I recently came across a fantastic solution that has significantly improved my smart home setup, and I wanted to share my experience with the community. The challenge I faced was working with a multi-button device, specifically the Enerwave 7 Button Scene Controller, which I found a bit cumbersome to integrate into my existing smart home ecosystem.
After some research, I stumbled upon a SmartApp that creates virtual single-button devices for each button in a multi-button device. This innovation has been a game-changer for me. By simplifying the integration process, I can now use each button in a more intuitive way within SmartApps, leveraging only the button capability. This also opens up the possibility of using these devices with SmartRules, allowing for more flexible and personalized automation scenarios.
To make this work with my Enerwave device, I needed to modify the device type slightly, which was straightforward thanks to the GitHub repository provided by the developer. I also tested this solution with other devices like the Aeon Minimote, SmartenIt ZBWS3B, and the Security Key Fob, and it worked seamlessly across all of them. While the initial testing was done with the Enerwave device, the flexibility of this approach means it can be adapted to other multi-button devices as well.
This experience has reinforced my belief in the power of community-driven solutions. By sharing knowledge and collaborating, we can overcome even the most challenging integration issues. I’m now looking forward to exploring more ways to enhance my smart home setup using similar innovative solutions.
If anyone else has tried this approach or has further insights to share, I’d love to hear about your experiences!