As a homeowner transitioning from Jeedom to Home Assistant, I’ve been thrilled by the seamless integration and endless possibilities this platform offers. One of my recent projects involved adding a Z-Wave Fibaro Roller Shutter 3, which I’ve configured to work perfectly with custom automation scripts.
Initially, I was curious about replicating the custom shutter positions I had set up in Jeedom. After some research, I discovered that while Home Assistant doesn’t natively support custom entities for devices, it allows for script automation with arguments. This has been a game-changer for me!
Here’s a quick overview of my setup: I created a script that accepts fields for shutter entities and desired positions. This script triggers the cover.set_cover_position service, enabling precise control over each shutter. I’ve even integrated physical switches with specific button press patterns to control the shutters, maintaining the familiar functionality I had before.
The best part? This integration has allowed me to create dynamic scenes that adjust the shutter positions based on time of day or external conditions. For example, during sunrise, my shutters now automatically adjust to a specific position to let in just the right amount of light.
If anyone has questions about scripting, custom automation, or Z-Wave integration, feel free to reach out! I’d love to share more details or tips I’ve picked up along the way. 