Hi everyone! I wanted to share my recent success in integrating the Sengled Boost bulb into my Home Assistant setup. I’ve been curious about this bulb for a while, especially since it combines LED lighting with a built-in Wi-Fi router. While the official mobile app is great, I really wanted to control it through Home Assistant for better integration with my smart home ecosystem.
Initially, I faced some challenges. The bulb’s web interface didn’t expose any light control functions, and I had to dig deeper into its capabilities. Through some research and experimenting, I discovered that the bulb communicates over UDP port 9060. I managed to capture the necessary commands using Wireshark and replicated them within Home Assistant. It was a bit tricky, but seeing the bulb respond to my custom commands was incredibly rewarding!
For anyone looking to do the same, here are a few tips:
- Use tools like Wireshark to analyze the communication between the bulb and the mobile app.
- Be patient with testing different commands and responses.
- Consider creating a simple script or automation in Home Assistant to handle the UDP commands seamlessly.
I’m excited to continue exploring the possibilities with this bulb and maybe even integrate more Sengled devices in the future. If anyone has questions or needs help with a similar project, feel free to reach out! Let’s keep the smart home innovations coming! 