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Advice reqeusted to migrate MSR from Bare Metal to Container
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Good day all, I'm in the process of trying to shut down my 10 year old Linux home server that served many purposes, but primarily it's what I used for my NAS/Plex Media server. I migrated the NAS aspect of the server in November of last year to a true NAS solution (Ubiquti UNAS Pro), which is rack mount and much more efficient than my old tower, which it's only side benefit was heating my home office during the winter. Unfortunately it also means heating my home office during the summer, which were about to be in full swing. I have two things running on this 10 year old server at this point. MSR and pi-hole. I'm running Plex Media Server on Fedora Workstation in Podman on mini PC, which is much more energy efficient than my old tower. My next step is to migrate MSR. I know there are images of MSR out there, and creating it is well documented. I'm going to be using Podman instead of Docker for various reasons, but they work very similar. What I don't know, is what I need to do to migrate my existing Bare Metal installation over to a container. Has anyone done this? Any advice?
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Reactor (Multi-System/Multi-Hub) Announcements
toggledbitsT
Build 21228 has been released. Docker images available from DockerHub as usual, and bare-metal packages here. Home Assistant up to version 2021.8.6 supported; the online version of the manual will now state the current supported versions; Fix an error in OWMWeatherController that could cause it to stop updating; Unify the approach to entity filtering on all hub interface classes (controllers); this works for device entities only; it may be extended to other entities later; Improve error detail in messages for EzloController during auth phase; Add isRuleSet() and isRuleEnabled() functions to expressions extensions; Implement set action for lock and passage capabilities (makes them more easily scriptable in some cases); Fix a place in the UI where 24-hour time was not being displayed.
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System Configuration Check - time is offset
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Hi! I get this message when I'm on the status tab: System Configuration Check The time on this system and on the Reactor host are significantly different. This may be due to incorrect system configuration on either or both. Please check the configuration of both systems. The host reports 2025-04-01T15:29:29.252Z; browser reports 2025-04-01T15:29:40.528Z; difference 11.276 seconds. I have MSR installed as a docker on my Home Assistant Blue / Hardkernel ODROID-N2/N2+. MSR version is latest-25082-3c348de6. HA versions are: Core 2025.3.4 Supervisor 2025.03.4 Operating System 15.1 I have restarted HA as well as MSR multiple times. This message didn´t show two weeks ago. Don´t know if it have anything to do with the latest MSR version. Do anyone know what I can try? Thanks in advance! Let's Be Careful Out There (Hill Street reference...) /Fanan
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I have a very strange situation, where if InfluxDB restarts, other containers may fail when restarting at the same time (under not easy to understand circumstances), and InfluxDB remains unreachable (and these containers crashes). I need to reboot these containers in an exact order, after rebooting InfluxDB. While I understand what's going on, I need a way to reliable determine that InfluxDB is not reachable and these containers are not reachable, in order to identify this situation and manually check what's going on - and, maybe, in the future, automatically restart them if needed. So, I was looking at HTTP Request action, but I need to capture the HTTP response code, instead of the response (becase if ping is OK, InfluxDB will reply with a 204), and, potentially, a way to programmatically detect that it's failing to get the response. While I could write a custom HTTP controller for this or a custom HTTP virtual device, I was wondering if this is somewhat on you roadmap @toggledbits Thanks!
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ZwaveJSUI - RGBWW BULB - Warm/Cold White interfered with RGB settings - Bulb doesn't change color if in WarmWhite state.
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Hi , I'm on -Reactor (Multi-hub) latest-25067-62e21a2d -Docker on Synology NAS -ZWaveJSUI 9.31.0.6c80945 Problem with ZwaveJSUI: When I try to change color to a bulb RGBWW, it doesn't change to the RGB color and the bulb remains warm or cold white. I tryed with Zipato RGBW Bulb V2 RGBWE2, Hank Bulb HKZW-RGB01, Aentec 6 A-ZWA002, so seems that it happens with all RGBWW bulb with reactor/zwavejsui. I'm using from reator the entity action: "rgb_color.set" and "rgb_color.set_rgb". After I send the reactor command, It changes in zwavejsui the rgb settings but doesn't put the white channel to "0", so the prevalent channel remains warm/cold White and the bulb doesn't change into the rgb color. This is the status of the bulb in zwavejsui after "rgb_color.set" (235,33,33,) and the bulb is still warmWhite. x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor={"warmWhite":204,"coldWhite":0,"red":235,"green":33,"blue":33} The "cold