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    • Can't post screen shots here now?

      cw-kid

      I wanted to asked a question with some screen shots but I am getting an error when I try to copy and paste an image from paint into this forum post editor.

      "Error something went wrong parsing server response" it was saying.

      Multi-System Reactor
    • Home Assistant add-on

      M

      I've done a bit of repackaging of MSR to make it work as an add-on under Home Assistant mostly for my own purposes but hopefully it makes it a bit easier to install and get going.

      GitHub - mrw298/hassio-reactor-addon GitHub - mrw298/hassio-reactor-addon

      Contribute to mrw298/hassio-reactor-addon development by creating an account on GitHub.

      Multi-System Reactor
    • DelayLight replicate in MSR

      P

      Hi Everyone,

      I am just starting to move over from Vera to Home Assistant using MSR.

      On vera I had been using DelayLight. I have tried to replicate it with help from youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc_ij0D1hXE) Reactor for Vera #006 - Emulating DelayLight in Reactor.

      I have created 6 rules that sort of work. but I am just wondering if this is best practice or should can it be built in 1 rule like the old vera way?

      Multi-System Reactor
    • Having an Echo device play mp3?

      F

      Hi!
      I tried to find an answer in both the forum and by myself, without any luck. I'm trying to make my Echo device play a mp3 file. The same mp3 file is easy to play with other smart speakers (Sonos, Google/Nest) - that it no problem. Same approch do not work with Echo devices. The mp3 files I want to use is located on my HA installation (config/www/audio), running on ver. 2023.5.4. I have MSR ver 23114.
      Is there a way to do this easily?
      Thanks!
      /Fanan

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    • Reactor (Multi-System/Multi-Hub) Announcements

      toggledbits

      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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    • Sending numbers as payload type in actions enhancement

      J

      I'm controlling a HVAC device through the MQTTController. While setting up the entity config in reactor.yaml, I started with this on the action block:

      set_setpoint: topic: "ezlo_mqtt/set/item/%topic%/set/Tsetpoint" payload: expr: "parameters.setpoint" type: raw

      However, as the setpoint is a number in the UI, things were not fully parseable as a number and nothing was outputted to mqtt.

      So I've added this code to MQTTController.js at line 1449 to add the payload type 'number':

      } else if ( 'number' === act.payload.type ) { payload = String( payload ); } else if (''raw' !== ( act.payload.type || 'raw' ) ) {

      After this change, I was able to set the payload type to number:

      set_setpoint: topic: "ezlo_mqtt/set/item/%topic%/set/Tsetpoint" payload: expr: "parameters.setpoint" type: number

      And things worked as intended, being able to send numbers in the actions bit of a rule set.

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    • MIOS - UI5 web login

      Black Cat

      Can anyone help with the MIOS UI5 weblink? Not the getvera one.
      Still running UI5 on a couple of sensors & lights and need to tweak PLEG but for the life of me I can't remember the link to tunnel back to the trusty machine....

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    • SiteSensor > how to fill in Value Expressions (json data) SOLVED !

      M

      I still use Vera controllers in combination with ReactorSensors. I have several Reactor sensors in use to retrieve weather data from Wunderground (i have a personal weather station), my smartmeter etc.

      Recently I installed solar panels with a SolarEdge inverter. SolarEdge has an API to retrieve my power production data from their cloud.
      Output is in json.

      So I created a new Reactor Sensor. Connection is working (query okay).
      But I encounter problems at the Value Expressions. Either I get ""query okay" but no data or I get "query okay but 1 expressions failed"

      This is the json output

      {"overview":{"lastUpdateTime":"2023-05-12 10:45:57","lifeTimeData":{"energy":476310.0,"revenue":216.577},"lastYearData":{"energy":433001.0},"lastMonthData":{"energy":433001.0},"lastDayData":{"energy":8262.0},"currentPower":{"power":5647.0},"measuredBy":"INVERTER"}}

      So it has different layers/levels.

      I tried to put in the Value Expressions field several combinations to get the energy data of today (8262.0), like:

      response.lastDayData.energy
      response.overview.lastDayData.energy
      response.overview.lastUpdateTime.lastDayData.energy

      all fail...

      Who can help me with this ?

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    • openweather plugin ?

      DesT

      Hey guys....

      long time 😉

      Since Dark weather is no more active, thanks Apple. Anyone switch to openweather to get weather data ?

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    • Smart devices and mesh

      J

      The wifi on my router is turned off, and wifi around the house is provided using a mesh - 3 units altogether (one connected directly to the router) that are spread around the house.

