ve been on a bit of a journey trying to get my Ring Alarm System and Solar Assistant to work seamlessly with MQTT. After some initial struggles, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve managed to get everything up and running smoothly! 
The Challenge:
I wanted to automate arming and disarming my Ring alarm based on certain events, but it wasn’t being detected by the standard Ring integration. I tried using Z-Wave to connect the key panel, but that didn’t work out. The sensors showed up, but the key panel remained elusive. So, I turned to MQTT as my next option.
The Solution:
After setting up the Ring/MQTT Addon, I noticed that the traffic wasn’t showing up on my Mosquitto Broker. It seemed like the Solar Assistant was taking priority. After some research and tweaking, I realized I needed to adjust my MQTT configurations to ensure both systems could coexist without conflict. The key was ensuring that the MQTT topics were properly set up and that there was no overlap causing one system to overshadow the other.
The Outcome:
Now, my Ring Alarm System integrates beautifully with MQTT, and I can automate arming and disarming based on events like sunrise or sunset. It’s been a fantastic learning experience, and I’m so happy to have this functionality working as intended!
Tips for Others:
- Double-Check MQTT Topics: Ensure that your topics are unique and don’t overlap with other systems.
- Use a Broker Dashboard: Tools like MQTT Explorer can help you monitor traffic and troubleshoot issues.
- Community Support: Don’t hesitate to reach out to forums or communities if you’re stuck. The智能家居 community is incredibly helpful!
If anyone has questions or needs advice on similar setups, feel free to reach out! I’d love to help others avoid the same pitfalls I encountered. 