white" and "warm white" settings interfer with the rgb color settings. Reactor can change bulb colors with rgb_color set — (value, ui8, 0x000000 to 0xffffff) or rgb_color set_rgb — (red, green, blue, all ui1, 0 to 255) but if warm or cold white are not to "0", zwavejsui doesn't change them and I can't find a way to change into rgb or from rgb back to warm white. So if I use from reactor: rgb_color set_rgb — (235,33,33) in zwavejsui I have x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_targetColor={"red":235,"green":33,"blue":33} 14/03/2025, 16:43:57 - value updated Arg 0: └─commandClassName: Color Switch └─commandClass: 51 └─property: targetColor └─endpoint: 0 └─newValue └──red: 235 └──green: 33 └──blue: 33 └─prevValue └──red: 235 └──green: 33 └──blue: 33 └─propertyName: targetColor 14/03/2025, 16:43:57 - value updated Arg 0: └─commandClassName: Color Switch └─commandClass: 51 └─property: currentColor └─endpoint: 0 └─newValue └──warmWhite: 204 └──coldWhite: 0 └──red: 235 └──green: 33 └──blue: 33 └─prevValue └──warmWhite: 204 └──coldWhite: 0 └──red: 235 └──green: 33 └──blue: 33 └─propertyName: currentColor In zwavejsui, the bulb changes rgb set but warm White remains to "204" and the bulb remais on warm White channel bacause is prevalent on rgb set. x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor_0=204 x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor_1=0 x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor_2=235 x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor_3=33 x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_currentColor_4=33 Is it possible to targetColor also for "warmWhite" and "coldWhite" and have something similar to this? x_zwave_values.Color_Switch_targetColor={"warmWhite":0,"coldWhite":0,"red":235,"green":33,"blue":33} Thanks in advance.
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I am getting a Runtime error on different browsers when I click exit when editing an existing or creating a new global reaction containing a group. If the global reaction does not have a group I don't get an error. I see a similar post on the forum about a Runtime Error when creating reactions but started a new thread as that appears to be solved. The Runtime Error is different in the two browsers Safari v18.3 @http://192.168.10.21:8111/reactor/en-US/lib/js/reaction-list.js:171:44 You may report this error, but do not screen shot it. Copy-paste the complete text. Remember to include a description of the operation you were performing in as much detail as possible. Report using the Reactor Bug Tracker (in your left navigation) or at the SmartHome Community. Google Chrome 133.0.6943.142 TypeError: self.editor.isModified is not a function at HTMLButtonElement.<anonymous> (http://192.168.10.21:8111/reactor/en-US/lib/js/reaction-list.js:171:34) You may report this error, but do not screen shot it. Copy-paste the complete text. Remember to include a description of the operation you were performing in as much detail as possible. Report using the Reactor Bug Tracker (in your left navigation) or at the SmartHome Community. Steps to reproduce: Click the pencil to edit a global reaction with a group. Click the Exit button. Runtime error appears. or Click Create Reaction Click Add Action Select Group Add Condition such as Entity Attribute. Add an Action. Click Save Click Exit Runtime error appears. I don’t know how long the error has been there as I haven’t edited the global reaction in a long time. Reactor (Multi-hub) latest-25060-f32eaa46 Docker Mac OS: 15.3.1 Thanks
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Cannot delete Global Expressions
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I am trying to delete a global expression (gLightDelay) but for some strange reason, it comes back despite clicking the Delete this expression and Save Changes buttons. I have not created a global expression for some times and just noticed this while doing some clean-up. I have upgraded Reactor to 25067 from 25060 and the behaviour is still there. I have restarted Reactor (as well as restarting its container) and cleared the browser's cache several times without success. Here's what the log shows. [latest-25067]2025-03-08T23:50:22.690Z <wsapi:INFO> [WSAPI]wsapi#1 rpc_echo [Object]{ "comment": "UI activity" } [latest-25067]2025-03-08T23:50:26.254Z <GlobalExpression:NOTICE> Deleting global expression gLightDelay [latest-25067]2025-03-08T23:50:27.887Z <wsapi:INFO> [WSAPI]wsapi#1 rpc_echo [Object]{ "comment": "UI activity" } Reactor latest-25067-62e21a2d Docker on Synology NAS
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Local notification methods?
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Morning, experts. Hard on learning about the internet check script in MSR tools, I was wondering what suggestions anyone has about a local (i.e. non-internet dependent) notification method. This was prompted by yesterday's fun and games with my ISP. I've got the script Cronned and working properly but short of flashing a light on and off, I'm struggling to think of a way of alerting me (ideally to my phone) I guess I could set up a Discord server at home, but that feels like overkill for a rare occasion. Any other suggestions? TIA C
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Auto Back up Reactor Directory to NAS for Home Assistant and RPi Bare Metal Install