      I would like to start automating certain tasks around the house and intend to try adding a few smart sockets to my setup.

      The mesh system I have supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and does not provide me with the option to control them - i.e. turn one or both on/off, give each a different SSID, etc.

      The devices I wish to purchase/use only support 2.4GHz.

      Will turning the mesh units off and temporarily turning the 2.4GHz wifi on the router to allow me to set them up be enough? Will I then be able to return to my usual setup and everything will work as it should?

      Many thanks in advance

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    • Smart bed sensor

      C

      Hey everyone, I'm currently working on developing a bed sensor that can detect when you're out of bed. It could be used to trigger other smart home gadgets, like lights or blinds, temperature etc.
      The sensors are placed under the legs of your bed post. Should look and feel like "smart furniture pads" with size 2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
      Before we go any further, I'd love to get your thoughts on this - would a bed sensor like this be something you'd find useful? We're still in the early stages of development, so any feedback you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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    • JSON payload in MQTTController entities actions (+ reverse color mapping to RGB)

      M

      Some background
      I'm trying to integrate a Zigbee device into the MSR using zigbee2mqtt bridge and MQTTController. The device in question is a cheap mood light that has following properties that I'd like to control:

      switch (on/off) brightness color

      I'v already managed to get the switch part working and can toggle the light on/off. Also the brightness value is mapped back to MSR. In zigbee2mqtt it has a value range from 0 to 254, so this the reason for the expression:

      expr: 'payload.brightness / 254'

      Here's the entity definition (don't know whether the type should be something else than the Switch)

      zigbee-lidl-mood-light: name: 'Lidl Mood Light' friendly_name: 'Mood Light' type: Switch uses_template: lidl-moodlight

      And the corresponding template (NOTE: rgb_color has not been defined in this example):

      lidl-moodlight: init: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/get/state" query: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/get/state" capabilities: - power_switch - toggle - dimming primary_attribute: power_switch.state events: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%": "power_switch.state": json_payload: true expr: 'upper(payload.state) == "ON"' "dimming.level": json_payload: true expr: 'payload.brightness / 254' actions: power_switch: "on": topic: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/set/state" payload: 'ON' "off": topic: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/set/state" payload: 'OFF' set: topic: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/set/state" payload: expr: "parameters.state ? 'ON' : 'OFF'" type: raw toggle: topic: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/set/state" payload: 'TOGGLE'

      The problem
      In order to control the brightness or the RGB color values, I would have send a JSON payload in corresponding actions. But I have no idea how to define it in the template. The reason why the switch part is working is that the zigbee2mqtt accepts also plain ON / OFF / TOGGLE string payloads in that case.

      But the brightness should be controlled with the following payload:

      {"brightness": 196}

      And the RGB color like:

      {"color":{"rgb":"46,102,150"}}

      Here's the link for the documentation (the Exposes part defines the messages).

      So how should I define the JSON payload for example for the dimming action? It definitely should be some sort of expressions since I have to map the MSR real value (0...1) to (0...254) for the zigbee2mqtt.

      actions: dimming: set: topic: "zigbee2mqtt/%friendly_name%/set" payload: expr: ????? type: json

      Another problem is the RGB value. I could use the rgb_color capability for the setting but the problem is that the zigbee2mqtt only reports the current color in hue/saturation or xy coordinates.

      Here's an example of published message after setting the color:

      Topic: zigbee2mqtt/Mood Light QoS: 0 { "brightness":254, "color":{ "hue":240, "saturation":100, "x":0.1355, "y":0.0399 }, "color_mode":"xy", "color_temp":574, "linkquality":96, "state":"ON" }

      I would have to map those values back to RGB, but is it even possible with existing constructs in MQTTController's templates?

      Help would be appreciated @toggledbits
      br,
      mgvra

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    • Another Vera --> Home Assistant migration question

      T

      Good morning all,
      I've got a stable Home Assistant running on a RPI 4 with a Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, and of course the Z-wave JS integration. I've manually moved a handful of devices, and I'm overall much happier with the HA z-wave capability than I am with Vera. There are still some things I'm trying to figure out that I have in Vera that I'm not sure how they'll work in HA, but no deal breakers.

      I've got all of my automation on MSR and off of luup Reactor, so really the only thing left for me is to migrate my Z-wave network. I saw @rafale77's post about using a Zwave.me UZB1 to Zway, but of course that's not what I'm using.

      Is there a similar method that I can use my Aeotec Z-Stick 7 plus to Home Assistant? I have around 70 Z-wave devices (give or take devices that generate multiple instances in Vera), so manual unpairing, including, etc, would be quite a chore.

