homebridge-mqtt-blinds v1.0.5
homebridge-mqtt-blinds
This is a homebridge plugin to control blinds/shutters via mqtt. :sun_with_face::new_moon_with_face: It can be used with DIY systems or retrofit solutions like Shelly2.
Installation
If you are new to Homebridge, please first read the Homebridge documentation. To install the plugin use:
sudo npm install homebridge-mqtt-blinds -gConfiguration
config.json example (generic)
{
"bridge": {
"name": "homebridge",
"username": "CC:22:3D:E3:CE:30",
"port": 51826,
"pin": "031-45-154"
},
"accessories": [{
"accessory": "BlindsMQTT",
"name": "Living Room Blind",
"manufacturer": "DIY",
"model": "Prototype",
"serialNumberMAC": "01.01.01.01",
"mqttBrokerUrl": "mqtt://192.168.0.10:1883",
"mqttUsername": "username",
"mqttPassword": "password",
"mqttMainTopic": "myBlind",
"mqttSetTopics": {
"targetPosition": "SET/targetPosition"
},
"mqttGetTopics": {
"currentPosition": "GET/currentPosition",
"positionState": "GET/positionState",
"targetPosition": "GET/targetPosition"
},
"mqttPositionStateValue": ["0", "1", "2"],
"useManualControls": false
}
],
"platforms": [
]
}config.json example (for shelly2 devices)
{
"bridge": {
"name": "Homebridge",
"username": "CC:22:3D:E3:CE:30",
"port": 51826,
"pin": "031-45-154"
},
"accessories": [{
"accessory": "BlindsMQTT",
"name": "Living Room Blind",
"manufacturer": "Allterco",
"model": "Shelly2",
"serialNumberMAC": "01.01.01.01",
"mqttBrokerUrl": "mqtt://192.168.0.10:1883",
"mqttUsername": "username",
"mqttPassword": "password",
"mqttMainTopic": "shellies/shellyswitch-<YOUR_SHELLYID>/roller",
"mqttSetTopics": {
"targetPosition": "0/command/pos"
},
"mqttGetTopics": {
"currentPosition": "0/pos",
"positionState": "0",
"targetPosition": "0/dummy"
},
"mqttPositionStateValues": ["open", "close", "stop"],
"useManualControls": true
}
],
"platforms": [
]
}Basic
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| accessory | Name of the accessory plugin. | BlindsMQTT |
| name | Name for your blinds. | Living Room Blind |
| manufacturer | Manufacturer of your blind | DIY |
| model | Model of your blind. | Prototype |
| serialNumberMAC | Serial number of your blind. | 01.01.01.01 |
MQTT
Basics
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mqttBrokerUrl | IP Adress of your MQTT Broker | mqtt://192.168.0.10:1883 |
| mqttUsername | Your MQTT Broker username | username |
| mqttPassword | Your MQTT Broker password | password |
| mqttMainTopic | The main topic of your blind | myBlind |
Get Topics
Use these variables to set topics to inform the plugin about the current status of your blind. The plugin subscribes these topics.
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| currentPosition | Topic to get the current position of your blind. The value has to be between 0-100. | GET/currentPosition |
| positionState | Topic to get the current position state of your blind. Custom PositionStates messages from your device can be configured with mqttPositionStateValues. | GET/positionState |
| targetPosition | Topic to get the target position of your blind. The value has to be between 0-100. | GET/targetPosition |
Set Topics
Use these variables to define the topic that the plugin uses to control your blind. The plugin will publish on these topics.
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| targetPosition | Topic to set the target position of your blind. The value has to be between 0-100. | SET/targetPosition |
Position State Values
Use this variable to configure custom payloads for positionState messages for your device.
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mqttPositionStateValues | "DECREASEING_STATE", "INCREASING_STATE", "STOPPED_STATE" | "open", "close", "stop" or "0", "1", "2" |
Manual Controls
Smart Shutters are usually used in parallel with an automation and with manual controls (wall mounted switches). Set "useManualControls"=true if you have manual controls in your setup. This will force to plugin to "simulate" a target position when the manual controls are in use and no real target position is known.
Usage
Build up your blind. Use MQTT to communicate with homebridge. To explain how it works i will use the values of the examples above.
For example, if you use the home app to open your blind 100%, the plugin will publish 100
on the topic myBlind/SET/targetPosition. The blind should send the current position on the topic myBlind/GET/currentPosition, the position state on myBlind/GET/positionState an the target position on myBlind/GET/currentPosition.
Have fun with this plugin. Let me know if you find a issue.