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    #1

    I am paranoid that my trusty old Rpi 3b+ running on an old micro SD card is gonna eventually give out, and the countless hours I have put into Reactor will be put to waste. I created a simple script that backups the Reactor directory, dates it and auto deletes any previous backups 7 days old. I have a rule in Reactor that calls a SSH command to my Rpi to run the backup script once every day. Here's the nitty gritty:

    The Backup Script

    SSH into your Rpi and use the command sudo nano reactorbackup.sh. In the file editor that opens up enter these lines (remember to change the paths):

    #! /bin/bash
    
    sudo cp -r {path_to_reactor_directory} {path_to_backup_location}-$(date +'%Y_%m_%d_%H:%M')
    sudo {path_to_backup_location} -maxdepth 1 -mtime +7 -exec rm -rf {} +
    

    Some notes about the script: you can update the date format if you want something else, also change the +7 in -mtime +7 changes the amount of days-old backups to be deleted. Currently it's 7 days.

    Home Assistant Config

    There are many ways you can send SSH commands from HA to other devices, the simplest way I have found is using this HACS integration. Following the install instructions on the GitHub page you will now have a new service called SSH Command: Execute command. This is the service we will use in our Reactor ruleset.

    Reactor Backup Rule

    Now it's time to create a rule that auto runs the previously created reactorbackup.sh script. Very simple stuff:

    Triggers:

    Date/Time between 1:00am and 1:15am (can edit this to whatever time you'd like).

    Set Reaction:

    Entity Action - hass>system - call service
    service ID: SSH Command: Execute command
    Data:
    host: {Rpi IP Adress}
    port: 22
    user: {user}
    pass: {password}
    command: sh reactorbackup.sh

    I do recommend you test this and do check on your backup files, I have yet to think of a way to check if the backup was successful without needing to go into the backup location but its better than nothing.

    Bonus: Mounting NAS to your RPi

    So a backup is only useful if you can access it in the event of failure. If you backup your Reactor directory somewhere in your RPi, it's basically useless if something happens to your RPi. I mapped my NAS so that I can backup the Reactor directory into my NAS. Here's how:

    Create a new directory somewhere under /home/{USR} I created one called backup.

    sudo nano /etc/fstab and add this line //{NAS_IP} /home/{USR}/backup cifs username={NAS_Username},password={NAS_Password},x-systemd.automount 0 0

    To mount sudo mount /home/{USR}/backup

    Once It mounts successfully set the {path_to_backup_location} to the location you mounted your NAS to. In this case it would be /home/{USR}/backup. Now whatever file you copy into that directory it will copy to your NAS.

