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[Reactor] Help with screne controller cycling logic
therealdbT
I’ve added a couple of Shelly Wave i4 as scene controllers and I’m planning to add more, since I can just use standard buttons instead of battery-powered scene controllers, which also looks better aesthetically. That said, I’m struggling to figure out how to write a simple rule that cycles between states every time I press a button. Example: Light 1 ON → OFF, then Light 2 ON → OFF. The part I can’t get right is handling the case where Light 1 or Light 2 might already be ON independently of the rule. Maybe it’s just too much sun and relaxation clouding my brain, but any hint would be appreciated.
Multi-System Reactor
Stop the MSR by an external switch on Hubitat.
wmarcolinW
Use case: When performing home maintenance, such as air conditioning, I want all rules involving air conditioning to be disabled. To do this, to day, I have a virtual switch that I placed within all rules involving air conditioning, meaning that if I turn it off, none of them work. Then another situation: the water pump system and garden irrigation, another switch. In short, I had to create several virtual switches in Hubitat to disable rules in MSR. Unfortunately, however, I was unable to cover all scenarios, so I wondered if it would be possible for MSR to support a virtual MSR switch, which, when configured in the reactor settings, would function as a general on/off switch for MSR. If it is configured and turned off, the entire rules and actions in MSR stops working, except for the status change reading process, specifically for this switch, which, when turned on, would restart the MSR. Would it be possible to do something like this? Any recommendations from the experts?
Multi-System Reactor
[Reactor] Variables not updating correctly in latest-25201-2aa18550
therealdbT
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Multi-System Reactor
Expose MSR entities
CatmanV2C
Probably a really dumb question. Currently I am using the owntracks_sensor for tracking phones being in region in MSR and it works great. Digging around with Home Assistant and toying with some dashboards, is there any way of exposing that sensor to HA trivially? I could set MSR to trip a virtual switch in OpenLuup which can then be exposed to HA (with all my other Vera devices) but that feels a bit in-elegant if I can do it directly. Any thoughts? Apologies if the ask is not clear/ TIA C
Multi-System Reactor
Comment in Globa Expressions
Tom_DT
I have several Global Expressions that are set by a rule so the definition area is blank. I'd like to add a comment in this area that explains what is setting the value. Commenting in this area breaks the remote setting. Any way to document what is setting the GE?
Multi-System Reactor
Little Bobby tables...
CatmanV2C
...is back.... https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/08/researchers-use-calendar-events-to-hack-gemini-control-smart-home-gadgets/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null&fbclid=IwY2xjawMBq-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlSqIalzbz1IxcJFzlw8GBE6nC3FwvxcHgR370nJhogU6JjqbmRxG-lysqgh_aem_lx9XboYFKw9tpHnedGQKUA C
General Discussion
Home Assistant Voice TTS is Easy
toggledbitsT
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Home Assistant
Play Audio through Home Assistant Voice Unit
toggledbitsT
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Home Assistant
Home Assistant Voice
CatmanV2C
Has anyone had a play with the local voice control for HA? I've got one on order because... https://www.home-assistant.io/voice-pe/ C
Home Assistant
Unofficial thread for compatibility
tunnusT
As there are statements about compatibility for home assistant versions in MSR new version announcements (e.g. "HassController: Bless Hass to 2025.7.3"), I thought it would be good idea to track other controllers as well. As an example, I can confirm that build "latest-25208-c53e8513" works with Hubitat Elevation C-8 platform version 2.4.2.134 using Maker API.
Multi-System Reactor
Gradually turn on lights.
Tom_DT
I have several lights that I would like to turn on very gradually over 15 or 20 seconds. from 0 to .25 in .01 increments. I have tried a few things that came nowhere near working, so here I am.
Multi-System Reactor
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.
Multi-System Reactor
Can't customize home page
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I foolishly let my system wipe all cookies this morning and with it my settings for my MSR home page. Once logged back in I can no longer remove errant panes nor is the + available to add new ones. Brave Browser v1.80.122 (Jul 16, 2025) What have I done?! Will check other browsers on my M1. UPDATE: Safari exhibits same behaviour. I've tried both sans last-four public key entry and with - no change.
Multi-System Reactor
Error After Upgrade
T
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Multi-System Reactor
Reset attribute value of entity in event handler
R
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Multi-System Reactor
Need help figuring out how to delay a reset on reaction
T
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Way to search for rules (rule state) in other rules
T
@toggledbits, not sure if this is a feature request or I'm using the search tool wrong. You have a "Search for rule" in the Rules Set tab in MSR. It works nicely to find a rule and bring up said rule, but can it/could it be used for as a "where used?" global search? For instance, I have a fairly large set of rules, divided up into 10 different rulesets. There's easily a hundred individual rules, and many of the rules have Rule State triggers, which of course refer to other rules. Amongst my troubleshooting today, I came across what may have been a duplicate or troubleshooting attempt, but I can't tell if it's actually used as a Rule State in another rule without opening each rule that I suspect it may be a part of. Thanks.
Multi-System Reactor
Links to MSR from HA
Tom_DT
I am using Home Assistant a lot recently. On a dashboard showing the devices, I would like to show a link to the MSR rule that controls the devices. Is there a way to link directly into MSR?
Multi-System Reactor
Set Reaction > Script Action
wmarcolinW
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Wiring Samotech SM308-S into light fitting
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Hi Smart Home Community. I have used a Sonos inline WiFi switch to make one of my light fittings smart, but it requires a hard reset for WiFi changes, plus it isn't zigbee compatible, which means I can't use the Hue app to control it with the rest of the lights. To that end I bought a Samotech SM308-S as it is recommended as the better than the Sonos equivalent. I am however not exactly sure how to wire it in. The manual is available here Can anyone help me by clarifying which ports I need to use, and whether I should be using the live or switched live line for live etc. I will be keeping using standard switches for a while, although hope to upgrade to tap dials once I have all the fittings upgraded. Thanks
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  • Instant regret after clicking "Configure Node Right Now" on device
    CrilleC Crille