      Vera
    • Home Assistant push notification for Reactor version update possible?

      T

      Good evening,
      I was wondering if it would be possible to send out a push notification when there is a update to MSR to HA users. I know how to set up notifications through Reactor to HA users, but I'm unsure what to look for in regards to updates. I know that MSR itself will tell me there is an update, but unless I'm logged into MSR in a browser, I'm not always going to see that.

      Just updated to latest-23114-e4060aae MSR
      Home Assistant 2023.4.6
      Supervisor 2023.04.1
      Operating System 10.0

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    • ChatGPT - finally I can now retyre in piece and quite, knowing everting is in goof hands.

      A

      ChatGPT samples:

      Me:

      Tell me about an iot program called openLuup.

      It:

      OpenLuup is an open source home automation system that is built on the VeraLuup platform. It is designed to be easy to install and configure, and provides users with a powerful and versatile way to control their home automation devices. OpenLuup offers a wide range of features, including support for many popular home automation devices, scheduling, scripting, and integration with other services. OpenLuup is designed to be customizable, allowing users to create their own home automation systems. It is an excellent choice for those looking to create their own home automation system without spending a lot of money.

      Me:

      Write an iot program using openLuup.

      It:

      --openLuup IoT Program-- -- Initialize Variables -- local device_id = "MyHomeDevice" local temperature_sensor_id = "MyTemperatureSensor" local temperature_threshold = 75 -- Create Devices -- luup.create_device("OpenLuup Temperature Sensor", 0, device_id, "D_GenericSensor1.xml", "I_GenericSensor1.xml", "S_TemperatureSensor1.xml", "") luup.variable_set("urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSensor1", "CurrentTemperature", 0, device_id) -- Start Timer -- luup.call_delay("check_temperature", 10, "", false) --Function to Check Temperature-- function check_temperature() local current_temperature = luup.variable_get(temperature_sensor_id, "CurrentTemperature", 0) --Check Temperature Threshold-- if current_temperature >= temperature_threshold then --Send Alert-- luup.call_action("urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:HomeAutomationGateway1", "SendTextMessage", {PhoneNumber="1234567890", Message="ALERT! Temperature exceeded threshold!"}, 0) end --Reset Timer-- luup.call_delay("check_temperature", 10, "", false) end

      Me:

      Write an iot program using openLuup.

      It:

      Write an iot program using openLuup. -- openLuup IOT Program -- -- Variables local lampState = false local lampTime = 0 -- Functions function lampTimer() if lampTime > 0 then lampTime = lampTime - 1 if lampTime == 0 then luup.variable_set('urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1', 'Status', 0, lampDeviceID) lampState = false end end end -- Setup luup.call_delay('lampTimer', 60, 0) -- Main Loop while true do -- Check for motion if luup.variable_get('urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:MotionSensor1', 'Tripped', motionSensorDeviceID) == '1' then if not lampState then luup.variable_set('urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1', 'Status', 1, lampDeviceID) lampState = true -- Set lamp timer to 5 minutes lampTime = 300 end end luup.sleep(1) end

      What??

      luup.sleep(1)

      Not good - looks like I still have some semblance of a job to fulfill.

      Me:

      An iot program called openLuup was written by akbooer. Who is akbooer?

      It: (note: answer redacted and as I understand it, also incorrect re: AltUI):

      akbooer is the pseudonym of the software developer and home automation enthusiast. He is the creator of the openLuup home automation software, which is an open-source version of the Vera home automation system. He is also the creator of the AltUI graphical user interface for openLuup.

      Me:

      Who created of the AltUI graphical user interface for openLuup.

      and

      Me:

      Who created of the AltUI graphical user interface for the home automation system Vera.

      Names two different people - mmmm.

      Regardless very impressive - give it a few more years.

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    • Disabled groups in reactions

      tunnus

      MSR tooltip says that "disabled groups are ignored, as if they did not exist (conditions don't run)".

      Just want to clarify if it's by design that actions beneath disabled groups should run? They do run, but intuitively I was expecting them to be disabled as well.

      Running the latest build under Docker.

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    • Any interest in a Subcategory for Homebridge?

      parkerc

      Being an iPad/iPhone user, I use Homebridge for a number of things. Although it runs completely independently from my main Vera home set up.

      Is anyone else using Homebridge and if there is enough interest would a subcategory be of use ?

