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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
[Reactor] Variables not updating correctly in latest-25201-2aa18550
therealdbT
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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
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
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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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
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Reset attribute value of entity in event handler
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Need help figuring out how to delay a reset on reaction
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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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  • Another Vera --> Home Assistant migration question
    R RogerO

    Today I moved my last device from Vera to HomeAssistant. I do have mixed feelings about it. For all it's flaws and performance issues, it had a very easy interface to get started in and for the average person, could do most of what they needed. Started using PLEG but never got very far with it since I had to spend hours relearning it every time I wanted to add a new automation. Reactor was a breath of fresh air for the Vera and I am eternally grateful for all the assistant I have received from Patrick over the years including some beta code for my Leviton scene controllers and my Venstar thermostat. MSR allowed me to tie my Vera and Home Assistant together while I slowly migrated off Vera and had way more capabilities than I could ever master.

    As I get older, my wife keeps telling me that if I die she is selling the house because she cannot run it. That has given me some incentive to simplify my environment so I have gone to only Home Assistant. Would have stayed with MSR if I could have figured out how to get the addon to work in HA, but in the end was easier to move everything to HA and eliminated one more component.
    Thanks to all the people that have offered assistance on this community as well as the old Vera forum before EZLO.

    Roger

    Have a nice Vera Plus available if anyone is interested. In the Seattle area but will ship. Make me an offer.

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  • Light automation thoughts
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    Home-Assistant/esphome/presence at main · EvisHome/Home-Assistant

    Home-Assistant/esphome/presence at main · EvisHome/Home-Assistant

    My Home Assistant guides, examples and YAMLs for dashboards, projects and reference purposes - EvisHome/Home-Assistant

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  • MSR Logic vs Reactor question
    R RogerO

    Went with Patrick's suggested approach. I do like the old reactor a bit better for this instance. Less clutter. Sure there was a technical reason to do it this way. Guess I can create multiple rule sets to group them by.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Unable to connect to HASS
    R RogerO

    Doh. Found an ID10t error. Had the wrong IP address in the Reactor config. I definitely have too many computers at my house.

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  • Light automation thoughts
    R RogerO

    You could build your own. https://community.home-assistant.io/t/mmwave-presence-detection-esphome-style/382778

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  • Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
    R RogerO

    Same to you and all the others here.

    General Discussion

  • Aeotec doorbell question
    R RogerO

    Thanks for the additional details. That worked.

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  • Get Vera files throwing errors
    R RogerO

    Got it to work again. Now I am on 20.5.1 of openLuup.

    Vera Bridge

  • Light automation thoughts
    R RogerO

    @catmanv2 Yeah, it quit working for me as well. Could view it in the wayback machine though.

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  • Replacing Deus Ex Machina with MSR?
    R RogerO

    @LibraSun
    Hello, You had a post on the Hubitat forum where you stated this" I realize I'm responding to an old thread, but it bears mentioning that Multi-System Reactor (MSR) indeed has the built-in ability to act as a virtual Deus Ex Machina. If the OP is still contemplating methodologies, that's certainly one I would recommend pursuing."

    Am moving off of Vera to Home Assistant and curious how you are using MSR to replace Deus Ex Machina? Is there something built in that I didn't see in the documentation?

    Thanks,
    Roger

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  • Get Vera files throwing errors
    R RogerO

    Got it. Thanks for your help.
    Plugin Startup Jobs CPU usage (in startup order)

    date / time device priority status hh🇲🇲ss.sss job # info notes

    1 2020-05-03 15:22:33.769 2 1 Done 0.004 1 plugin: openLuup sync in 86.7 s
    2 2020-05-03 15:22:33.770 3 3 Done 0.000 2 plugin: Alternate UI
    3 2020-05-03 15:22:39.200 5 5 Done 4.403 4 plugin: VeraBridge OK
    4 2020-05-03 15:22:39.293 6 5 Done 0.008 5 plugin: Z-Way OK
    5 2020-05-03 15:22:39.294 4 Done 0.001 3 plugin: Alternate App Store OK

    Vera Bridge

  • How to use the "latch" option/output mode
    R RogerO

    Hello,
    Likely a very obvious solution
    I need so help setting up logic. Monitoring 2 parameters A and B.

    If A and B go true, turn on switch
    I want it to remain true until both A and B go false.

    I think it should be done with latch but struggling with how to implement it in MSR.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Setting Other State Variables on Vera / Hubitat
    R RogerO

    Quick question. I am in process of moving from Vera to HA. I want to do something similar so I can keep my Homewave dashboard on the wall mounted ipad mini in the kitchen. Have created a virtual dimmer in switchboard and can capture the dimming level into a expression. How do I pass that to the physical dimmer switch I want to control? Have tried set_load_level_target to expression name but that doesn't work. Any hints?

    Multi-System Reactor

  • OW-SERVER: 1-Wire to Ethernet Server - MSR Functionality
    R RogerO

    You can do it a lot cheaper using ESP32 board and mqtt.

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  • MQTT interface... time for some testing. Where are my experts?
    R RogerO

    Thinks for the tips. Figured out the DNS issue was a setting in pihole. Had interface settings set to only respond on interface eth0, changed it to local requests and the install script ran fine. Got me some learnin today, thanks,

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  • Changes to iblinds showing in HASS but not in zwavejs
    R RogerO

    Looks like it is working now. Thanks

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  • HASS 2022.5 issue with ZwaveJS in MSR
    R RogerO

    Found the issue. The port was not set in Network section of zwavejs2mqtt.

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  • MSR ZEN32 weird behavior
    R RogerO

    Thanks, Fixed it.

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  • 🎉 My very first MSR controller: OpenSprinkler
    R RogerO

    Happy Birthday.

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  • Version 22305 with ZWaveJS -- Invalid Entity IDs in log
    R RogerO

    That fixed it. Thanks

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