    @librasun I totally understand your philosophy and tried to stick with stock setups as well but who has the time and patient to wait for Ezlo to accomplish a fraction of what is available already today.
    That said, I'm so thrilled I started migrating to openLuup and MSR, best decision ever! Sure it's not going to be easy for anyone to take over this setup but the possibilities and stability is totally worth it.

    @akbooer and @toggledbits you guys rock!!

    Homebridge is the key for Apple devices regarding manual control for WAF.

    Vera

  • Localization
    CrilleC Crille

    @toggledbits I've done a (test) Swedish translation for MSR, I don't want/need a translated version, but I had the time and perhaps some future users would find it useful 🙂
    I noticed it's a bit early in the process to go live with systemwide localizations so no github in place yet, do you want input on this now or should we wait a few releases? considering it may be low priority issues.
    If so, do you want feedback here or in mantis?

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Finally gave up on my Ezlo Plus
    CrilleC Crille

    The promise of "all available devices will be supported" gave me hope for including more Zigbee devices into to my home as Vera was not a good option for Zigbee devices.

    Despite the support for new devices is extremely slow, the implementation of Zigbee has a lot to wish for and it seems a low priority at Ezlo I managed to include 22 of my 23 Zigbee devices as generic. But after 2 years of devices still missing attributes and randomly/every controller reboot loosing connection to the controller and had to be power cycled to connect again, and some even dropping off the network completely without any reason, I decided to give up.

    The positive outcome of all this:
    I bought a Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus and installed Zigbee2MQTT and never been happier.
    Suddenly the pairing were no pain and took a few seconds per device, all my devices were recognized, all capabilities of the devices were exposed and it never misses a signal to/from a device ever.

    I'm surprised how stable and configurable my new setup is. I can set device parameters, offsets, send messages handled by the bulbs them self like effects, broadcast for groups, transition time for power on/off. I can handle debounce for MQTT messages, do OTA firmware update on devices and much more! Most of this is probably standard for the common branded hubs like Hue etc but I never had one so this is new to me.
    A big plus for me is the MQTT part of Zigbee2MQTT as I'm migrating as much as possible to MQTT.

    My Ezlo Plus is now serving as a modified WiFi access point to my network and only have the VistaCam 1203 Doorbell still connected for evaluation. Time will tell if I ever move my Z-wave devices to it.

    Conclusion:
    I could really recommend both the Sonoff 3.0 USB Dongle Plus and Zigbee2MQTT to anyone going the same path!

