Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into home automation lately and it’s been quite the journey! I recently moved into a house that had an older Jung automation system from 2008, and I decided it was the perfect time to upgrade everything to Homey-compatible devices. The goal was to modernize the lighting controls, and I came across an interesting challenge that I wanted to share and get some feedback on.
I replaced the old dimmers in the central cabinet with Fibaro dimmers on the DIN rail. They’re working beautifully so far. However, I also have some KAKU wall dimmers that I want to integrate throughout the house. The issue I’m facing is figuring out how to properly link the dim level of the KAKU dimmer with the Fibaro dimmer. I could, in theory, write individual flows for each dim level, but that feels a bit clunky. I was hoping there might be a smarter, more efficient solution out there that I haven’t discovered yet.
I’ve been doing some research and experimenting with different approaches, but I’m not entirely sure I’m on the right track. For example, I considered putting the KAKU dimmer module on the DIN rail, but that doesn’t seem practical. I’m really looking for a wireless solution that allows the KAKU dimmer to communicate directly with the Fibaro dimmer on the DIN rail. Ideally, it would use Zigbee or Z-Wave for reliable feedback, which I believe would make the integration seamless.
Another angle I’m exploring is whether there are any Homey-compatible devices that could simplify this setup. For instance, finding a single-brand solution that minimizes the need for extensive programming would be a huge plus. I’m still in the early stages of this project, so any suggestions or insights from the community would be incredibly valuable. If anyone has tackled a similar integration or has tips on how to streamline this process, I’d love to hear about it!
It’s been a fun challenge so far, and I’m excited to see how it all comes together. Thanks in advance for your help and ideas!