    I hope this saves your butt one day, I am sure these instructions can be modified to work with other install environments so encourage you to share your backup instructions. If you have any tips you'd like to share please let me know! Hoping to figure out a way to get Reactor to check if the back up was successful.

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      toggledbits
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      #2

      Can we get the terminology right? A Ruleset is a collection of Rules. A Rule contains triggers, constraints, and reactions.

      Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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        I am paranoid that my trusty old Rpi 3b+ running on an old micro SD card is gonna eventually give out, and the countless hours I have put into Reactor will be put to waste. I created a simple script that backups the Reactor directory, dates it and auto deletes any previous backups 7 days old. I have a rule in Reactor that calls a SSH command to my Rpi to run the backup script once every day. Here's the nitty gritty:

        The Backup Script

        SSH into your Rpi and use the command sudo nano reactorbackup.sh. In the file editor that opens up enter these lines (remember to change the paths):

        #! /bin/bash
        
        sudo cp -r {path_to_reactor_directory} {path_to_backup_location}-$(date +'%Y_%m_%d_%H:%M')
        sudo {path_to_backup_location} -maxdepth 1 -mtime +7 -exec rm -rf {} +
        

        Some notes about the script: you can update the date format if you want something else, also change the +7 in -mtime +7 changes the amount of days-old backups to be deleted. Currently it's 7 days.

        Home Assistant Config

        There are many ways you can send SSH commands from HA to other devices, the simplest way I have found is using this HACS integration. Following the install instructions on the GitHub page you will now have a new service called SSH Command: Execute command. This is the service we will use in our Reactor ruleset.

        Reactor Backup Rule

        Now it's time to create a rule that auto runs the previously created reactorbackup.sh script. Very simple stuff:

        Triggers:

        Date/Time between 1:00am and 1:15am (can edit this to whatever time you'd like).

        Set Reaction:

        Entity Action - hass>system - call service
        service ID: SSH Command: Execute command
        Data:
        host: {Rpi IP Adress}
        port: 22
        user: {user}
        pass: {password}
        command: sh reactorbackup.sh

        I do recommend you test this and do check on your backup files, I have yet to think of a way to check if the backup was successful without needing to go into the backup location but its better than nothing.

        Bonus: Mounting NAS to your RPi

        So a backup is only useful if you can access it in the event of failure. If you backup your Reactor directory somewhere in your RPi, it's basically useless if something happens to your RPi. I mapped my NAS so that I can backup the Reactor directory into my NAS. Here's how:

        Create a new directory somewhere under /home/{USR} I created one called backup.

        sudo nano /etc/fstab and add this line //{NAS_IP} /home/{USR}/backup cifs username={NAS_Username},password={NAS_Password},x-systemd.automount 0 0

        To mount sudo mount /home/{USR}/backup

        Once It mounts successfully set the {path_to_backup_location} to the location you mounted your NAS to. In this case it would be /home/{USR}/backup. Now whatever file you copy into that directory it will copy to your NAS.

        I hope this saves your butt one day, I am sure these instructions can be modified to work with other install environments so encourage you to share your backup instructions. If you have any tips you'd like to share please let me know! Hoping to figure out a way to get Reactor to check if the back up was successful.

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        #3

        @Pabla This post inspired me.

        After poking at this a bit I went a different route and have my MSR backing up to a Github repo. The only thing it's unhappy about is backing up the storage directory due to the sheer number of files so I circumvented that and have that directory tarred into an archive and then the archive itself is backed up. Github is happy, I'm happy.

        *Hubitat C-7 2.4.1.151
        *Proxmox VE v8, Beelink MiniPC 12GBs, SSD

        *HASS 2025.3.4
        w/ ZST10-700 fw 7.18.3

        *Prod MSR in docker/portainer
        MSR: latest-25082-3c348de6
        MQTTController: 24257
        ZWave Controller: 25082

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