    Blogs

  • Vera account suspended for a 1000 years
    CrilleC Crille

    @akbooer I’m afraid you’re right. They read your pm.
    I’m not banned, just joining another, perhaps more interesting forum 🙂

    Vera

  • Vera account suspended for a 1000 years
    CrilleC Crille

    WTF me too!

    Vera

  • My MQTTController templates contribution
    CrilleC Crille

    I've made a few templates for MQTTController, mostly Zigbee2MQTT, and sharing them to the community if anyone else would find use for them.

    GitHub - calmen77/MSR-mqtt_templates: MQTT templates for Multi-hub Reactor

    GitHub - calmen77/MSR-mqtt_templates: MQTT templates for Multi-hub Reactor

    MQTT templates for Multi-hub Reactor. Contribute to calmen77/MSR-mqtt_templates development by creating an account on GitHub.

    These are the ones I'm using but I'm happy to add more Zigbee2MQTT templates if needed.

    Happy Holidays!

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Dark mode
    CrilleC Crille

    @DesT Any plans to reintroduce a dark theme to the forum?

    Comments & Feedback

  • Vera firmware 7.32 beta
    CrilleC Crille

    @wmarcolin I haven’t decoupled my Vera but use Homebridge for all local and remote control.

    Vera

  • Moving to Docker
    CrilleC Crille

    @akbooer and @LibraSun I think mine had an update button in AltUi and I just pressed it. After that VeraBridge showed up as a device and I configured it.

    Docker

  • Apple Homepod mini
    CrilleC Crille

    I love the simplicity of raising my hand and say to my watch "Open right garage door" when I'm approaching my home in my car, and if I forget, Siri asks me if I want to open it since I'm entering my geofence 🙂

    General Discussion

  • Unexpected stop of openLuup
    CrilleC Crille

    @akbooer I'm still having a lot of crashes but since I added an autorestart of the service it's not really a major problem anymore.
    Even though openLuup is rock solid for most people, may I suggest you add

    [Service]
    Restart=on-failure
    RestartSec=5s
    

    To the documentation for openLuup in the appendix for systemd?
    At least it helped me not coming home to a dead house 🙂

    openLuup

  • Can someone explain for me how to use Reset reaction in MSR without disturbing other rules.
    CrilleC Crille

    @toggledbits Yes, you are correct. My goal in my head was to make the Constraints condition FALSE to prevent the SET Reaction.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Instant regret after clicking "Configure Node Right Now" on device
    CrilleC Crille

    Without openLuup and the excellent Ezlo Bridge, my Ezlo Plus would just annoy me and make me want to go somewhere else, as they kind of hinted with the ban raid.
    Big thanks to @mrFarmer ! for making use of the very beta product they shipped.

    Vera

  • Change in Plans (Don't Panic)
    CrilleC Crille

    @toggledbits I’m so thankful for the time and effort you put into MSR so the least I can do is give something back. I’d love to participate with my Ezlo Plus running about 20 zigbee devices in production, the logic is already in MSR so switching to a new interface would be easy for testing.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Localization
    CrilleC Crille

    A little preview of the Swedish version of MSR 🙂
    preview.PNG

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Hot Water Recirc - Global Date/Time Variable
    CrilleC Crille

    @tbully date() does not exist as a function, I think you mean time()
    The value for the set variable in set reaction must be in the format of ${{time()}} to be evaluated to the global variable.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Reactor: How to call Hass service for noob
    CrilleC Crille

    @wokwon Your service should be esphome.nspensuite_send_command_printf and the data cmd: page home

    Multi-System Reactor

  • MSR Not Actioning
    CrilleC Crille

    I suggest you update to the latest build (23078 when posted). Your installed version is more than 7 months old so there’s a chance things changed since then.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Migration Vera to HA > how to send sensor data from Vera to HA?
    CrilleC Crille

    Have you considered Reactor - Multi-hub Automation version?
    If not I strongly recommend this path for your automations as it has controllers for both Home Assistant and Vera.
    You can still use HA as UI but do all logic in Reactor Multi-hub, no learning curve when you are familiar with Reactor for Vera, you can import your Reactor for Vera into Reactor Multi-hub and set sensor data and variables directly to HA entities.

    Home Assistant

  • Zigbee2MQTT
    CrilleC Crille

    I'm using Zigbee2MQTT with a Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus and am very pleased, I posted about it here https://smarthome.community/post/13287
    I have also published a few MQTTController templates here https://smarthome.community/post/13939

    Software
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