      Software
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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      So this is where all the banned Vera members rejoice.. definitely will be posting here more than the toxic vera community forums

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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      I mean I dont want to turn this into a Vera/Ezlo bashing thread, but their progress rate is snail slow. In a tech market like todays you will fall behind very very quickly (if not already). Any sort of true criticism is met with a ban or very unprofessional responses that come off with a very sassy tone. It is what it is though, we have better platforms to turn to, including ones made by talented devs, aka OpenLuup

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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      Every time he posts I just laugh. So childish, I would be surprised if Ezlo even last a year.

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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      I am just in shock, how low can one go to try to prove themselves right. @toggledbits i commend your ability to remain professional and true to the facts. What Melih is saying is just infuriating me, I can’t imagine how it makes you feel.

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    • RE: Notifications to HA App via Reactor?

      @cadwizzard you’ve gotta create a service call for the ‘hass>system’ entity and the service will be notify.(whatever device or notification group). Similar to what I have screenshotted below.

      AB4DE759-A936-4EE7-9E42-4E974D148FE8.png

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    • RE: Light automation thoughts

      @LibraSun said in Light automation thoughts:

      Lately every automation conversation I've had ends with "Dude. You should really get Home Assistant."

      Honestly, Home Assistant impresses me everyday. I really have not come across any shortcomings with it.. the community is great, it supports almost any product and its very very stable. Paired with MSR its unstoppable.

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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      The movies over for me.. got banned. Well I at least asked for it

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    • RE: Create Expression to call out Entity ID of Tripped Binary Sensor

      @wmarcolin that’s my next plan! I want to get comfortable with some basic expressions first then dive into the dynamicgroupcontroller

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    • RE: Light automation thoughts

      @CatmanV2 said in Light automation thoughts:

      What I am trying to think is can I just pick up the config and move it to a dedicated host / install at some point, or is it going to get snotty about changes?

      I used to run HA on a windows 11 VM but ran into a few issues that basically stopped my system from running. I ended up purchasing an Ordroid N2+ and the transition was painless. Just restore from back up and everything was working as is.

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    • RE: Vera account suspended for a 1000 years

      @cw-kid don’t jinx it, they’ll probably find a forum rule that you’ve somehow broken to ban you too if they want 🤣

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    • RE: Having an Echo device play mp3?

      Does the Echo media player entity in HA support playback of local files? If so you may just need to add the capability for the echo device in your reactor config file. See here in docs to do so

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    • RE: Light automation thoughts

      @CatmanV2 said in Light automation thoughts:

      What I am trying to think is can I just pick up the config and move it to a dedicated host / install at some point, or is it going to get snotty about changes?

      I used to run HA on a windows 11 VM but ran into a few issues that basically stopped my system from running. I ended up purchasing an Ordroid N2+ and the transition was painless. Just restore from back up and everything was working as is.

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    • RE: Light automation thoughts

      @LibraSun said in Light automation thoughts:

      Lately every automation conversation I've had ends with "Dude. You should really get Home Assistant."

      Honestly, Home Assistant impresses me everyday. I really have not come across any shortcomings with it.. the community is great, it supports almost any product and its very very stable. Paired with MSR its unstoppable.

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    • RE: Evaluating variables redux

      Use the big play button under set reaction instead of the play button for this specific reaction

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    • RE: Evaluating variables redux

      @CatmanV2 oh apologies I misunderstood the issue, what toggledbits said is most likely your issue.

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    • RE: Evaluating variables redux

      Hmm I am not quite sure what the issue may be here, but maybe Reactor logs would be a bit more telling? See if you can get some logs and post them here. Also what does the service call look if you were to call it in HASS?

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    • RE: Virtual Device for Vacations

      Here's what I think you could do. Create a rule and in the rule and set the trigger for the time period you're on vacation for.

      Then in the reaction group add your vacation actions ie setting thermostat low, lights on off etc. Then add another sub group in there for the day before you arrive. This will go true the day before you arrive and the actions can be set to whatever you need, in this case turning the heat back up.

      Hope this helps somewhat

      Note: the screenshot I posted shows a time period not a date range but its the same idea
      Screenshot 2023-02-27 at 10.50.22 PM.png

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    • RE: Is it possible to use a single reaction for multiple entities as variables?

      Don't use the play button next to the action, use the play button right under set reaction

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    • RE: Is it possible to use a single reaction for multiple entities as variables?

      I don't think you have it written correctly here's an example of how I have it used in one of my own notifications
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    • RE: Is it possible to use a single reaction for multiple entities as variables?

      Try without the spaces so it looks like this message: ${{window_names}} Open. MSR supports both JSON and Yaml, but you just gotta make sure theres no errors. Usually online validators help with this

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